Obtaining hands-on research experience is imperative to many students to help determine if research is the appropriate career path for them.
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Student Work Programs
If you are looking for student work or internship programs, consult the following websites.
This 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ student group help undergraduate students secure research positions with faculty members. They also organize networking events to connect researchers and students. For more info: . For research funding:
91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Global Health Scholars
Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to conduct global health research under the mentorship of a faculty member and receive a stipend. Deadline: AprilFor more opportunities:
I am:
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident:
- International student:
- Undergraduate student:
- Graduate student:
- Pre-med student:
Health Network / Research Centres
If you are looking to gain some experience in health service or working in labs, consider volunteering or visiting the following health departments/clinics or research centers for opportunities.
Research Centres
- 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Research
91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ research centres, inter-university research centres, hospital research centres, networks of centres of excellence and research facilities (on-campus, off-campus, inter-institution). - : A directory of research labs, hospitals and facilities.
- : A list of health and life sciences centres and networks.
- : Find researchers by subjects.
- : A directory of health related research centers in the USA.
Health Network
- : A list of medical and diagnostic labs.
- : A list of health organizations in Quebec.
- : A list of private clinics in Quebec.
Life Sciences / Sciences
- : A list of academic research groups in Montreal area.
- : Industry databases in sectors - medical technology, drug development, life sciences, etc.
Job Search Websites
The following sites list health-related and research opportunities.
- : Job opportunities and links to health clinics/network in Montreal.
- : Job opportunities with CHUM.
- - Links to health and social services institutions. Visit each site's career section for job opportunities.
- : Research jobs for graduate students.
- : Research associate opportunities.
Science Alternatives
Looking for alternative careers? consult the following website for career options:
- (University of Oxford)
- (Science Careers Blog)
- (Available in the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Library)
Alternative Career: Patent Agent
- - Information on becoming a patent/trademark agent.
- IP courses - Courses on patents, trademarks, and copyright.
Alternative Career: Science & Medical Writing
- (The Editors' Weekly)
- (AMWA)
- - Links to organizations recruiting students/graduates for science editing/writing opportunities.