Undergraduate Research · York University

The field guide toresearch rolesat York.

RSAY catalogs open research positions, connects you with students who have already navigated the process, and keeps the official resources you need in reach: RAY, LURA, USRA, DARE, and beyond.

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York University campus
Plate 01 — Keele Campus43.7735° N
Computer ScienceKinesiologyBiologyMathematicsEngineeringNeuroscienceChemistryStatisticsPhysicsPsychology

The catalog

Four ways in

Everything RSAY offers, filed and ready to open.

01 / OPP

Research opportunities

Browse current undergraduate research roles by faculty.

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02 / MEN

Mentorship

Ask advisors how to prepare, apply, and follow up.

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03 / EVT

Events

See outreach events and upcoming RSAY programming.

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04 / DOC

Research resources

Official program links, RSAY guides, and deadline trackers.

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Field notes

A practical path into undergraduate research

01

Find the right opening

Browse RSAY postings, then cross-check official channels such as Experience York, LURA/USRA pages, DARE, and faculty research directories.

  • RAY positions for Fall/Winter 2026-2027 are scheduled to post through Experience York on July 14, 2026.
  • Summer award cycles such as LURA, USRA, DARE, and Faculty awards usually require a supervisor match before the final application.
02

Prepare before applying

Use peer mentoring to tighten your CV, outreach email, supervisor shortlist, and questions before you contact a lab or apply.

Ask a mentor
03

Keep deadlines visible

Track workshops, abstract deadlines, research conferences, and official program pages from one resource hub instead of hunting through bookmarks.

Open resources

Mentoring request

Request research mentoring

Tell us what you are trying to apply for and where you are stuck. RSAY will follow up with practical next steps or a mentoring slot.

Typical response

2–3 business days