Student Research Opportunities Fund 

Opportunities & Eligibility 

Students may apply to three opportunities that support different types of research engagement.

Summer Research Positions

16-week summer research assistantships in social sciences, humanities, and health disciplines 

This is 16 weeks of paid full-time employment.

Supervisor’s Contribution: $5,183 

Applications Due: March 31, 2026 

Eligibility: Confirmed a faculty member, both the student and supervisor must complete a portion of the application.

Fall-Winter Research Positions - Launching Fall 2026

Part-Time research assistantships during Fall and Winter terms, in any discipline.

Supervisor’s contribution: $1500 

Applications due: September 

Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have secured a faculty member to supervise their research.

Research Experiences Fund - Launching Fall 2026

Funds to support travel and registration costs to attend a conference, participate in research skills training, or other short term research-related learning opportunity.

Eligibility: Any undergraduate student may apply 

Applications: Fall and Winter term competitions

Part-Time NU Research Assistantships (NURA) - Launching Fall 2026

Employment as a student research assistant for up to 10 hours/week during the Fall and/or Winter terms. Students work closely with a faculty member to on a research project that is not related to the student's coursework. Students share their work with the scholars network and NU community (e.g., present at UGRC or other knowledge mobilization opportunity).

Salary is split between the SROF and faculty member.

Applications due: September 

Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have confirmed a faculty mentor to supervise their research. 

In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through faculty mentorship throughout the research experience, students will also participate in a scholar's network and professional development activities where they can connect with other student researchers, build skills, and share their experiences.

  • Increase the number of undergraduate students actively engaged in research  
  • Provide undergraduate students with an enriched opportunity to develop transferable skills beyond the classroom  
  • Create an inclusive environment where students have the opportunity to connect with others engaged in research, develop appreciation for diverse approaches to research, and acquire skills and knowledge so that they feel comfortable within research and knowledge translation environments  
  • Develop specialized research & communication skills.
  • Document your learning through RSD credit.
  • Expand your network by connecting with students, professors, and others working in research spaces
  • Collaborate with a professor on a project to gain in-depth knowledge in your area of interest
  • Try out research to see if graduate studies or a research-related career appeals to you.

Calls for the RA programs will be sent in March (for Summer) and September (for Fall-Winter). Watch your email for more info, including application forms and deadlines. 

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Contact Information

If you have questions or need support, you’re welcome to reach out:

General Inquiries: officegsr@nipissingu.ca 

Research Inquiries: research@nipissingu.ca

The Student Research Opportunities Fund was established following a $600,000 major gift from The Peacock Family Foundation. To learn more about the impact of the fund or to make a donation, visit  The Student Research Opportunity Fund.  

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