Undergraduate Medical Student Research Programs 2025/2026 APPLICATION FOR TRAINEE/STUDENTS (Summer 2025)

12 pm NOON December 1st, 2024. This application is to be used for both the BScMed and MED Summer Research Programs

Please ensure you select the correct program.

Important Information and Instructions:

The application form is to be completed by the Trainee (your supervisor will fill out a separate form). You will be asked to upload 3 documents;

1. Project Abstract
2. Research Proposal
3. Role of the Student

*The application will close at 12 pm (noon) December 1st, 2024 NOON. Ensure you submit by the deadline.

**Please note: All trainee projects (BScMed and MED Summer Research Program) require BOTH a primary supervisor AND a Co-supervisor at the time of application. The application cannot be submitted without this information. See supervisor eligibility below.

Supervisor Eligibility

Primary supervisor must hold a minimum appointment of Assistant Professor within the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba
Co-supervisor must hold a minimum appointment of Assistant Professor within the University of Manitoba (any faculty/college).

Please note that some exceptions are allowed and if you are unsure, please email the program coordinator at advanceddegreesmedicine@umanitoba.ca.

Primary supervisor may supervise one 1st year BScMed and one 2nd year BScMed at the same time

Primary supervisors may supervise one BScMed (year 1 or year 2) and one MED Summer Research Program student at the same time

Co-supervisors may co-supervise as many students as is practical (no conditions limiting the number of students)

For the purpose of this application, students will be referred to as trainees. References to Supervisor will be considered the Primary Supervisor unless labeled Co-supervisor.

Student Qualifications to Apply;

BSc.(MED) Program - To qualify students must be currently enrolled (in good standing) in the Max Rady College of Medicine within their first year of the medical training program.

MED Summer Research Program - To qualify students must be currently enrolled (in good standing) in the Max Rady College of Medicine within their first OR second year of their medical training program.

Distinction between BSc(Med) and MED Summer Research Program:

BSc(Med) Program: The B.Sc. (Med.) program gives medical students an opportunity to engage in original research, either in basic medical sciences or clinical or community health, under the supervision of a member of the Medical Faculty (or a faculty member from an approved institution). The BSc(Med) program spans for 2 summers and is a DEGREE program where students are awarded their BSc(Med) upon graduation from medical school.

MED Summer Research Program: The specific aim of the program is to develop student skills within the following areas: experimental design, hypothesis testing, critical evaluation of data and effective communication of results. This is a non-degree course but will be recorded on the student's transcript. Applications are reviewed by the selection committee and ranked accordingly. This is a ONE summer program and is available to either 1st year or 2nd year medical students.