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.
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
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

Funding and Resources
