Student Researchers
Research is a fundamental component of the student experience, and Queen’s is dedicated to providing opportunities for students, at all academic levels, to participate in the research process. Students engaged in research and innovation grow through experiential learning, exposure to state-of-the-art research facilities, opportunities to launch entrepreneurial ventures based on discoveries made at Queen’s and engagement with government, business, and community leaders through unique programs.
The exceptional pool of students and post-doctoral fellows at Queen’s represents an unrivaled talent base that has broad impact. Some of the nationally recognized achievements of Queen's student researchers and post-doctoral fellows since 2010 include holding 29 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, 5 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships, and 7 Banting Post-Doctoral Fellowships.
Student Spotlight: Ending Well - Meet Christine Moon
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar, MD/PhD Student in Kinesiology
Student Spotlight: Learning about Day Schools - Meet Jackson Pind
PhD Student in Education
Student Spotlight: Artificial and Ethical - Meet Stephanie Kelley
PhD Student in Management
Student Spotlight: Don't Read This Profile - Meet Matthew Kan
PhD Student in Psychology
Student Spotlight: Rehabilitating Education - Meet Christiana Asantewaa Okyere
PhD Student in Rehabilitation Science
Student Spotlight: A Breath of Fresh Air - Meet Michael Wood
PhD Student in Neuroscience
Student Spotlight: Deep Knowledge - Meet Ekaterina Antsygina
PhD Student in Law
Student Spotlight: Seek and Destroy - Meet Taha Azad
PhD Student in Biomedical and Molecular Science
Student Spotlight: Keeping on her Toes - Meet Lauren Welte
PhD Student in Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Student Spotlight: Investing in Yourself - Meet Korey Pasch
PhD Student in Political Studies
Student Spotlight: Coming to Kingston for a Global Perspective - Meet Heena Mistry
PhD Student in History
Student Spotlight: Small Scale Achievements - Meet Hannah Dies
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar, MD/PhD Student in Chemical Engineering
Student Spotlight: Make an Impact - Meet Allen Champagne
MD/PhD Student in Neuroscience
Student Spotlight: Building Community Online - Meet Kuukuwa Andam
PhD Student in Law
Student Spotlight: Traditional Work - Meet Jordyn Hrenyk
MSc Student in Management
Graduate and Post-Doctoral Research
Much of the vibrant research conducted at Queen’s depends on robust, productive, and flourishing research collaborations between world-class faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows.
Graduate research at Queen’s helps students acquire refined and distinctive skills for employment in industry and academia. Queen’s graduate students and post-doctoral fellows perform crucial roles in advancing research discoveries in all fields with wide-ranging impact. See the School of Graduate Studies for more information on programs.
Queen’s is proud to support graduate students and post-doctoral fellows by providing:
Interdisciplinary and collaborative programs
- Centre for Neuroscience Studies
- Human Mobility Research Centre
- GeoEngineering Centre at Queen’s-RMC
- Master of Art Conservation
Innovative training opportunities
Major funding and awards
- Queen’s Research Opportunities Funds (Post-Doctoral)
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
- Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships
- Banting Post-Doctoral Fellowships
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
- University Research Services Searchable Funding Database
Research promotion initiatives
Undergraduate Research
Queen’s is committed to fostering opportunities for undergraduate research. Research experience at this level provides a foundation for students to acquire industry-ready skills and prepare for further education.
Curricular Opportunities
- Thesis/Independent Study: Consult individual departments about a potential thesis or independent study project during the final year
- Major Map: Consult the Career Services resource for research opportunities unique to specific majors and/or disciplines
- Undergraduate Student Summer Research Fellowship: Funding for projects at Queen’s Kingston campus and the Bader International Study Centre Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England
- Internships & Field Studies: Develop professional and academic skills with the Queen’s University Internship Program or on-site field research opportunities
Co-Curricular Opportunities
- Inquiry@Queen's interdisciplinary research conference
- Discipline-Specific Undergraduate Conferences facilitated by individual departments
- Art of Research Photo Contest
- ASUS Journal of Indigenous Studies
- DATA
- Queen’s Science Undergraduate Research Journal
- Undergraduate Review
A New Light
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