What is it?
A research experience undertaken in partnership with an organization, community, instructor or professional who might be external to the University (e.g., co-op, internship, field experience). By participating in partnership-based research, students gain greater experience with the research process and methodologies, exposure to specialized technologies and emerging trends and preparation for how research informs professional environments. It is important to note research might be the primary focus or a component of students’ partnership-based experiential learning opportunities.
To learn more about partnership-based experiential learning opportunities, review the “Types of Experiential Learning” and filter by “partnership-based” on the Experiential Learning Hub.
Important Considerations
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria differs for each program, and you may be required to submit an application. Review the partnership-based experience you are interested in by visiting the Experiential Learning Hub.
Duration
The duration for these opportunities varies. Review the partnership-based experience you are interested in by visiting the Experiential Learning Hub.
Recognition and / or Compensation
Review the partnership-based experience you are interested in by visiting the Experiential Learning Hub.
- Students in co-ops or internships are employees of their placement organization and are paid by the placement organization.
- Other partnership-based experiential learning opportunities are embedded within a course or academic program and students typically receive course credit.
Co-curricular opportunities will provide recognition through the Co-Curricular Record.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access
Inclusion in research experiences is achieved when an experience supports learning for all students. Learn about the University of Toronto’s commitment to an equitable learning environment and accessible learning environment as well as available resources and supports.
Tags: Co-curricular, Curricular, Paid, Partnership-led Research, Unpaid
Benefits
- Supports students in understanding the applicability of the research skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to professional environments.
- Offers students an opportunity to work with professionals in their field of study, learning from their expertise, expanding their network and building relationships. In some instances, students will join a research team creating a collaborative research environment and encouraging students to actively contribute to research discussions and projects.
Ideal time to participate:
- This depends on students’ capacity, academic program and personal and professional goals. Students may want to discuss their course selection with their academic unit or registrar’s office.
How to access / locate opportunities:
There are various avenues to connect with partnership-based experiential learning opportunities at the University of Toronto:
- To learn more review the “Types of Experiential Learning” and filter by “partnership-based” on the Experiential Learning Hub.
- If a faculty member is interested in developing a partnership-based experiential learning opportunity, they should consider connecting with their academic unit, divisional teaching and learning / experiential learning offices or relevant institutional offices to explore the resources, structures and programs available.
- To learn more review the “Types of Experiential Learning” and filter by “partnership-based” on the Experiential Learning Hub.
- Faculty, staff and librarians should consider ways to embed equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenous perspectives throughout students’ research experiences.
