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Paid student research opportunities

Category: Innovation and Research
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Health procedures, climate change predictions and improving or creating new products all have one thing in common – research, development and testing. No matter what you’re studying at NSCC, there are opportunities to get involved in research.
 
Thanks to funding programs, NSCC students can get paid to do research, offering fulfilling opportunities and opening doors to innovative careers.

Scotia Scholars – student-led health research

Funded by Research Nova Scotia, the Scotia Scholars Award is a bursary of up to $6,250 given to students who come up with self-led research projects that support a healthy population and strong health care system. You must have the support of a supervisor, typically faculty, and in most cases can count the project as their work term. Last year, 8 NSCC students had their summer research projects funded. Read about their experiences.

  • Who - NSCC students from any program with a minimum average of 70%. International students are eligible.
  • What - Bursaries up to $6,250 given to NSCC students doing health-related research.
  • When - Applications open now. Deadline to apply is Feb 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm AST. Projects run from April to June. All applicants will be notified of decisions in March 2024.
  • Where - NSCC students across the province can participate in this opportunity. Research work can be done at home, on campus or in the community.
  • Why - To recognize exceptional potential, introduce more students to the research world and to fund ideas that can improve Nova Scotians’ health.

Mitacs 

Mitacs offers a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates from any program to pursue research internships. These programs help you get funding, find research placements and gain hands-on experience by working on real-world projects with industry and non-profit organizations. 

One Mitacs funding opportunity is the Mitacs Accelerate Umbrella Program, which focuses on research in oceans and forestry. NSCC received funding to support 200 student research projects to help revitalize these environmental sectors. Interns are paid up to $10,000 for each four-month internship and can work up to three consecutive internships depending on the project. Applications are accepted anytime and take two weeks to process.

  • Who - A student or new graduate, an NSCC supervisor and a partner organization develop a research project.
  • What - Pre-approved funding for 200 research projects over the next two years in area of environmental sustainability - focus on forestry and oceans sectors.
  • When - Applications are accepted anytime, there is no deadline to apply. Internships are a minimum of four months and projects can be extended up to a year.
  • Where - The intern, works for the company, in person or hybrid, and meets regularly with an NSCC supervisor to make sure the project is moving forward successfully.
  • Why - To support work integrated learning, post graduate employment and to help revitalize Nova Scotia's oceans and forestry sectors.

College research assistant - internships and part-time work opportunities

Throughout the school year, there are grant-funded opportunities for you to work part-time on NSCC-led industry research projects in various fields such as geomatics, sustainable energy, engineered technology, environment and agriculture, information technology, oceans, forestry and social sciences.

You contribute your classroom knowledge to real-world projects alongside experienced researchers and industry partners to develop skills. This role encourages you to step outside your comfort zones and connect with peers and potential employers. Internships may transition from part-time commitments during the academic year to full-time paid positions over the summer.

  • Who - A student or new graduate from any program.
  • What - Grant-funded opportunities for students to work on NSCC research projects.
  • When - Opportunities are available throughout the year. 
  • Where - Research assistants work on campuses throughout the province under the guidance of NSCC researchers.
  • Why - To support work integrated learning, post graduate employment and college research.

Questions?

If you have questions, need help with your application or have an idea for a research project that you’d like to discuss, contact , NSCC Student Innovation Coordinator.

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