Q: Who can attend CFRI events?
A: CFRI organizes workshops, lectures and seminars for a variety of groups including trainees (graduate students and postdoctoral fellows), clinical research coordinators, summer students, high school students and the general public.
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Q: Do I have to register for CFRI events?
A: Yes, space is limited for all workshops & seminars. Register early to avoid being wait-listed. To register for upcoming events visit the Event Calendar or email reseduc@cfri.ca.
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Q: Does it cost to attend CFRI events?
A: Most CFRI events are free such as trainee workshops, seminars and public events. If there is a cost to an event it will be stated in the registration information.
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Q: What types of trainee workshops and seminars does CFRI offer?
A: CFRI offers many education opportunities through-out the year for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the area of research skills and career development. For more information on upcoming events visit the Event Calendar
In conjunction with the Faculty of Medicine, CFRI also organizes workshops for postdoctoral fellows. Click here for more information.
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Q: Does CFRI advertise other trainee workshops?
A: Yes, if you have an educational event such as a seminar or guest lecture that you would like to include on the Event Calendar send your request to reseduc@cfri.ca.
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Q: Does CFRI host events for the general public to attend?
A: Yes, CFRI offers specific seminars designed to engage the public in science and leading edge research.
Mini Med School is a 6 week series offered in the Spring & Fall that presents health science research knowledge in an accessible way. For more information see Speakers & Events – Mini Med School.
Every year, in conjunction with Providence Health Care Research Institute and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, the Child & Family Research Institute organizes an evening lecture on current research topics. For more information see Speakers & Events – Research Week.
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Q: What education opportunities are available at CFRI for high school students?
A: Mini Med School reserves seating for nominated high school students. Students who attend the sessions are then eligible to compete for a summer scholarship to work in one of the CFRI labs. For more information see Speakers & Events – Mini Med School.
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Q: What education opportunities are available at CFRI for undergraduate students?
A: CFRI offers a summer research program that gives undergraduate and medical students the opportunity to work on a research project with CFRI investigators and other full time trainees. For more information see Training Programs – Summer Students.
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Q: Does CFRI offer workshops & seminars for Clinical Research Coordinators?
A: Yes, CFRI provides professional development opportunities specifically for Clinical Research Coordinators at BC Children’s & Women’s Hospital. For more information visit the Training Programs - Clinical Research Coordinators.
CFRI Trainees
Q: Who is considered a CFRI Trainee?
A: A CFRI trainee is a full-time graduate student (masters or doctoral), postdoctoral fellow, or clinical fellow who is actively engaged in full-time research under the supervision of a CFRI category 1 or 2 member.
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Q: Is registration mandatory for trainees at CFRI?
A: Yes, registration is mandatory for all trainees. This will ensure you are given a profile on the CFRI Training website, have access to regular communications from the Research Education Office, and be eligible for certain funding opportunities.
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Q: What are the benefits of registering as a trainee?
A: There are many benefits including access to various education events (research skills and career development), assistance with grant applications, a web profile, funding opportunities and trainee social events.
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Q: How do I register as a CFRI Trainee?
A: The registration is online at
http://www.cfri-training.ca/student/registration.asp.
Once you have completed the form, and pressed the submit button, your registration will be processed by the Research Education Office within 2-3 working days.
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Q: My contact details have changed since I first registered. Who do I contact?
A: If your email or other contact details have changed since you first registered, send an email with the correct information to reseduc@cfri.ca
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Q: I am completing my training in the next few months. Do I need to inform anyone of my completion date?
A: To ensure our trainee database is current please let us know when you have completed your training. Send an email to reseduc@cfri.ca with your full name, supervisor’s name and completion date. Note that the Research Education Office is in the process of establishing an alumni database and alumni page on our website. For more information on this initiative, click here
CFRI Trainee Awards
Q: What types of trainee awards are available from CFRI?
A: CFRI offers several funding opportunities to CFRI trainees. These include Graduate Studentships, Postdoctoral Fellowships, Trainee Travel Grants and Research Methodology Training Grants. For more information visit Funding Opportunities and click on CFRI Funding.
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Q: How many awards are given out each year and how are they selected?
A: At present there are 4 Graduate Studentships and 2 Postdoctoral Fellowships awarded each year. Applicants are selected by the CFRI Research Awards Committee, made up of members from each of the research areas in the institute.
The number of Trainee Travel Grants varies, with approximately 17 grants awarded each year. The Trainee Travel Grant applications are entered into a draw and on average 4 are selected at each competition.
A limited number of Research Methodology Training Grants are awarded each year and are selected by the Chair of the Research Awards Committee.
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Q: How much funding do award recipients receive?
A: Graduate Studentships - $20,000/year
Postdoctoral Fellowships - $38,000/year + $1,500 travel allowance
Travel Grants – up to $1,200 CDN per applicant
Research Methodology Training Grants – between $500-3000 CDN per applicant
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the CFRI Trainee Awards listed in the previous section?
A: Applicants must be full-time research trainees, registered with the CFRI Research Education Office and under the supervision of a CFRI member (category 1 or 2).
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Q: Can I apply for a CFRI trainee award if I do not work on the CFRI site?
A: If you meet the criteria stated above then you are eligible to apply for CFRI Trainee Awards.
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Q: When are applications for trainee awards due?
A: Graduate Studentships – January 18
- Postdoctoral Fellowships – November 15
- Travel Grants – March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15
- Research Methodology Training Grants – applications may be submitted at any time
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Q: When are funds provided to award recipients?
A:
- Graduate Studentships – between July 1 and September 1
- Postdoctoral Fellowships – between July 1 and September 1
- Travel Grants – April 1, July 1, October 1 and
January 1
- Research Methodology Training Grants – within 2 weeks of receipt of application
To learn more about CFRI awards go to Funding Opportunities
Summer Student Research Program
Q: How do I find a supervisor?
A: It is up to the applicant to find and arrange a supervisor. We do not find supervisors for the students. Search our researcher database on our website to find a supervisor in the field you would like to study.
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Q: How many students can a supervisor have?
A: Supervisors are allowed one student per application. Please refer to our Program Guidelines
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Q: Who is eligible to participate in the CFRI Summer Student Research Program?
A: Undergraduate and medical students from a recognized university in Canada, or abroad, are eligible to apply.
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Q: I am currently an undergraduate student but am graduating in May, am I still eligible to apply for Summer Student Research Program funding?
A: Unfortunately, students not returning to undergraduate or medical studies in the following fall/winter semester are not eligible to apply to the program.
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Q: My university’s semester ends later than other universities. Will I have enough time to participate?
A: The Summer Student Research Program runs from mid-May through to the end of August. It does not matter when you start your project and many students have start dates that stagger between May and June. Students will be funded for a minimum of 8 weeks to a maximum of 12 weeks; therefore calculate at least 8-10 weeks to do a research project with an end date of August 31st.
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Q: What is the program schedule for summer students?
A: All students participating in the CFRI SSRP must attend the seminars held on Tuesdays and Thursdays during June and July. The Tuesday seminars take place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and the Thursday seminars take place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. In addition, students participate in a Poster Day that occurs on the last Thursday in July from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Q: Do I have to attend all the seminars?
A: Yes, all students accepted into the CFRI Summer Student Research Program are required to attend seminars on both days and participate in the Poster Day. Students funded by CFRI who are not in regular attendance may have their funding revoked.
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Q: Is the CFRI’s Sumer Student Research Program associated with the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Summer Student Research Program?
A: No, the CFRI Summer Student Research Program and the UBC Summer Student Research Program are two separate programs. If you have applied to both programs, and received funding from the UBC SSRP, you must accept the UBC award. Further information regarding the UBC program can be found on the Faculty of Medicine website.
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Q: Can I participate in the Summer Student Research Program if I do not work on the CFRI site?
A: Yes, students may participate in the Research Education Program. Visit the website for the External Summer Student application form. However, students with funding from CFRI must be supervised by a researcher on the CFRI site and therefore must be on the CFRI site to participate in the program.
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Q: When is the application due?
A: The application deadline is fixed to March 15th of every year. If this date falls on a weekend, the application is due the following Monday by 4.30pm.
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Q: The application said to include original transcripts for the last two years. I am in my second year and my semester grades are not out yet. Can my application include my high school transcripts to meet the ‘last two years’ requirement?
A: Yes, include your first year undergraduate transcript AND your high school transcript.
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Q: Do the transcripts need to be originals?
A: Yes, only original transcripts or certified copies will be accepted. Photocopied, faxed or grade printouts will not be accepted. Transcripts also need to be signed by your CFRI supervisor.
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Q: The application indicates that the project registration will need to be approved by the Supervisors’ Department Head. How do I get the Department Head’s approval?
A: The application form needs to be signed by the student, the Supervisor, and finally, the Department Head. It is the responsibility of your supervisor to get their Department Head’s signature.
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Q: A note on the application says we can not receive other sources of funding. What does this mean?
A: The student is not able to receive funding from another institute or university for the same type of training opportunity because the studentship requires the student to work full time for the duration of the project.
You may be able to hold a second job as long as it does not occur during the day, when you are required to work on your project.
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Q: How many students are funded each year and how are they selected?
A: There are approximately 20 awards given each year. The scores are based on grades, feasibility of project and the project itself. The likelihood of success depends on the student’s score and how many students apply each year.
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Q: How much funding do summer students receive?
A: The amount of funding given depends on:
a) type of student you are – Undergraduate Students receive a maximum of $3,750 for 12 weeks and Medical Students receive a maximum of $4,250 for 12 weeks.
b) length of your stay – students are paid for the weeks they are physically on site working. If you take a week off, you will not be paid for it.
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Q: When do we get paid?
A: You are paid on the 15th and 30th of each month, through the University of British Columbia. Payment concerns and enquiries can be directed to Ashley Biggerstaff at 604-875-2000 ext 5397. |
