Research Opportunities

Now:

• Research Opportunity Program (ROP) 299

• Northrop Frye Scholarship (BIO150Y1)

• Career Center: Job Shadow/Externship

• Volunteering

ROP (299)

• What is it?

• How do I apply?

• How do I improve my chances?

• Requirements and Restrictions

• What to expect

• Pros and Cons

What is it?

• Credit course

• Assist/ participate in research project

• Pay fees

Evaluation:

• Journal

• 2 Reports + Poster

• No Exam!!

Restrictions and Requirements:

• 2nd year ( 4-8 credits)

• Limit of 5 applications

• Sign Contract

How do I apply?

• Choose the Project(s)

• Fill in Application Form

• Send to deb.shaw@artsci.utoronto.ca

by deadline

• Interview

How do I improve my chances:

• Contact Prof. (email or in person)

• Attach Resume & Cover Letter

• Find out more (department & lab website)

• Attend Poster Session

What to Expect:

• Immersion in Research Setting

• Committment

• Lab Meetings

• Long hours (& weekends)

• Papers to Read

Pros & Cons:

• Small Class Setting• No Exam!!• One on One • Gain Research

Experience• Possibility of a

publication• Networking

• Long hours • Getting Along• Nature of Research

Tips on Contacting Profs:

• Put yourself in their shoes

• Keep it brief!

• Most appreciate honesty (beware of the claims you make)

Upper years:

• Independent Experiential Study Program (399) (March, Arts and Science website)

• Independent Research Project (498, 499)

• Various Field, Lab & Upper Year Courses

Upper Years (Paid Options):

• Work Study (only OSAP students, apply Sep.-Oct, Career Center Website)

• Summer Studentships (Sick Kids, etc) (apply Jan.-Feb.)

• NSERC, USRA (Undergraduate Student Research Award)--dates depend on department

• Summer Jobs

Things to Consider:

• Numerous opportunities available--do some research!

• Think beyond U of T/Toronto

• Funding available for travel and conferences, … (DEEF, VUSAC, etc)

Things to Consider (Con’d):

*Applications are time consuming! Make sure you complete them well in advance of deadlines & have sufficient time for proofreading!!

**Start Working on your resume and cover letters now!!!

***Allow 10 days for official transcripts!!

****Ask prior to, and notify your references! Give ample time for reference letters (at least 2 weeks)!

Resources:

• Career Center & Website-Resume and cover letter workshops-Mock interviews-Alumni Database

• Departmental Websites

• Connections

Resume Consultation

• Wednesday, Feb 2nd (11-1pm)

• Reading Room (BG)

***During the VOCA pancake brunch!