Obtaining hands-on research experience is imperative to many students to help determine if research is the appropriate career path for them.
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Student Work Programs
If you are looking for student work or internship programs, consult the following websites.
This McGill student group help undergraduate students secure research positions with faculty members.聽 They also organize networking events to connect researchers and students. For more info: . For research funding:
McGill Global Health Scholars
Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to conduct global health research under the mentorship of a faculty member and receive a stipend. Deadline: AprilFor more opportunities:
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- Canadian citizen or permanent resident:
- International student:
- Undergraduate student:
- Graduate student:
- Pre-med student:
Health Network / Research Centres
If you are looking to gain some experience in health service or working in labs, consider volunteering or visiting the following health departments/clinics or research centers for opportunities.
Research Centres
- McGill Research
McGill research centres, inter-university research centres, hospital research centres, networks of centres of excellence and research facilities (on-campus, off-campus, inter-institution). - : A directory of research labs, hospitals and facilities.
- : A list of health and life sciences centres and networks.
- : Find researchers by subjects.
- : A directory of health related research centers in the USA.
Health Network
- : A list of medical and diagnostic labs.
- : A list of health organizations in Quebec.
- : A list of private clinics in Quebec.
Life Sciences / Sciences
- : A list of academic research groups in Montreal area.
- : Industry databases in sectors - medical technology, drug development, life sciences, etc.
Job Search Websites
The following sites list health-related and research opportunities.
- : Job opportunities and links to health clinics/network in Montreal.
- : Job opportunities with CHUM.
- - Links to health and social services institutions.聽 Visit each site's career section for job opportunities.
- : Research jobs for graduate students.
- : Research associate opportunities.
Science Alternatives
Looking for alternative careers? consult the following website for career options:
- (University of Oxford)
- (Science Careers Blog)
- (Available in the McGill Library)
Alternative Career: Patent Agent
- - Information on becoming a patent/trademark agent.
- IP courses - Courses on patents, trademarks, and copyright.
Alternative Career: Science & Medical Writing
- (The Editors' Weekly)
- (AMWA)
- - Links to organizations recruiting students/graduates for science editing/writing opportunities.