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Graduate Research Trainee

Eligibility

If you are enrolled in a graduate program at another university and would like to attend 看片视频 for a limited period of time (up to a maximum of 12 months) to conduct research only, you must apply as a Graduate Research Trainee. This category of registration is for students registered in a graduate program at their home university to conduct PART of their thesis research at 看片视频 under the supervision of a 看片视频 professor.

Please note: Extensions beyond 12 months are not granted.

If you are an international student planning to attend 看片视频 as a graduate research trainee, you will need to obtain valid immigration documents. Please refer to for details on the process for employers hiring foreign nationals who are exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This includes graduate research trainees. Employers must submit an offer of employment online through the and pay a compliance fee before the work permit application is submitted. Ensure that that the offer of employment and compliance fee payment have been submitted electronically by your academic unit before you submit your work permit application. You will need a copy of the completed form for inclusion with your work permit application.

The purpose of the training period at 看片视频 must be described. Acceptable reasons include:

  • the student is engaged in collaborative projects between professor(s) at 看片视频 and the student鈥檚 sponsoring institution;
  • the student wishes to take advantage of specific expertise, academic resources or technical capabilities at 看片视频 to enhance the thesis research being conducted at the sponsoring institution;
  • the student is completing a stage at 看片视频 under a specific Memorandum of Understanding between 看片视频 and the sponsoring Institution;
  • the student鈥檚 thesis supervisor has relocated to 看片视频, but the student remains registered at the former institution to complete his/her graduate degree

Please note: The category of graduate research trainee cannot be used to conduct the majority of a student's thesis research at 看片视频 under the supervision of a 看片视频 professor.

Conditions

看片视频/registration checklist

1. If you are an international student review the following document:

2. Obtain your letter of invitation/offer from 看片视频

This letter must be from the 看片视频 supervisor/academic you will pursue your research with, and should include the department name, the dates of your research and any applicable funding arrangements.

  • Note: To expedite the processing of your file, an email version of the Letter of Invitation may be submitted with your application.

3. Obtain your Letter of Permission.

This letter, in PDF format, is signed by a competent authority at your home university (such as the Registrar). The letter of permission must:

  • acknowledge that you are permitted to pursue your research at 看片视频 University
  • give a specific start and end date for the period you are permitted to be at 看片视频 (for example: January 1, 2024 to July 15, 2024)
  • describe the purpose of the training period at 看片视频 (see Eligibility)
  • include the signature of the signing official
  • be on letterhead of your University and should be in PDF format

4. Prepare your transcripts.

  • You will need a copy of your most recent transcript, including the current term, from the university where you are currently enrolled (this need not be official).

5. Complete the Graduate Research Trainee form in the and submit your documents. To use the portal, follow these steps:

Step 1 鈥� Create an account in the using your name, email, and birthdate.

  • A temporary PIN will be sent to your email account: retrieve the PIN, enter it in the portal and set a new password. NOTE: Previous 看片视频 students also need to create an account

Step 2 鈥� Start a Graduate Research Trainee application by clicking on Start new application. Next, from the application type picklist select Postdoctoral and Graduate Research Trainee Research and click on create new application.

Step 3 鈥� Complete all the corresponding forms, which include: language of choice, personal and biographical information, Legal status in Canada (requires uploading proof), Graduate Research Trainee requirements (requires uploading documents mentioned above), permission to disclose, applicant census (optional) and agreement, and submit your application.

Review Process

1. Academic Unit

Once you submit your Graduate Research Trainee application in the portal and upload the required documents, your file will be reviewed by your respective 看片视频 academic graduate unit. If your file is complete, it will be recommended for review by the Management of Academic Records, Enrolment Services.

2. Management of Academic Records, Enrolment Services

The Records Unit in Enrolment Services will also review your file and documents in the application portal and validate your eligibility. If you meet the criteria, your 看片视频 trainee record will be created, you will receive an email confirmation and be issued a registration confirmation letter in the Graduate Research Trainee application portal.

3. Academic Unit (for foreign nationals only)

For foreign nationals who require a work permit, upon confirmation of your trainee status at 看片视频 in the Graduate Research Trainee application portal, the academic unit will submit an offer of employment and pay the associated compliance fee using the

NOTE: All the above steps must be completed before you come to 看片视频. Invitations cannot be made retroactively.

CHANGE TO RESEARCH DATES OR CANCELLATIONS: If the period of research, as indicated on your invitation letter or registration confirmation letter from 看片视频, changes (e.g. start date is delayed) or you are not able to attend, you MUST inform the 看片视频 supervisor and department, and Management of Academic Records by email, in order for your traineeship to be cancelled or your start date changed. Note: a change in dates also requires a revised letter of permission from your home institution.

Please remember that you must make your own arrangements for health coverage (insurance) for the duration of your visit to 看片视频. You may be required to provide proof of coverage upon your arrival at 看片视频.

As a Graduate Research Trainee, you will not be charged any tuition or ancillary fees; however, this means that you will not be a member of any student society and will not be eligible for services provided by Student Services (e.g., Student Health Service, advice on immigration issues, etc.). You will be issued a 看片视频 Student ID card which will give you access to university buildings and labs pertinent to your area of research as well as the libraries. Should you wish to use the athletics facilities you may purchase a .

Tax information

看片视频 University will not issue T2202A forms to Research Trainees, as they are not registered at 看片视频 in an eligible program for the Canadian federal income tax "Education amount". Therefore, any scholarship, fellowship or stipend received while a Research Trainee at 看片视频 may be subject to Canadian federal income tax, unless the trainee is eligible for the "Education amount" through an appropriate student status at their home university during that period. Please consult the relevant Canadian federal income tax guide for further information.

Other categories of research trainees

Undergraduate research trainees: Please refer to the Undergraduate Research Trainee website for application and registration procedures.

Postdoctoral research trainees: Please refer to the Postdoctoral Research website for application and registration procedures.

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