Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Research

Our department houses some of the top researchers in the their field.听 There are many opportunities for students to get involved in research, either through volunteering in labs or participating in studies to earn credit points towards their course marks.

Student Research

Participate in a Research Study听(厂翱狈础)

Course-based Research Projects

An undergraduate research project (听触听) in Psychology and Neuroscience involves working in the laboratory of a faculty researcher. Projects can take place at any time during the academic year, as well as over the summer, and can last for an entire semester or continue for a year or more.

Research Awards and Fellowships听

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

+ Volunteering

what is it/when to pursue/how to pursue/who can supervise

+Independent and directed reseearch projects

indedependent(full year)/directed 12 week (1 semester)

2 cols. - look at computer science career planning example (see Simon's templates)

+Honours

Overview and link to Honours page

+USRAs听

overview and link to USRA (scholarship and awards)

+ Tips for Contacting Prospective Supervisors

check websites/find contact info/how approach/what to say/what not to say/

+Labs听

link to labs page


Faculty Research听

海角社区app's membership in the U15 distinguishes us as one of Canada鈥檚 leading research-intensive universities, attracting $258M in annual research funding. Many 海角社区app researchers are nationally and听internationally recognized听for their work, whether it鈥檚 groundbreaking, thought-provoking or solving real-world issues.

Faculty Research Topics: (ASK AARON should we include more in this list beyond the pillars)

  • Developmental: Language and literacy, social-cognitive child development
  • Animal: Canid behaviour (wolves, coyotes, red foxes, dogs), learning, genetics, songbird behaviour, scent and attractions in rodents
  • Clinical: Addictions (smoking, gambling, alcohol), perfectionism, sleep
  • Neuroscience: Insect behaviour, hormones, stress, sensory processes in hearing, biological rhythms, attention, cognition and information processing, neuroimaging with MRI

Faculty Resources

Research Awards and Research Chairs