The Schulich-UWindsor Opportunities for Research Excellence Program (SWORP) is offering 10 grants of $5,000 each to support research projects by medical students at UWindsor's Schulich campus. This initiative is to provide students from the Windsor program of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry to enhance their research experience under the supervision of a University of Windsor faculty member.
Grant details:
- Eligibility: Open to undergraduate medical students enrolled in the first or second year at the Windsor Campus of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
- Supervisors: Must hold a University of Windsor appointment (assistance is available to help with this). Applications must be submitted jointly by a student and a supervisor.
- Funding use: Grants may cover research supplies and provide a stipend for students.
- Duration: Awards are typically for a period of 18 months.
Key dates:
- Application deadline: Mid-February 2025
- Results announced: March 2025
- SWORP mixer: Monday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Medical Education Building. (Participation in this mixer is encouraged but not mandatory.)
How to Get Started:
Interested clinicians are invited to express their interest by sharing a brief summary (one paragraph to one page) of their research area or project idea. Submit this summary to Jessica Flammia at jessica.flammia@uwindsor.ca by Friday, Nov. 29.
For additional information or questions, contact Flammia at jessica.flammia@uwindsor.ca.
