The Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation (ORIHI) Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) provides students the opportunity to gain research experience in a hospital setting working with passionate researchers across many different disciplines.
Each year, we accept students into our SSRP with the goal of matching student qualifications to potential projects. For the third year running, it is our pleasure to announce that five positions are being supported by the Office of the Vice President of Research and Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Why participate in SSRP?
SSRP is a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable experience in a clinical setting. Students will be responsible for much of the research work on their own while having an Osler clinician as their supervisor. There is also a chance to interact with patients directly and to observe the daily functions of a clinical environment.
Program highlights
- Supervisors represent multiple departments across the hospital offering a diversity of experience
- Students are assigned a mentor to support research conduct
- 15 week program from May to August
- Bi-weekly education sessions to advance knowledge in research related topics
- Opportunity to present project at the ORIHI poster presentation day
- Awards presented to select projects
Eligibility criteria
- Completed at least two years of post-secondary education, ideally in a health-related discipline with plans to return to school in the fall
- Excellent computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize workload and attention to detail
- Ability to work onsite and travel between Osler sites - Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness
- Additional considerations:
- Knowledge of research methodology, REB/regulatory bodies is an asset
- Knowledge of data analysis programs/software an asset
Responsibilities and tasks
- Assist researchers in designing a research project
- Create/revise study-related documents
- Prepare and submit studies to the Research Ethics Board
- Perform study procedures (data collection and analysis)
- Attend education sessions
- Compile all of study information into a poster format and present at the Osler Research poster presentation day in August
Required documents for application
- Online student application form
- Your CV/resume and cover letter
- A copy of your university transcripts (official or unofficial)
- One reference letter (e.g. from a professor or previous employer)
How to apply
The online application for the 2025 program will open on January 6, 2025.
Program duration
The SSRP runs from May 5 – August 26, 2025.
Pay and work hours
Student positions are paid at minimum wage. Students are expected to work onsite full-time (35 hours/week) for the duration of the program.
Important dates:
- Applications open: January 16, 2025
- Deadline to apply: February 21, 2025
- Interview period: March 10 – 21, 2025
- Confirmation of acceptance: March 28, 2025
- Orientation day: May 6, 2025
For more information, please contact SSRP@williamoslerhs.ca. Please note: As we receive high volume of applications every year, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
