Centre for Research Opportunities

Delve into the unknown... get into research!

About us

Our Centre provides research experiential learning opportunities in academic, government, industry, and non-profit organizations in Canada and abroad.

Our Mission

The Centre's mission is to facilitate and increase research opportunities for registered students and visiting researchers. We collaborate with our University community, as well as national and international partners, to support and promote innovation.

Our Vision

The Centre's vision is to build a culture of research within all faculties and to embed relevant opportunities at the core of the student experience. As part of a leading global research institution, we foster the development of expertise and talent in innovation.

Local opportunities

Are you a University of Ottawa student interested in doing research as part of your university career? The Centre for Research Opportunities can help you do this!

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Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) - Scholarship

You can work on a research project with a University of Ottawa faculty member for a minimum of 75 hours and can also receive an award of $1,000 as part of UROP!

Ingenium-uOttawa Graduate Fellowship in Gender, Science and Technology

As a graduate student, you could participate in public history projects as they relate to gender, science, and technology at a national museum and receive an award of $5,000!

Mitacs Accelerate

As a graduate student, you could get a minimum of $15,000 in funding to work on a research project with a University of Ottawa faculty member in collaboration with an industry or non-profit organization!

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Undergraduate Student Research Awards Program (USRA) – Natural Sciences and Eng…

Join the research team of a University of Ottawa faculty member to work on a research project for 16 consecutive weeks and receive an award of at least $7,500!

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Mitacs Business Strategy Internship Program (BSI)

BSI is a 16-week full-time internship program that will provide undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to develop a strategic project in partnership with a company or not-for-profit (NFP) in Canada.

International Opportunities

Would you like to go abroad to work on a research project? The Centre for Research Opportunities facilities multiple programs that offer such opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students.

Canada Learning Initiative in China (CLIC) - Undergraduate Research Internships

Join the research team of a Shanghai Jiao Tong University faculty member during the summer and get funding to cover most of the expenses!

Undergraduate International Funding Opportunities

Apply for external funding programs available for undergraduate students to do research abroad!

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Graduate International Funding Opportunities

Apply for external funding programs available for graduate students to do research abroad!

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Mitacs Globalink Research Award

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student? Would you like to go abroad to do research? Mitacs offers an exciting program and funding opportunities for international research stays.

Opportunities for External Students

Are you a student at another Canadian institution or an international student interested in doing research with a University of Ottawa faculty member? The Centre for Research Opportunities offers a variety of opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at other institutions.

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Visiting Student Researcher (VSR) Program

Come and do research with a University of Ottawa faculty member or an affiliated professional researcher on a full-time basis for either a short- or long-term stay. As a visiting student researcher, you have access to student services on campus!

Mitacs

Are you an undergraduate or graduate international student and would like to come to the University of Ottawa and do research? Mitacs offers an array of programs and funding for both short- and long-term research stays.

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Virtual Research Opportunities

Are you an external student, undergraduate or graduate? Would you like to take part in a virtual research project with a University of Ottawa faculty member? Our centre offers an exciting variety of virtual research opportunities throughout the year!

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