U of T's Interdisciplinary Science Program in Research & Entrepreneurship
Discover the Quantitative Biosciences
June 15–26, 2026
Join a two‑week immersive research experience where you’ll explore unanswered biological questions inside state‑of‑the‑art laboratories.
Work alongside physicists, computer scientists, and biophysicists who are building next‑generation technologies, discovering new therapeutics, and using powerful computational models to illuminate the hidden mechanics of living systems.
Whether you’re aiming for graduate school or a career at the cutting edge of science, this program gives you the skills, mentorship, and hands‑on research experience to get there.
The 2026 INSPIRE Program...
- Trains students in advanced quantitative biophysical, mathematical, and computational techniques for addressing major life sciences questions.
- Provides hands‑on research modules in faculty labs, with projects spanning scales from proteins to microbial systems.
- Connects students with young entrepreneurial scientists
- Includes workshops at SpinUp, U of T’s life sciences incubator
Who should apply?
Fees and registration
If admitted, students will be provided with a tuition fellowship to cover instruction and lab costs. Successful applicants are responsible for the additional cost of room and board (if required).
Please note that acceptance into INSPIRE 2026 is expected to be highly competitive.
Have questions? Connect with the INSPIRE team
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The Office of the Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean provides strategic oversight of academic policy and champions the integrity and innovation of UTM's academic programs.