The Research Opportunities Program is a second- or third-year course in which you can join an instructor’s research project and earn 0.5 or 1.0 course credit. ROPs take place throughout the academic year. Students in the program have the valuable opportunity to become involved in practical, cutting-edge research, working one-on-one with the University’s leading faculty members across a range of academic units. Through the ROP, you will gain practical skills and knowledge that can be applied to careers or toward future graduate studies. You will use your experiences to build strong relationships with instructors, learn about exciting new developments in their research field, and explore new areas of interest.
In the Arts & Science academic calendar, an ROP generally includes 299, 399 or 499 in their course code.
Tags: Curricular Unpaid
Offered: The ROP program is offered in the Summer (0.5 FCE), Fall (0.5 FCE), Winter (0.5 FCE) and Full Year (1.0 FCE).
By: Faculty of Arts & Science
Student Eligibility Requirements:
- Are registered as a full- or part-time student entering their second or third year of an undergraduate degree program within the Faculty of Arts & Science at the St. George campus.
- Have accumulated between 4.0-13.5 credits (including transfer credits) by the end of the April exam period.
Availability: Have accumulated between 4.0-13.5 credits (including transfer credits) by the end of the April exam period. Typically, students in their 2nd Year and 3rd Year of study.
Research Type(s): Research-Directed Courses
Location: Dependent on ROP that student is applying for.
Hours Involved: Summer (May-August): it is advised that students complete a minimum of 18-20 hours per week. Full year (September-April): it is advised that students complete a minimum of 8-10 hours per week. Fall (September-December): it is advised that students complete a minimum of 15-20 hours per week for Y courses; 8-10 hours per week for H courses. Winter (January – April): it is advised that students complete a minimum of 15-20 hours per week for Y courses; 8-10 hours per week for H courses.
Application Required: Students are required to submit an application through CLNx. Students may apply for up to 5 ROPs. There are information sessions typically held in March to help support students with the application process.
Contact: Kunyao Kuang, Experiential Learning Officer, Research and International Programs, Experiential Learning & Outreach Support, Faculty of Arts and Science