Students selected for Scholars-in-Residence (SiR) work as Research Assistants in small teams on projects led by professors. Students also share group activities including multidisciplinary workshops on research methodologies, standards, protocol, and professional communication; cultural events; and talks featuring professionals such as lawyers, policymakers, and documentary filmmakers that highlight research-intensive career trajectories.
Tags: Co-curricular Paid
Offered: Summer (4 weeks)
By: Jackman Humanities Institute. Projects are affiliated with one of the three U of T campuses: St. George Campus, Scarborough Campus, or Mississauga Campus.
Student Eligibility Requirements:
- Eligible undergraduates come from one of the following divisions: Faculty of Arts & Science, University of Toronto Mississauga, University of Toronto Scarborough, the Faculty of Music, the Faculty of Information, or the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 who are currently in second year or higher are eligible to apply.
Availability: 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year
Research Type(s): Summer Research Programs
Location: Dependent on the nature of the faculty research project that the student is supporting.
Hours Involved: Determined in discussion with the faculty member whose research project the student is supporting.
Application Required: Yes
Contact: scholars.in.residence@utoronto.ca