Research
Contact Information
Research Officer
Karen Kueneman
kueneman@uwo.ca
519-661-2111x85383
FIMS & Nursing Building
Rm 4137
Assistant Dean Research
Isola Ajiferuke
iajiferu@uwo.ca
519-661-2111x81364
FIMS & Nursing Building
Rm 4025
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
FIMS undergraduate students have the opportunity to gain academic research experience through two programs that pair students with faculty members actively engaged in research projects. Applications open at various points in the year and are specified below.
Current Opportunities
FIMS Fellowship Program
The FIMS Undergraduate Fellowship Program provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to obtain research experience by working with faculty members who are undertaking new, innovative and collaborative research projects. Third and fourth year FIMS undergraduate students are invited to apply for the available 2022-2023 fellowship positions.
- 2022 Program Description and How to Apply
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 4:00 p.m. ET.
2022-2023 Research Projects
- The Diplomacy of Diaspora and Migration Museums
Research Team: Sarah Smith, Kirsty Robertson (Visual Arts, Faculty of Arts & Humanities)
> Description of project and details of available positions (pdf)
Undergraduate Summer Research Internship (USRI)
Western's Undergraduate Summer Research Internships (USRI) Program provides undergraduate students with engaged learning experiences and opportunities to learn new research methods and techniques alongside faculty mentors.
- FIMS-Specific USRI Program Information
- Summer 2022 postings: 2022 USRI Research Projects and how to apply (pdf)
- Deadline for Applications: April 18, 2022 at 12 noon