France: ORA Summer Research Program Information Session

INFO SESSION:  Ontario/Rhône-Alpes Summer Research Program

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Click here

• The ORA University Student Exchange Program is a collaborative initiative with 10 institutions in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and 11 universities in Ontario. Initiated in 1991, the program exchanges full time students from each region in the regular exchange program. Since then 2 more programs have been developed; a Summer Research Program and a Summer Language Program.
• The ORA program provides international study and research opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels in all disciplines. The exchange is a personal opportunity for students to pursue their studies at one of the participating universities while remaining a degree candidate at their home university, and to grow from the experience of living in a foreign culture. It also provides an excellent opportunity to acquire French language proficiency.
• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, a beautiful region located in the South East area of France, is close to Switzerland and Italy. The ORA Universities in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes are located in the following cities: Lyon, Grenoble, St. Etienne, Chambéry and Annecy. It is the second most important region of France after Paris and its region. Its capital city is Lyon. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is the birthplace of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (author of The Little Prince), the Lumière Brothers (who invented the cinema), and many others. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is also the land of Beaujolais wine, many ski resorts, Mont-Blanc, the home of Sanofi Pasteur, Canon France, and many other worldwide known landmarks.

Participating universities include:

• École Centrale de Lyon
• École normale supérieure de Lyon
• Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA Lyon)
• Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
• Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
• Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne
• Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3
• Université Lumière Lyon 2
• Université Savoie Mont Blanc

Duration:  Three months during the summer (May 1st to July 31st with some flexibility)
Eligibility:  Undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines; Canadian citizens and permanent residents only
Language competence:  No French knowledge required (discretion of host professor)
Costs:  Students pay for living expenses in France, flight and other associated costs
Scholarships: ORA SRP scholarship: $1,500, plus Stipend from the French lab (to be determined)
Placements: Students need to find their own placement, e.g. with the help of their nominating professor at the home university
Credits: Discretion of home institution

This webinar will focus on ORA Summer Research Program;  other webinars will be an overview inclusive of all the opportunities (November 10, December 8): Click here to see the webinar info and registration links.

For assistance at Lakehead:

Research applications:  Jill Sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca

Study applications:  Natasha Frohlich, globalme@lakeheadu.ca