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Summer Student Research Opportunities

Academics at Women’s College Hospital offers research opportunities for students interested in scientific and health research. Read below to see if you qualify and for application instructions.

Post-Secondary Student (Undergraduate, Graduate, Medical and Health Professional) Opportunities

Post-Secondary Summer Student Research Program

The Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) places undergraduate, graduate or health professional program students with faculty within Academics at Women’s College Hospital.

The SSRP is designed to introduce students to the world of scientific and health research. Our program is uniquely tailored to give students a hands-on experience that helps them take the next step in their academic careers and learning journeys.

In conjunction with the Emily Stowe Scholar Program, the Summer Student Research Program is committed to establishing relationships that support, mentor, and advance the wholistic development of diverse persons that self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or racialized women, trans, two-spirit, non-binary, and persons with a disability, who have been systemically and historically excluded in health care and health science career trajectories.

**Funding may be available for individuals who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or racialized women, trans, two-spirit, non-binary, or persons with a disability. If you self-identify as any of the above, ensure you ONLY apply for the J1123-1102 (Emily Stowe Scholar Program) job posting on the WCH Career Website. Your application will still be considered for ALL SSRP job opportunities. **

Student positions are, paid full-time roles (37.5 hours a week) for a minimum of 12 weeks to a maximum of 16 weeks. In addition to the specific project tasks, students in the SSRP attend a series of panels and mentorship sessions exploring different aspects of the research process and focusing on the skills necessary for successful women’s health research, as well as social and networking events. At the end of the program, each student is expected to present based on their summer research project and the work they were assisting with.

Applications for the Summer 2024 are now closed.

Women’s College Hospital is reaching out to undergraduate, graduate or health professional program students in the formative stages of their education who may be considering the option of a research career. The Summer Student Research Program is a training program designed specifically for these groups of students.

** Applications  closed on January 31st, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.  Applications must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.

High School Student Opportunities

The Emily Stowe Scholar Program has been established to engage, retain and support the advancement of diverse persons by developing pathways that respect diverse experiences, knowledge systems, and skill-sets from early learning throughout their career trajectories. As part of this mission, the Program will be supporting students through the Summer Student Research Program (SSRP). Funding has been allocated for SSRP students who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or racialized women, trans, two-spirit, non-binary or persons living with a disability.

The High School Summer Student Research Program is open to high school students who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized, trans, two-spirit, non-binary or a person living with a disability. This opportunity will offer high school students first-hand experience in the research currently underway at Women’s College Hospital over six full-time (35-hour) weeks in the summer. Public transportation costs to and from Women’s College Hospital and/or partnership sites will also be covered, if needed, for your position.

Students will also be invited to attend seminars, panel discussions and networking events to learn more about health sciences. Each week, students will attend a group session to talk about what they’re doing and will share their learnings by presenting their projects at a Research Symposium at the end of the program.

To be eligible for this program, high school students must be:

• Enrolled in grade 11 or 12 of high school and/or will be graduating in June 2024
• At least 16 years old by the program start date of July 8, 2024
• Must have previously taken grade 11/12 Biology and Chemistry
• Self-identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized, trans, two-spirit, non-binary or a person living with a disability.

 **Now accepting applications (submission deadline is February 29th, 2024). Please visit our WCH careers page to apply to Job posting J1123-1337.

Applicants will be asked to provide:

• A copy of their most recent high school transcript
• A written letter of reference on official letter head with contact information of referee (from a current/past teacher or employer)
• A brief resume including contact information (phone number and email address), current address, high school they are attending and past work and volunteer experiences
• A short essay (500 words max.) and/or creative project (for example, video, painting, drawing, song, poem, etc.) that answers the following question: How would you use science to impact your community?

You are very STRONGLY encouraged to apply well before the application deadline. High volumes of applications at one time my cause a server problem, and your application may not be collected.

** Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on the designated deadline. Applications must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.

Frequently Asked Questions about the SSRP can be found below

Who is eligible?

At the time of application, post-secondary students must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, medical or health professional program, or they will be graduating their program in Spring 2024. At the time of application, high school students must be currently enrolled.

In conjunction with the Emily Stowe Scholar Program , the Summer Student Research Program is committed to establishing relationships that support, mentor, and advance the wholistic development of diverse persons that self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or racialized women, trans, two-spirit, non-binary, and persons living with a disability and who have been systemically and historically excluded in health care and health science career trajectories. Funding has been allocated for individuals who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized, two-spirit, trans or non-binary.

How do I apply?

The post-secondary applications are now closed. Please visit Careers at Women’s College Hospital to view any additional employment opportunities that may be posted.

Please visit Careers at Women’s College Hospital to view the application.

If you self-identify as Black, Indigenous racialized, two-spirit, trans and non-binary, or person with a disability and are a post-secondary student, please ensure you ONLY apply for the ESSP SSRP Job Posting JOB ID: 1123-1102 on the WCH Career Website. Your application will still be considered for ALL SSRP job opportunities. **

As a condition of your employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (more than 14 days since your second dose), satisfactory documentation of a 2-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test, and any additional immunizations as required by the Hospital’s Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness department.

There are several SSRP student job postings on the WCH Careers website. Which one should I apply to?

In conjunction with the Emily Stowe Scholar Program , the SSRP is committed to establishing relationships that support, mentor, and advance the wholistic development of diverse persons that self-identify as Black, Indigenous racialized, two-spirit, trans and non-binary, who have been systemically and historically excluded in health care and health science career trajectories. If you are a post-graduate student and self-identify as any of the above, ensure you ONLY apply for the ESSP Post-Secondary SSRP Job Posting on the WCH Career Website. Your application will still be considered for ALL SSRP job opportunities. If you are a high school student and self-identify as any of the above, you are invited to apply for the ESSP high school program.

Do I have to submit a cover letter?

Cover letters are optional for both post-graduate and high school applications. You will have an opportunity to write about your qualifications and express your interest in WCH and the SSRP within the job application. It is STRONGLY encouraged that you provide a meaningful, reflective, and concise answer to the questions within the application. It is encouraged that you review the WCH Vision prior to applying. Your answers will be used as screening tools in the job application process.

How can I learn more about the type of Research being conducted at WCH?

You can review our faculty and their research programs here

What are the hours of work and program length?

Post-graduate students work 37.5 hours per week. Contracts will run for a minimum of 12 weeks up to a maximum of 16 weeks. You must be available to work the entirety of your contract.

High school students work 35 hours per week. Contracts will run for six weeks.

I’ve submitted my application. When will I hear if I have been selected for an interview?

Applicants will be notified in late March to early April if they have been selected for an interview. Due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Can international students apply?

Yes, international students may apply to the program if they are legally eligible to work in Canada.

When is the deadline for applications?

The application deadline will be provided within the job description. The application will be open for several weeks.

What remuneration do summer students receive?

Post-graduate and high school student salaries are determined by Human Resources, and should you be selected as a successful candidate, compensation will be outlined in your offer letter.

If you have any additional questions, please contact: Kristen Dileo ( [email protected] ) , Research Operations Coordinator.

For applicants that self-identify as First Nations, Inuit and Métis who have additional questions, please contact: Emily Simmonds, Researcher at Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health

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Summer Student Research Program

Osler's Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) provides students the opportunity to gain research experience in a community hospital setting working with passionate researchers across many different disciplines.

Each year, we accept students into our SSRP with the goal of matching student qualifications to potential projects.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the student must be fully vaccinated (COVID-19) to be considered for the program.

Why participate in SSRP?

SSRP is a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable experience in a clinical setting. Students will be responsible for much of the research work on their own while having an Osler clinician as their supervisor. There is also a chance to interact with patients directly and to observe the daily functions of a clinical environment.

Program highlights

• Large community hospital offering a breadth of programs in which to conduct research
• The program runs from May 6 to August 27, 2024
• Bi-weekly education sessions to advance knowledge in research related topics
• Osler Research poster presentation day

Eligibility criteria

• Completed at least two years of post-secondary education, ideally in a health-related discipline with plans to return to school in the fall
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize workload and attention to detail
• Ability to work and travel between Osler sites - Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness
• Knowledge of research methodology, REB/regulatory bodies is an asset
• Knowledge of data analysis programs/software an asset

Program requirements

• Assist researchers in designing a research project
• Create/revise study-related documents
• Prepare and submit studies to the Research Ethics Board
• Perform study procedures (data collection and analysis)
• Attend education sessions
• Compile all of study information into a poster format and present at the Osler Research poster presentation day in August

Required documents

• Online student application form
• Your CV/resume and cover letter
• A copy of your university transcripts (official or unofficial)
• One reference letter (e.g. from a professor or previous employer)

How to apply

The applications for summer 2024 are now closed. Stay tuned about interviews.

Positions and work hours

Student positions are paid at minimum wage and expected to work full time (35 hours/week) for the duration of the program.

Important dates:

• Applications open: January 17, 2024
• Deadline to apply: February 16, 2024
• Interview period: March 18 – 29, 2024
• Confirmation of acceptance: April 1 – 5, 2024
• Orientation day: May 6, 2024

For more information, please contact  [email protected] . Please note: As we receive high volume of applications every year, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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RCH 3000 Stage de recherche (premier cycle) / Research Internship (Undergraduate)

Stage non crédité et sans frais de scolarité pour les étudiantes et les étudiants externes inscrits à un programme de premier cycle dans une université canadienne ou internationale qui viennent mener des activités de recherche à l’Université d’Ottawa. Ce stage offre aux étudiantes et aux étudiants l’occasion d’accroître leurs compétences en recherche sous la supervision d’un membre qui détient un poste à temps plein permanent ou menant à la permanence à l’Université d’Ottawa, ou détient un poste à temps plein auprès d’un institut de recherche affilié à l’Université d’Ottawa. Chaque stage de recherche doit durer un minimum de 280 heures. / Non-credit, non-tuition internship for external students enrolled in an undergraduate program at an international or Canadian university who are coming to the University of Ottawa to conduct research activities. The internship provides students with the opportunity to develop their research skills under the supervision of a full-time tenure or tenure track University of Ottawa faculty member, or a full-time researcher at one of the University of Ottawa’s affiliated research institutes. Each research internship must constitute a minimum of 280 hours.

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Permission du Département est requise. / Permission of the Department is required.

RCH 7000 Stage de recherche (cycles supérieurs) / Research Internship (Graduate)

Stage non crédité et sans frais de scolarité pour les étudiantes et les étudiants externes inscrits à un programme d’études supérieures dans une université canadienne ou internationale qui viennent mener des activités de recherche à l’Université d’Ottawa. Ce stage offre aux étudiantes et aux étudiants l’occasion d’accroître leurs compétences en recherche sous la supervision d’un membre qui détient un poste à temps plein permanent ou menant à la permanence à l’Université d’Ottawa, ou détient un poste à temps plein auprès d’un institut de recherche affilié à l’Université d’Ottawa. Chaque stage de recherche doit durer un minimum de 280 heures. / Non-credit, non-tuition internship for external students enrolled in a graduate program at an international or Canadian university who are coming to the University of Ottawa to conduct research activities. The internship provides students with the opportunity to develop their research skills under the supervision of a full-time tenure or tenure track University of Ottawa faculty member, or a full-time researcher at one of the University of Ottawa’s affiliated research institutes. Each research internship must constitute a minimum of 280 hours.

RCH 7015 Practicum de recherche à l’international / International Research Practicum

Practicum de recherche à l’international; recherche conduite liée au projet de recherche ou à la thèse; durée minimale de 90 heures. / International research practicum; research activity related to the research project or the thesis; minimum duration of 90 hours.

Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory). Program permission is required.

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Undergraduate Summer Research Internships

Our undergraduate summer internships allow you to discover the world of research. You will put your knowledge into practice. You will participate in innovative and exciting research projects within an interdisciplinary team.

The deadline for submissions was February 1, 2024, at 4 p.m. (Eastern Time, Canada).

Who can do an undergraduate summer internship?

Our undergraduate summer research internships are intended for students who have completed at least one year of study in an undergraduate natural sciences, engineering, health sciences, or social sciences program.

An undergraduate summer research internship is a unique opportunity to discover whether the world of research is for you!

Eligibility requirements:

• Completion of at least one year of study in an undergraduate program prior to the start of the natural science, engineering, health science, or social science internship.
• An academic record that would allow you to be accepted into graduate school at a Quebec university with a cumulative grade point average of at least B- or equivalent.

What training fields are eligible?

Several undergraduate training fields are eligible for a undergradute summer internship. They are classified by INRS research areas.

Environmental Science and Geoscience

Eligible training fields

Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering (aerospace, civil, chemical, water, geological, computer, mechanical, physical), Physical geography, Geology, Geomatics, Information technology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics

Where are the internships held?

Internships take place at Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre , Québec City.

Advanced Technologies

• Physical engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Computer engineering
• Material sciences and engineering
• Mathematics
• Applied mathematics

Internships take place at Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre , Varennes and Montreal.

Health Sciences and Biotechnologies

• Analytical chemistry
• Animal health
• Bacteriology
• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Cellular biology
• Epidemiology
• Food safety
• Food sciences
• Molecular biology
• Neurobiology
• Parasitology
• Pharmaceutical chemistry
• Pharmacology
• Veterinary microbiology

Internships take place at Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre , Laval.

Some internships could take place on the campus of the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) with INRS professors from the INRS-UQAC Joint Research Unit in Sustainable Health .

Social Sciences

• Anthropology
• Communication
• History of art
• Information studies
• Political science
• Population studies
• Quebec studies
• Social work
• Urban planning
• Urban studies

Internships take place at Urbanisation Culture Société Research Centre , Québec City and Montreal.

What are the topics of the undergraduate summer internships?

The subject of most internships is offered directly to the person whose application has been accepted. However, some undergraduate summer internships are advertised in our internship directory . Filter your search by Degree level to find a summer undergraduate internship.

Are summer internships funded?

Yes. Summer undergradute internships come with a scholarship of between $6,125 and $7,500.

Some interns will be eligible for one or more of the following scholarship programs (in French): INRS , NSERC , Armand-Frappier Foundation , Urbanisation Culture Société .

How long is a summer internship?

An undergraduate summer research internship lasts from 10 to 16 weeks.

How to apply

The deadline for submissions was February 1, 2024, at 4 p.m. (Eastern Time, Canada).

Documents required to submit an application

• A letter of intent mentioning the work, courses, and/or experiences motivating you to join a research team at the INRS centre where you want to do your summer internship.
• Your resume.
• Your official, up-to-date transcript for the university terms you have completed If your transcript does not include the winter 2024 term, proof of enrollment is required for that term.

Selection of trainees

Pofessors are responsible for the selection of interns. Their capacity to host undergraduates trainees varies from year to year. Applications are reviewed within weeks of the application deadline. Only successful applicants are contacted.

Master’s degree admission scholarships

Undergraduate interns, winners of certain undergraduate excellence award programs, will have the opportunity to obtain a $4,000 admission scholarship if they enroll in a master’s program at INRS following their undergraduate internship.

Learn more about master’s admission scholarships for undergraduate interns → (in French)

For any administrative questions related to the 2024 undergraduate summer research internship, contact Joanie Lavoie at [email protected] .

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UHN Summer Research

UHN Summer Training and Research (STAR) Program

*Principal Investigators and Staff can find instructions on how to onboard summer students at UHN on the intranet here .

About the Program

The UHN Summer Training And Research (STAR) Program provides opportunities for students to:

• Perform summer research under the supervision of a UHN scientist
• Attend educational sessions to learn critical research and professional development skills
• Communicate their research with the community during a Research Day
• Receive a certificate of program completion

Who is Eligible?

The program is designed for undergraduate and medical students , but some research positions are also open to graduate students requiring research placements, college students, and health professional learners (including nurses, occupational therapists, and more).

For information on research opportunities for high school students explore the UHN STEM Pathways website .

Why Choose UHN?

UHN is Canada’s largest hospital network, encompassing four hospital sites with expertise in a number of specialties. Each hospital site is recognized for excellence in distinct areas of specialization, a long and proud history, and a highly committed group of supporters and staff. Rooted in tradition and excellence, UHN plays a leadership role in the transformation of health care.

As it stands, 7 research institutes encompasses UHN and each specializes in different disciplines. With a  high level of health research activity and collaborations with other disciplines creates an unparalleled opportunity for a trainee to develop and fully realize their potential as a scientist. Within UHN  you can find great patient care partnered with health research and basic science, with an opportunity to attend a seminar and learn something from leading experts every day.

How to Participate in the UHN STAR Program

The first step to participating in the UHN STAR program, is securing a summer research position under the supervision of a UHN scientist.

There are three main mechanisms that students can use:

Contact UHN Scientists Directly to Inquire About Positions

Students are encouraged to identify UHN Scientists who work on research topics that they are interested in and contact these potential supervisors directly expressing interest in temporarily joining the lab. Students are encouraged to attach their resume and transcripts to these emails.

Note that the process for finding a supervisor and summer student position starts several months before the academic term ends, especially if an application for funding is involved—plan to start your search as early as December or January.

Apply Through Summer Research Programs 

There are Summer Research Programs in some of the departments at UHN and University of Toronto designed to help students find research supervisors.

Each program will have distinct application processes and due dates. Some programs involve applications where the student indicates scientists of interest and successful applicants are matched with a supervisor. Other programs involve students applying to job postings submitted by potential supervisors.

Apply to Job Postings

Occasionally, work or research positions for students will be posted on the UHN Careers Page and/or on the ORT website. Students are encouraged to apply directly to these positions.

Open Summer Research Opportunities

Job postings will be added as they are available.

Interested in Learning Tips and Tricks on How to Find a Summer Research Position?

View the recording of the information session on summer research positions at UHN which was held on December 7, 2023 at 12 pm.

The session shares tips on how to apply to summer research positions – including information on the different summer research programs and how to apply, advice from UHN PIs and past UHN summer students, information on what to expect in summer research positions (ie. pay, expectations) and more!

After Securing a UHN Research Supervisor

1. Review the “New UHN employees Before you get Started” checklist here. This checklist will help students understand the necessary steps to get onboarded, including the mandatory immunizations and training. Students will receive an official offer letter with further onboarding instructions.

2. Register with the Office of Research Trainees (ORT) here . This provides students access to all of the ORT’s programming and resources, including research and career development workshops, the UHN STAR Learning Sessions, and the UHN STAR Research Day.

3. Students may also have access to other educational summer programs , based on the UHN and university affiliations of their supervisor. Explore the educational programs here .

4. Students can apply for awards for their summer research. See below!

2024 UHN STAR Program Learning Sessions and Research Day

The UHN STAR program offers a series of virtual learning sessions to help summer students develop critical research and professional development skills.

Learning Session Dates and Topics:

May 17th, 2-3:30 pm – Research Readiness: Strategies for a Productive Summer May 31, 2-3:30 pm – Setting up For Success: Tips for New Researchers with the UHN Libraries June 14, 2-3:30 pm – Creating Connections: Essential Networking Tips July 5, 2-3:30 pm – Scientific Storytelling: Enhancing Your Communication and Presentation Skills with Dr. Nicole Woods July 19, 2-3:30 pm – Navigating Futures: Exploring Diverse Careers in Science and Healthcare Panel Session August 2, 2-3:30 pm – Advance Your Academics: Essential Insights into Graduate School Panel Session

UHN Summer Research students will also have the opportunity to share their summer research with the UHN research community through an in-person poster session on August 13th from 1 to 4 pm in the Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower ( 101 College St ). *UHN summer research students who cannot present in the poster session will be provided an online alternative.*

UHN summer students who watch or attend at least four learning sessions and present their research will be given a certificate of program completion .

To attend the STAR Program Learning Sessions, summer students must be registered with the ORT. By registering, you will gain full access communications for each learning session!

Summer Research Awards

Students are encouraged to explore other summer research awards that they may be eligible for. Some programs will also have awards available for the best presentations at Summer Research Days.

If you are aware of a summer research program or award that you would like promoted on our website please email [email protected].

For more information.

Feel free to contact us for any questions or concerns and we can answer them or point you in the right direction.

Canada SROP

This site contains all you need to know about the Summer Research Opportunities Programme (SROP) hosted in the tri-campus University of Toronto Psychology Department, Graduate School of Management, and the Rotman Research Institute (Baycrest Hospital).

On this page, you will find information about the SROP for students on this page, including what to expect, key dates, and lots of advice on preparing your application.

Eligibility

• Identify as Black, Indigenous, or other Person of Colour (BIPOC)
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at an undergraduate university and will have completed 16 semester-long classes in a relevant field by the first day of the SROP. In short, we are targeting undergraduates who are at least halfway finished with their university degree programs.
• Interested in applying to PhD/doctoral programs in Psychology, Management, or Neuroscience in Fall 2024 or Fall 2025.

What to Expect

The biggest part of the SROP is a small research project that SROP Students conduct in collaboration with a faculty mentor over the course of 8 weeks, from June 3 to July 26, 2024. Check out the Faculty Research Projects for Summer 2024! You will be asked to rank your top three to five projects when you apply.

The remainder of the SROP is spent on other aspects of graduate admissions preparation and professional development, including presenting your research at a final SROP Symposium. You will be expected to attend a Professional Development Speaker Series twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 AM – 12:30 PM EDT.

SROP Students are given an “On Demand” account for one year for Kaplan GRE Test Preparation company. This includes physical books that will be sent to you by Kaplan. For more information on the Kaplan On Demand course: https://www.kaptest.com/gre/courses/gre-prep-self-guided

Full Program Benefits and Responsibilities

Student benefits.

• Independent research experience and mentorship, which will help prepare you for graduate school applications and beyond
• Stipend of $7065.60 CAD OR a Stipend of $4565.60 plus 8 weeks housing in Summer Housing at UofT
• Kaplan GRE Preparation course and materials at no cost to student
• 3 hours/week of professional development sessions, where you will meet inspiring researchers through the Professional Development Speaker Series
• A weekly “Application Scaffolding Activity” that will help you prepare your graduate school applications
• Network building with other students who are seeking a research career as a PhD in Psychology or Management, as well as amazing Professional Development Speakers

Student Expectations

• Work on a research project for 20 hours/week during the weeks of June 3 – July 26, 2024
• Attend Professional Development Sessions from 11 AM – 12:30 PM on Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday between June 3 and July 26, 2024
• Spend ~2 hours/week independently completing an “Application Scaffolding Activity”
• Spend ~3 hours/week studying for the Graduate Record Exam through a Kaplan account you receive from the Canada SROP
• Respond to program communications, particularly from the Graduate Student Coordinators, who act as peer mentors
• The full stipend is based on Toronto 2023 Living Wage, which is meant to include support for room and board. If we offered the same stipend to all SROP Students but some students additionally received housing and did not need to spend their stipend on housing expenses, it would not be equitable between students in the program.
• The two stipend packages allows us to provide housing to a variable number of SROP Students. Victoria University at the University of Toronto is graciously partnering with the Canada SROP to provide rooms in their residence for SROP students, providing the Canada SROP program a reduced rate of $2500 for 8 weeks (paid by the Canada SROP). This amount is the difference between the two stipend rates.
• 3 hours/week of professional development sessions where you will meet inspiring researchers through the Professional Development Speaker Series
• A weekly “Application Scaffolding Activity” that will help you prepare your graduate school applications (see Application Scaffolding Program)
• Network building with other researchers (through the Professional Development Speaker Series) and students who identify as BIPOC and are seeking a research career as a PhD in Experimental Psychology, Management, and Neuroscience
• Full year account in Kaplan’s GRE Preparation course at no cost to student

Asynchronous “Application Scaffolding Activities”

Everyone who applies to the Canada SROP will receive access to an 8-week asynchronous professional development activity called the “Application Scaffolding Activities.” The Application Scaffolding Activities are like an online course that scaffolds an application to a PhD program in psychology over 8 weeks.

Every week of the Canada SROP, an exercise is released as the Application Scaffolding Activity. Altogether, they should help you build a graduate application for doctoral programs in Experimental Psychology, Management, or Neuroscience. Everyone who applies to the Canada SROP and is eligible for the SROP will gain access to the Application Scaffolding Activities.

The goal is to help you prepare a strong graduate school application. Even if we cannot fund you for the full Canada SROP, we want to see you succeed!

Application Information

Applications for SROP 2024 will open on January 15, 2024 and will be due on February 22, 2024.

In general, an application to the Canada SROP involves the following components:

• You need to identify 3 to 5 research projects that particularly interest you. Click here to explore the 2024 Faculty Research Projects !
• Compose a 250-word Research Statement
• Compose a 250-word Personal Statement
• Obtain an unofficial copy of your undergraduate transcript , showing that you have or will have completed at least 16 semester-long courses by the first day of the SROP
• Ask 2 people to write you letters of reference that speak to your skills, character, aptitude for research career, or general aspirations. Click here for advice on who to ask and click here for templates and advice on how to ask them .

Once you have gathered these things, you are ready to submit your application here: Student Application

uOttawa Summer School in Survey Research

in collaboration with the Angus Reid Institute

Public opinion, ONE SHOT AT A TIME.

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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA

We provide exceptional training in survey research theory and analysis. At the center of the program, is the conception, fielding, and analysis by participants of a public opinion survey on the most urging issues of the time designed in collaboration with the Angus Reid Institute. 

The Angus Reid Institute brings its expertise of the most recent and best practices in the industry and administers the survey developed by the participants.

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Survey Research and Methods

In this 1st course, participants will learn methods for conducting public opinion survey, elaborating questionnaires and survey experiment, the ethics of survey research, theories and state of public opinion in substantive policy areas.

During the 2 weeks, participants will undertake all the necessary stages required to undertake a public opinion survey, from the selection of research questions and topics to cover, to the development of survey questions, their programming, analysis, and their public communication.

Survey Data Analysis

In this 2nd course, participants will learn the main steps for analyzing quantitative survey data, from data preparation and visualization, to univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistics. Participants will learn to analyze data with the statistical software Stata.

take a look at the 2023 syllabus

This program is tailored for professionals and graduate students who want to acquire skills in survey research. over the two weeks, participants will acquire the necessary knowledge to conduct and analyze their own survey..

The Microprogram in Survey Research and Public Opinion attracts professional candidates working particularly in the fields of civil service, public policy, and market research.

Benjamin Ferland

Director of the Canadian Candidates Survey, Ben has conducted multiple citizens and political elites surveys for studying political behaviors.

Ben teaches the French section.

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Dan and Ben are exceptional trainers having supervised dozens of students over the years and written books on survey analysis.

Daniel Stockemer

Director of the Konrad Adenauer Research Chair in Empirical Democracy Studies, Dan is a renowned expert on populism and radical right attitudes.

Dan teaches the English section.

Registration

*** Registration ends on April 2025

Please select the option that applies to you. In any case, please book your place in contacting Prof. Ferland .

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uOttawa students

Through uoZone in March 2025. Standard UO tuition fees apply.

Students from other universities in Ontario

Through the Ontario Visiting Graduate Student Program . Home university fees apply.

Students from other Canadian or international universities

Through the special students procedure .

Students without credits

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Professionals

*** Every student will be charged an additional $100 at the beginning of the program for some lunches/dinners and social activities. Housing is not included in the cost of the program.

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Recognized as one of the  National Capital Region’s Top Employers for 2023 , CHEO, a  top 40 research hospital  in Canada, offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Its Research Institute is a unique and exceptional place to work, offering a dynamic environment that inspires trust in our research excellence by being curious, nimble, passionate and equitable.

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The CHEO Research Institute offers a wide variety of exciting career opportunities, including training positions for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and staff positions for researchers and administrators. Please review our  researchers  and email our scientists directly, should their particular field of research be of interest to you.

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We are also excited to have a Research Mentorship Program. This program is for early career researchers who self-identify as wanting a mentor. The early career researcher (in the first five years of their career and who has demonstrated a specific research focus) will be paired with an experienced investigator/research professional who can provide career development and mentorship tailored to their research focus and desired career path.

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The Summer School of the Faculty of Science at uOttawa will take place in Ottawa from August 12 to August 23, 2024. The objective of the Summer School is to bring together advanced undergraduate (3rd and 4th years) and early master students in mathematics, life sciences, physics, computer sciences and chemistry. Our aim is to expose students to a wide variety of scientific ideas in biology, physics, AI, mathematics and chemistry, highlighting topics that are not traditionally taught in undergraduate programs across Canada. The selected students will have the opportunity to learn new concepts, techniques, and ideas as well as to engage in cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research. The proposed scientific program is highly interdisciplinary: all courses lie at the interface between two or more disciplines and are taught by a team of professors affiliated to different departments at the Faculty of Science of the University of Ottawa. Special sessions aim to discuss modern challenges and research questions beyond traditional scientific disciplines. Finally, the summer school attendees will have the chance to meet fellow students from all over Canada. They will be have the opportunity to network with many uOttawa professors and graduate students, discovering more about their research and experience the life of a graduate student. See Summer School (tentative) Program . We are looking forward to seeing you in Ottawa in Summer 2024. Contact:  [email protected]

How to apply?

The application period for finantial support is closed . Students from Ottawa or these able to cover their travel and accomodations expenses are welcome to apply before July 1st 2024 . Students interested in attending the Summer School must apply by completing the application form , and pay the application fee (25 Canadian dollars) using the link provided on the form. No refund will be provided for the application fee. A registration fee of 300 Canadian dollars will be charged to all accepted applicants; these fees are intended to cover the lunches and coffee breaks over the 10 days of the Summer School. Selected students from outside Ottawa area will receive a scholarship covering travel and accomodation expenses. Students facing exceptional financial burden are encouraged to request application and registration fee exemption by writing to the organizing committee ( [email protected] ). The application package must include an academic transcript and, if possible, a letter of recommendation written by a professor. The selection committee will meet in April 2024 and the selected students will be notified via e-mail by the third week of April 2024 at the latest. Any 3rd or 4rd year undergraduate student as well as master students are warmly encourage to apply . We recognize that despite the diversity of scientific communities and geographic provenance of the researchers that are part of this program, more needs to be done. The Summer School will thus enthusiastically encourages participation from every possible direction in this respect, most notably from groups that are not yet well represented in STEM areas. The selection committee are committed to select students reflecting Canadian diversity. For more information and general inquires please write to [email protected]

Summer School Program

The uOttawa Summer School will take place in Ottawa August 12 to August 23, 2024. uOttawa is the world's largest English-French bilingual university. Thus, while the official language of the courses is English, every student has the right to use French or English to communicate with the instructor. The following scientific program is highly interdisciplinary: all courses lie at the interface of two or more disciplines and are led by a team of professors affiliated to different departments from the Faculty of Science of the University of Ottawa. These are advanced mini-courses with duration of about 10 hours. They may require more engagement and homework than traditional undergraduate courses. For that reason, we encourage the students to register in and complete two (maximum three) mini-courses from the list below. All mini-courses will take place on the full Summer School period, August 12th-23rd 2024. See Full Program . The preliminary program includes mini-courses on:

Genome sequencing technologies

Gilda stefanelli (biology).

Reduced Models for Uncertainty Quantification

Diane guignard (math), sce-ot program schedule.

Spooky Action at a Distance. Understanding the EPR paradox and Bell’s Theorem

Arthur mehta (math).

Ultrafast Molecular Dynamics

Michael schuurman (chemistry) and andré staudte (physics).

A Protein Time Machine: Science fiction becomes Science reality

Tbd (cbs) and f-x campbell-valois (cbs).

Artificial Intelligence for Sciences

Francesco gentile (chemistry), augusto gerolin (math, phy & cbs) and arvind mer (medicine).

*The abbreviations refer to the following Departments: Math = Mathematics, CBS = Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, PHY = Physics, BIO = Biology.

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The Academic Research Consortium (ARC) Summer Program provides mentored research experiences in all disciplines to undergraduates at the junior level and graduate students at the Master’s level who are seeking to gain experience and prepare for doctoral programs at UC Santa Barbara. ​ARC targets talented and motivated students from Hispanic Serving Institutions who can benefit from additional academic support and career development.​

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Scholars embark on a 15 month program designed to enrich their development as students and scientists through innovative research, mentoring, collaboration and practice in effective communication. The program offers students a unique opportunity to become immersed in the scientific community. Beckman Scholars will receive a scholarship of up to $19,300 over two summers. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering majors currently enrolled as a full time UCSB student in sophomore or junior year, with a GPA of 3.3 or above, are eligible.

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Nestled in the heart of Canada’s Capital, we can tap directly into several government and private research centres, including the National Research Council (NRC) and several Government of Canada research laboratories. The Faculty of Science boasts partnerships with researchers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Health Canada, Environment Canada, the Geological Survey of Canada, Statistics Canada, the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, the Canadian Museum of Nature and the National Research Council Canada, to name a few.

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The Faculty of Science has more than 160 full-time professors who teach and lead cutting-edge research. On the strength of our national and international reputation, $37 million per year are awarded to our researchers in grants and research contracts. This funding represents an accolade for the Faculty’s leadership in science and as an investment in our collective future. Our professors devotedly share their knowledge for research with their students, even beyond the classroom. The faculty’s professors consistently distinguish themselves in their teaching and their research, recognized to national and international heights.

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The Faculty of Science has become a true center of excellence in research through its world-class professors as well as its programs and infrastructure in Biology, Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics.

The research accomplished by its 160 internationally recognized professors, its approximately 500 graduate students and its dozens of postdoctoral researchers and visiting scientists has positioned the Faculty of Science as one of the most research intensive science faculties in Canada. Faculty of Science researchers are undertaking more than 400 research projects and contracts, totaling over 37 million dollars annually. Our professors have received many international and national  awards  including three NSERC Gerhard Herzberg Gold Medal winners and numerous Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada.  We are home to a Canada Excellence Research Chair, 20 Canada Research Chairs and 15 University of Ottawa Research Chairs.

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The Faculty of Science brings together some of the best minds in the world and provides them with the specialized technology they need to make life-changing discoveries. Curious, inventive and never satisfied with the status quo, our faculty members probe the mysteries of science and turn their discoveries into advances in fields such as medicine, telecommunications and green chemistry. Outside the lab, many of our professors undertake field research across Canada and around the world.

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Women Undergraduate Summer Student Research Awards

The awards are intended to encourage students to pursue graduate studies in engineering or computer science.

Who is eligible for an award

The award is only open to female students in the Faculty of Engineering. The student must fulfill all of the conditions given below to be considered for an award:

• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada
• Full-time registration in one of the undergraduate programs of the Faculty during the academic year immediately preceding the tenure of the award
• A cumulative grade point average of 6.0 (B) and above

Priority will be given to students having completed the 2nd and 3rd years of their programs of studies

Value of the awards

These awards have a value of $4,000 for a full 16-week period. The supervising professor must provide funding for a minimum of $2,000, bringing the total value of the award to a minimum of $6,000.

Candidates enrolled in cooperative education must demonstrate that other sources of funding, such as the work-study program, are not available.

Duration of the awards

The duration of the award is 16 consecutive weeks on a full-time basis. The award is typically held during the summer months. Tenure may start on a date acceptable to both the student and the supervising professor.

Application procedure

• The student must find a supervising professor at the Faculty of Engineering who is willing to supervise and fund the student in an area of her interest.
• The supervising professor should submit a letter not exceeding one page to the Vice-Dean, Undergraduate Studies Office (c/o Chantale Morasse), outlining the proposed research activity. The letter should contain the beginning date of the award, the citizenship, academic status and standing of the student, and a rationale for her selection for the Award. The letter should be signed by both the student and the professor.
• The letter should be accompanied by a copy of the student’s most recent transcript.

Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2024 , by e-mail to  Chantale Morasse  with the subject line: WISE 2024. All received applications will be acknowledged by e-mail.