Undergraduate Research @ Lakehead
Whether you're just starting your academic journey or looking to take your learning beyond the classroom, this page is here to help you explore the exciting world of undergraduate research. Here, you'll find information about research opportunities on campus and learn about external funding specifically designed to support Lakehead undergraduates like you.
| Lakehead University Undergraduate Research Opportunity Fund (UROF) opportunity |
Deadline (extended): March 31, 2025 The purpose of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Fund (UROF) is to support third- and fourth-year undergraduate research projects that are being conducted in partnership with a community partner within a municipality. Each application can request up to $1,000 to support eligible project costs. The UROF is meant to foster undergraduate students’ interest in research and support them in experiential learning under the supervision of a Lakehead University faculty member. The UROF is funded by the Vice-President, Research and Innovation and is administered by the Office of Research Services. |
| Undergraduate Research Ethics Committee (UREC) |
Academic units that regularly engage in human participant research have an Undergraduate Research Ethics Committee (UREC) to review and monitor the ethical acceptability of all research involving humans conducted at the undergraduate level. Lakehead University's Research Ethics Board (REB) delegates the authority for ethical review of undergraduate research projects of minimal risk to URECs. This includes any undergraduate course-based research projects and honours theses that involve research with human participants, and/or are a component of the pedagogical process. Delegation to URECs is not appropriate when a student’s project is part of a faculty member’s own research program; such research must receive ethics approval from the REB. (Terms of Reference: REB; UREC) Students applying to a UREC will use the forms on the Research and Innovation Forms page, including: Undergraduate REB Application; Request for Amendment; Renewal Request; and Final Report. |
| Rita Nicholas Undergraduate Research Conference |
The Rita Nicholas Undergraduate Research Conference celebrates the contributions of emerging researchers at Lakehead University. This conference provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to present a poster or an oral presentation on a research project they are working on or have completed while engaging in scholarly debate with their peers. This event is held during Research & Innovation Week. |
| Undergraduate Funding Opportunities - In Canada |
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research CouncilDeadline: Jan 31 each year
Natural Resources Canada (NRC)Mitacs Inc.
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| Undergraduate Funding Opportunities - International |
Contact: Jill Sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.caMitacs Inc. Globalink Research AwardsCAD$ 6,000 for research stays of 12-24 weeks
CALAREO Global Skills Opportunity:Paused until funding is renewed. Short-term opportunities that can be completed by Dec 31, 2024 may be considered for funding.
Brazil: Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP) - Research InternshipsDeadlines: Undergraduates and graduate students can choose from over 30 internships in various disciplines. View internships Students *may* be able to apply for a Mitacs GRA. For more information and application instructions, please contact Jill Sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca Finland: Aalto Science Institute (AScI) - International Summer Research ProgramDeadline: Call for applications: 07-31 January 2025. Opportunities for undergraduate and master's students to work as research assistants on 12-week projects. The program pays a stipend (min. 2,000 Euros/month) that will cover living expenses, plus up to 800 Euros toward travel expenses (for those outside th EU). AScI also provides support for housing and visas. All nationalities are eligible. There are 50+ positions available in:
There will be two Q&A zoom meetings (Zoom links to be posted on this page.)
France: The ORA University Student Exchange Program (Ontario/Rhône-Alpes)ORA University Student Exchange Program The ORA Exchange program funds study and research opportunities for undergraduates and graduate students at 10 universities in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Watch a presentation about the program.
Summer Research Program (SRP). Funding for summer 2025 research students is CAD 1,500 plus a stipend from the lab. Could possibly be combined with a Mitacs GRA award. Click HERE for more info. Germany: OBW Exchange Program - Ontario/Baden-WürttembergDeadline: TBA The OBW exchange programs offers study, language courses, and summer research placements to Ontario undergraduates and graduate students at nine universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg:
Funding for Summer 2025 TBA. OBW funding is exclusively available to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents, however international students may participate. Additional funding may be available through the Mitacs Globalink Research Award program. Germany: German Universities of Applied Sciences - UAS7 Internship ProgramDeadlines:
The UAS7 are a group of Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany, offering internships to students in North America. Some of the internships offer a travel scholarship of 1,000 Euros. Students accepted to internships may be able to apply to the Mitacs GRA program for financial support. Graduate students may also participate in internships. FULL LIST HERE.
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