Research

It is a good idea to start thinking about research opportunities early on in your undergraduate degree, as it can take time to find a research project that aligns with your interests and a professor who is willing to take you on. Here are some tips for gaining research experience:

  • Talk to professors and students and attend research talks to learn about what others are working on.

  • Once you've found a few professors whose research aligns with your interests, reach out to them. Be prepared to discuss their research, explain why you're interested, and describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit to work with them.

    • Remember: you are an undergraduate. You most likely do not have research experience, but you have other skills that can be applied.

  • Faculty members without listed labs on the Academic Faculty list can still supervise honours thesis students. The same also applies to Adjuncts.

Find a Researcher

The easiest way to find researchers who align with your interests is to search keywords in the Research Experts Search. You can also view the academic faculty and their area of research on the Faculty and Staff page through the Psychology Department

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