Research and scholarly activity

Offered by the College of Pharmacy, the summer research experience offers undergraduates a unique opportunity to hone their research skills and build strong relationships with faculty mentors.

This opportunity is open to Year 1 and Year 2 PharmD students.
 
Funding is available for six students at $2,000 each per month for Year 1 students and $2,500 each per month for Year 2 students:

• Year 1 students are eligible for four months (16 weeks)
• Year 2 students are eligible for two months (10 weeks), depending on your hospital rotations. Further information will be provided once rotations schedules are reviewed.

1. Review the project descriptions (PDF) and decide which research project aligns with your goals and interests.
2. Communicate with the primary investigator (PI) in charge of the project you’re interested in.
3. Complete the application form (PDF) in cooperation with your PI of choice.

The College of Pharmacy follows all policies and procedures established to ensure the safety and well-being of its students and staff. Safety training is mandatory for all new research personnel.

Before the first day at work, all new research personnel must:

Visit UM Learn and register for:

• College of Pharmacy lab safety training course
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and biosafety training courses

After each course, submit your certificate of completion to the lead lab technician.

Schedule an in-person training session with the lead lab technician to complete the laboratory safety checklist for new lab personnel.

On/after the first day at work, all new research personnel must:

• Ensure you have card access to the building.
• Complete a swipe card application form and submit it to the lead lab technician.
• Attend a tour of the research facilities.
• Attend an autoclave training session, if necessary.

All applicants from outside the College of Pharmacy must have an internal principal investigator sponsoring their application. Review our faculty directory to find a researcher who can be responsible for your work in our labs.

Contact the lead lab technician for your application package. Return the completed form to the lead lab technician.

Visit UM Learn and register for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and biosafety training courses. Submit your certificates to the lead lab technician upon completion.

Note: The associate dean (research) reviews the applications and applicants are contacted with further details once a decision has been made.

All applicants from outside the University of Manitoba must have an internal principal investigator sponsoring their application. Review our faculty directory to find a researcher who can be responsible for your work in our labs.

• Complete the Individual Sponsored Account Application form.
• Using the UMnetID provided to you by the university, visit UM Learn and register for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and biosafety training courses. Submit your certificates to the lead lab technician upon completion.

Note: International visitors are encouraged to contact the University of Manitoba International Centre for information on visa applications.

Individuals performing research with dry lab faculty must complete a mandatory orientation. This includes:

• Summer students (from the College and university)
• Volunteers
• Incoming graduate students

• Dry lab orientation form