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Undergraduate research opportunities
College of Pharmacy PharmD Undergraduate Summer Research Experience
Overview
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.
Eligibility
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.
How to apply
- Review the project descriptions (PDF) and decide which research project aligns with your goals and interests.
- Communicate with the primary investigator (PI) in charge of the project you’re interested in.
- Complete the application form (PDF) in cooperation with your PI of choice.
IMPORTANT: Submit your application by February 25, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. (CST)
Funding and resources
The College of Pharmacy is committed to funding research and supporting our principal investigators. Here are some examples of places to start looking for funding.
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Office of Research Services funding database
The Office of Research Services (ORS) maintains a searchable database of upcoming major funding competitions from local, provincial, national and international sources that is updated weekly.
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Funding application approval form (FAAF)
Once you have found funding, make sure you have filled out your funding application approval form. This information is required to complete a compliance review and to secure the needed signatures.
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Ethics
The College of Pharmacy is committed to following all ethics requirements and protocols as set out by the Office of Research Ethics and Compliance.
Safety training for research personnel
Overview
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.
Internal personnel - wet lab
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.
Non-pharmacy personnel
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.
Non-university personnel
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.
Completing non-lab research at the College of Pharmacy
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
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Dr. Hope Anderson
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Charity Pascual
Research and graduate program coordinator
Pharmacy.Research@umanitoba.ca
College of Pharmacy
Apotex Centre
750 McDermot Ave W
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T5 Canada