Resources for Students
Why do research?
Who better to answer this question than students are currently conducting research at UFV. First year Physics major Sarah Reimer explains: “Knowing what's important to look for in experiments has helped me in many of my classes, and I expect will continue to help me in both future studies and a career. Research has also taught me a lot about problem solving, because with research, unlike in a class, when things go wrong, nobody else has already done the same experiment. It's also really interesting to know that you're discovering things that nobody else has before.”
Here’s what UFV Chemistry major Liam Huber had to say about his experience working with Dr. Noham Weinberg (Chemistry): “The biggest skill I think you learn is autonomy in problem solving; you don't have friends working on the exact same questions you are like you get in class assignments, so you really learn to sit down and systematically work through all sorts of problems by yourself.”
Conducting research opens the door to new discoveries. It will hone your skills and make you a stronger candidate for graduate school. It also gives you the opportunity to interact with faculty in a way that would not be otherwise possible.
What opportunities are available?
Research Assistant program:
This program provides funding for faculty to hire students for sixty hours of research work per year. Students should approach specific faculty or department heads to inquire about opportunities. Faculty must submit requests to Research Services by May 15, 2009. Additional positions, paid and unpaid, may also be available throughout the year.
Work-Study opportunities:
The Work-Study program is a UFV program which offers students additional financial assistance through an education-related, on-campus employment experience. Students should visit the Career Centre for more information.
Student Research Day:
As an opportunity for students to display and share their research projects, the Research Advisory Council hosts a Student Research Day each Spring. Poster board or table top displays are viewed, judged, and awarded cash prizes. This event usually takes place in late March or Early April.
Click here for registration information on the upcoming Student Research Day!
Click here for the Registration Form
Fund your research ideas!
The Office of Research supports a number of student awards.
| Undergraduate Research Excellence Award |
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Up to $1000 |
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Undergraduate students |
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Students must be nominated by faculty. |
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Demonstrated excellence in research conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. |
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May 1, 2009. Look for updates on the homepage in the month of April. |
| Student-led Research Grant |
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Up to $1,500 |
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Undergraduate and graduate students |
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Students must apply. Click here for application form
Click here and/or here for more information about the grant. |
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This award is for students who are or will be conducting social policy-related research of interest to the BC government and must be supervised by a faculty member. |
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Ongoing, as funds are available. | Top
ConferencesPlease check back for posted conference opportunities
Programs
Please check back for posted program opportunities
External funding sources
| Undergraduate Student Research Award (NSERC) |
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Award to support 16 weeks of research in an academic setting. |
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$4,500 |
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Undergraduate students studying the natural sciences |
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Students will work with faculty who currently hold a NSERC research grant. See NSERC page for details. |
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February 15, 2010 | Top
Graduate School Funding
| SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships program |
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Non-renewable award to support Master’s level research. |
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$17,500 |
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Fourth-year undergraduate students embarking on graduate studies. Graduate students in their first year of a Master’s program. |
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See SSHRC page. Students must apply directly to SSHRC. |
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TBA for 2010 |
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brad.whittaker@ufv.ca for more information |
| NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships program |
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Non-renewable award to support Master’s level research. |
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$17,300 |
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Fourth-year undergraduate students embarking on graduate studies. Graduate students in their first year of a Master’s program. |
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See NSERC page
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TBA for 2010 |
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brad.whittaker@ufv.ca for more information | Top
International Opportunities
| Students For Development (AUCC) |
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The Students for Development program allows senior-level university students and faculty members from Canadian universities to work together with partners in the developing world to promote good governance. Senior-level university students (third and fourth-year undergraduates through to PhD students) participate in three-month internships within a partner organization in a developing country. |
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Honorarium covering airfare and stipend while in country.
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Third and fourth year students. |
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Students must apply to the Global Development Institute.
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For more paid and unpaid international opportunities, please visit the GDI web page. | Top |
