Other Opportunities
The Undergraduate Research Awards program is not the only way for students to gain research experience at UOIT.
Students are encouraged to contact professors they would like to work with to discuss potential research positions the professor may have available. Professors are welcome to post any research positions they have available on this website. Research positions that are not filled through the Undergraduates Research Awards program are posted in the spring on this website. However, it is a good idea to check this website regularly as new student research positions may be added at any time throughout the school year.
New Positions have been posted for May 2010!
Below are further options for students interested in gaining hands-on research experience.
Industrial USRA (NSERC)
- If you would like to gain research work experience in a non-university setting that complements your studies, these awards can provide you with financial support through a host organization.
- Students apply directly to the host organization
- Review the guidelines and application process here: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/UG-PC/USRAI-BRPCI_eng.asp
Funding Databases for Students
Community of Science (COS) Funding Opportunities is the leading global resource for scientific research and other projects across all disciplines. It is the largest and most comprehensive research funding database on the Web. Updated daily, COS Funding Opportunities includes more than 23,000 records, representing over 400,000 funding opportunities, worth over $33 billion.
Individual researchers and research administrators rely on COS Funding Opportunities to identify funding information as it relates to research, collaborative activities, travel, curriculum development, conferences, fellowships, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate and graduate awards and prizes, equipment acquisition, operating and capital expenses, and more.
UOIT has a subscription to COS and all UOIT students are invited and encouraged to register. Visit http://www.cos.com/, register, and begin searching potential funding opportunities for students!
GrantsNet, is a searchable, continuously updated, database of funding opportunities in biomedical research and science education. It contains programs that offer training and research funding for graduate and medical students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty, as well as programs in science, math, engineering, and technology for undergraduate faculty and students. Special tools and resources will help you customize your search to quickly find the information you need, keep you up to date with the latest trends in research and education funding, and give you the inside scoop on how to write winning grant applications. Visit http://www.grantsnet.org/ to search for opportunities for you!
