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Araucaria Getting to the World of Science (GWS) provides a unique opportunity for talented senior undergraduate students from key partner universities to conduct research and start their journey of scientific discovery. The Araucaria Foundation generously supports placements for interns from universities in the state of Paraná, Brazil to perform research with ¶®É«µÛ faculty members.

Students gain hands-on research experience working under an expert in their academic discipline. Participants receive a monthly stipend of $870 USD plus airline tickets, immigration fees, and health insurance from the Araucaria Foundation, which will help cover the costs associated with participating in the 3-4 month program.

Research placements are typically available during the summer (May to August), but alternate start dates may be accommodated depending on the host professor.

¶®É«µÛ International Student + Visitor Services (ISVS) provides interns with full support before, during, and after their placement.

Each participant whose stay is coordinated through ISVS is offered the following:

• Coordination of immigration processes and documents
• Campus registration and CCID creation
• An in-person orientation, welcome session and/or campus tour
• Professional development seminars
• Academic networking opportunities
• An opportunity to present their research during a poster symposium* 

*with the host professor's permission, and may depend upon the arrival date

Each intern also has the option to participate in the following seasonal activities:

• Trips to the Canadian Rocky Mountains (Banff or Jasper)
• Trips to the Canadian Badlands to visit Drumheller's world-renowned Royal Tyrrell Dinosaur Museum, hoodoos, & Horse Thief Canyon
• Weekly social programming
• Cultural events offered in Canada's "Festival City"

For Faculty Members

The Araucaria GWS program funds placements for interns from key partner universities in the state of Paraná, Brazil to perform research with ¶®É«µÛ faculty members.