Research and development internships and fellowships for youth
If you're a college or university student, or have recently completed an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree, you can get hands-on experience working with industry in the fields of research, development and commercialization. This program is called TalentEdge.
How it works
Through TalentEdge, you can get:
- a four-month internship valued at $20,000 with a participating business where you’ll work on a project in your discipline or area of specialization
- up to two 12-month fellowships valued at $85,000 each to work on industry-driven research and development projects
Who is eligible
You can apply for a TalentEdge internship if you are:
- an Ontario resident
- currently enrolled in college or university (graduate or undergraduate)
- graduated within the last three years from college or university
You can apply for a TalentEdge fellowship if you are:
- an Ontario resident with a doctoral degree
How to apply
Applications must be made through the Ontario Centres of Excellence.
You can set up an appointment to discuss the application process or get more information by contacting the Ontario Centres of Excellence office nearest you.
For more information or to apply to the TalentEdge program, visit the Ontario Centres of Excellence
Updated: September 22, 2022
Published: April 24, 2014