Ward Family Summer Student Research Program
The Ward Family Summer Student Research Program is a highly prestigious student experience offered by the Bloorview Research Institute (BRI) giving undergraduate students an opportunity to experience a unique interdisciplinary mentorship within the field of childhood disability research.
Successful incumbents will work with a BRI Scientist and their team on a research project, participate in lunch and learns and other activities to enhance both their training and research experience. The program will culminate with an opportunity for students to showcase their work at the annual Ward Research Day, which was held this year in July 18, 2023.
This year's 12-week program ran from May 1 to July 21, 2023.
Learn more about the 2023 Ward Summer students
The program is generously supported by the Ward Family Foundation.
Compensation
- The program runs for 12 weeks from May 1 to July 21 of each year
- Students will be paid $15.50 per hour based on a 37.5 hour week (full-time), less statutory deductions, including 4% in lieu of vacation and relevant statutory holiday pay
- Students will be paid biweekly through payroll
Application Process
Applications for the 2024 Ward Family Summer Student Research Program will open in December 2023.
2024 Summer Student with Lived Experience Opportunity
As part of this program, the Bloorview Research Institute has a dedicated position for undergraduate and/or college students living with a disability. This position was established to enhance the inclusion of young people with disabilities in pediatric research.
Like all positions within the Ward Summer Student Research Program, this opportunity will expose the successful candidate to the field of research and pediatric rehabilitation while providing them with a unique mentorship experience.
2024 Summer Research Student - Indigenous Stream
The Bloorview Research Institute has two dedicated positions for undergraduate and/or college students who are of Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit descent. These positions were established to enhance the inclusion of all young peoples in pediatric research.
Similar to the positions within the Ward Summer Student Research Program, this opportunity will expose the successful candidate to the field of research and pediatric rehabilitation while providing them with a unique mentorship experience.
Both of these student streams are generously supported by CIBC.
