An opportunity for students to engage in research internationally, collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds and gain exposure to different perspectives, methodologies and research environments. An international research experience takes various forms including exchange programs, research internships and community or industry-based placements.
Students participate in a structured research experience in partnership with communities or grassroots, non-profit or public organizations. The research project and methodology are driven by community partner priorities and provide reciprocal benefits to those partners and the students engaged with them. In this type of experience, students undertake reflection to connect their community engagement to
The Work Study program is an opportunity for current undergraduate and graduate students to work on campus with faculty members and staff to enhance (inter)disciplinary and professional learning. There are over 5,000 positions available each year across both the Fall / Winter term (September to March) and the Spring / Summer term (May to August).
Summer research programs provides undergraduate students an intensive opportunity to work on a faculty-led research project with their support and guidance. Students participate in, and contribute to, original faculty-led research projects, develop advanced research skills and build relationships with peers and faculty.
Research fellowships or studentships are a competitive opportunity that allow students to work on a research project while receiving financial support. Research fellowships or studentships can be offered by the University, provincial and federal granting agencies as well as industry and organizations. Generally, at the undergraduate-level, they are under the guidance of a supervisor established
A research assistantship (RAship) provides a paid opportunity for students to work on a faculty-led research project.
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.
