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RISE-Globalink Research Internship

Mitacs and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) have partnered to offer the RISE-Globalink Research Internship (RISE-GRI), which offers undergraduate students at Canadian universities the opportunity to undertake research at eligible German institutions.
RISE-GRI pairs Canadian students with three-month projects supervised by PhD students in Germany.

  • Open to full-time undergraduates in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, or engineering (or a closely related field) who have completed at least two years of a four- or five-year program
    • Students in Quebec enrolled in a three-year undergraduate degree must have completed at least one year of their university program
  • Applications accepted until December 15, 2018. Students must apply through the RISE application portal.
  • Competitive opportunity — only top-ranked students are matched with projects
  • Projects must start between May 15 and July 9, 2019
  • Approved recipients receive $6,000 toward travel and accommodations

For questions about the application procedure, matching process, and internship placement, please contact rise-germany@daad.de. For any questions regarding the funding, please contact Mitacs International at international@mitacs.ca.

Kind regards,

Elise Buckley 
Mitacs International

international@mitacs.ca

 

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Co-op and Career Fair October 3 & 4

Meet employers and make connections at the Co-op and Career Fair on October 3 & 4

Curious about where your degree can take you? Learn about work opportunities and possible career paths at UVic’s Work Experience and Career Fair.

PLUS stop by the Career Prep Corner for tips on how to connect with employers and grad schools.

There are many employers wanting to connect specifically with SCIENCE students, including:

  • Stemcell Technologies
  • Teck Resources
  • Photon Control
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • Rio Tinto
  • Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
  • University of Western States
  • …many more!

When: Tuesday, October 2 and Wednesday, October 3 from 10 – 3

Where: Michele Pujol Room (SUB) + Career Prep Corner across the hall in the Upper Lounge

Learn more at uvic.ca/coopandcareer/fair.

 

 

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Campus Sustainability Fund

The UVic Campus Sustainability Fund is looking for project submissions. The Fund offers money to implement sustainability projects on campus that relate concretely to the Sustainability Action Plan. Nineteen projects have been approved thus far.

Projects must:

  • be submitted by a campus community member
  • begin implementation within 12 months of the funding decision
  • create viable student learning opportunities

Submission deadline is October 15th

If you have a sustainability idea, please contact action@uvic.ca to consult with a Sustainability Coordinator on the project’s feasibility.