Amgen Scholars Canada Program

Every year, the Amgen Scholars Canada Program provides fifteen selected undergraduate students throughout Canada with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at the University of Toronto. Currently, 24 premier universities and research institutions across the world host the summer research program in different regions. The Amgen Foundation has committed $74 million over sixteen years to this global initiative to make the opportunity possible for thousands of students.

Which areas of academic research will the Program offer?

• Areas of potential focus include any disciplines related to the discovery, development, manufacture and delivery of human therapeutics, as well as the overall biomedical and biotechnology enterprise.
• Note that the terminology used to define research disciplines may vary across institutions. Please see University of Toronto’s Amgen Scholars Program website for more information.

Inspiring the Scientists of Tomorrow

As Amgen Scholars, students will have the opportunity to:

• Take part in important university research projects, gain hands-on lab experience and contribute to the advancement of science;
• Interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some of the University of Toronto’s top academic scientists; and
• Participate in engaging scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.

North America Symposium

A signature component of the summer program is the symposium where students hear firsthand from leading scientists working in industry and academia. Over the course of the symposium, Scholars have the chance to share their summer research projects with their peers and deepen their understanding of drug discovery and development.

Amgen Scholars in the Canada Program meet in southern California each year to network with other Amgen Scholars from the U.S. and Canada as well as interact with leading scientists in industry and academia.