University of Toronto Excellence Award (UTEA)

Award Value: Each UTEA award is valued at a minimum of $7,500. $5,250 is provided by the University and must be matched by a minimum of $2,250 from the student’s supervisor or the academic unit. Any supplement above this level may be set at the supervisor’s or unit’s discretion.

Duration: 14 full weeks during the summer term, beginning no earlier than May 1, 2025 and ending no later than September 30, 2025.

• Develop an excellent, feasible research project that you can conduct with a faculty supervisor over the summer.
• Read through the Program Guidelines.  
• UTEA applications are jointly submitted by: 1) the student and 2) the faculty member who will supervise and oversee the research project 
• Submit your Application Form; student completes Part I, faculty member completes Part II. Forms should be submitted to your respective division (Faculty/Department) UTEA program contact.
• An MRA must be submitted by the PI at the time of application to the division. Here is a tip sheet to guide applicants on how to properly complete an MRA for the UTEA program. 
• Each Faculty will set its own application deadline – for late March/early April.  

• Your application will be reviewed both for eligibility and by a divisional expert committee. Evaluative criteria include: the quality of the research project, the student’s academic excellence, clear learning outcomes, and the degree of supervisor engagement.
• Award decisions will be sent in April, with expected May 1st award start dates.

Any additional research costs beyond the $7,500 stipendiary payment to the student, e.g. supplies, services, fieldwork (travel expenses) are the responsibility of the supervisor or the division.

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

All divisions will ensure that opportunities are posted widely to attract a board and diverse pool of applicants, and review committees will consistently incorporate EDI principles into their processes.