BJI/CMHR Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Program
The goals of this program are:
While not required, priority will be given to projects that include a transdisciplinary aspect in the proposed research.
BJI is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization. As part of this commitment, we will consider diversity of the awardees to provide opportunities for interns within equity-deserving groups (black, indigenous, persons of colour, interns who identify as LGBTQ2S+, women, visible minorities, and those with disabilities.
Students in the BJI/CMHR Summer Research Internship Program are required to participate in regular meetings over the summer to discuss their projects. In addition, as part of the BJI program, interns must participate in Lunch & Learn Sessions provided over the course of the summer as well as prepare and present a PowerPoint presentation at the BJI Summer Research Symposium. Each individual is instructed to prepare a presentation for the group regarding their project and the results of their summer research project. The focus is on the transdisciplinary aspects of the project and results.
Bone and Joint Institute members are invited to work with the applicant they wish to nominate and together submit an application by following the process below.
Deadline for Application: Wednesday, March 25th, 5:00 pm
Online Qualtrics Application process includes PDF transcript upload.
BJI members are encouraged to use the details below to work with the student they wish to nominate and together submit an application using the online form in Qualitrics.
Supervisors are asked to email their support letters directly to cmhruwo@uwo.ca, ensuring that their applicant's name is in both the email subject and indicated in the filename.
If you have any questions, please email cmhruwo@uwo.ca.
Students and Supervisors are encouraged to use the following to prepare their applications prior to using the online application portal. You will need to complete the portal in a single session.
Application components for BJI/CMHR Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Awards:
We encourage students to work with their potential supervisor to draft an application using a word processing program before starting the online application form.
1. Awards (if applicable). List any post-secondary scholarships, awards or honours that you have received and include their dates. (1,300 characters maximum)
2. Research Experience (if applicable). List any previous research experiences. Include the supervisor and location of the research experience as well as the title of the project and its outcomes (e.g., presentations or publications resulting from the research). (2,500 characters maximum)
3. Other Experience (if applicable). List any additional roles or responsibilities you have held in academic, volunteer, extracurricular, and work-related experiences. (1,300 characters maximum)
4. Research Interests /Potential – Summarize your interest in musculoskeletal health research and any additional skills that you have that may contribute to your success in this program. (1,300 characters maximum)
5. Potential career benefits – Explain how your participation in BJI Undergraduate Summer Program may be useful for your future education or career goals. (1,300 characters maximum)
6. Project Abstract – (student should work with mentor for this portion; 3,500 characters maximum)
Describe your project using language accessible to a general audience using the following headings:
7. Training Environment - (student should work with mentor for this portion; 2,000 characters maximum)
Outline the benefits to be gained from the described lab/research placement, in terms of the proposed knowledge and skills development. Should include a description of the mentorship plan.
8. Transcripts - PDF versions of transcripts will be required to upload at the time of application. For current Western Undergrads an unofficial transcript will be accepted. Any external transcripts must be official copies.
9. Letter of Support - See above
Complete and submit the Application using the following link: BJI/CMHR Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Awards
