INtegrated Student Program In Research Education (INSPIRE)

The INSPIRE Program aims to provide students with research training and practical experiences in child health research during the academic year. Students are matched with a mentor and contribute to a project as part of a research team.

Interested in developing research skills and learning more about how research is conducted in a clinical setting? You'll be eligible for this opportunity if you are a:

Undergraduate Student (Currently registered in any Undergraduate/College training program or Recent Graduate)
Interested In Pediatric Research
Students must be available four to six hours a week.

INSPIRE provides a variety of research opportunities to encourage students to develop skills essential to conducting research. Through INSPIRE, students work alongside a research team and gain practical experience in child health research.

Why participate in INSPIRE?

Project Assignment

INSPIRE has a selection of research projects (clinical & basic science labs) available for students; wherever possible, assigned projects will be aligned with students' interests.

Possible areas of research projects include:

Brain, Behaviour & Development
Childhood Diseases
Evidence to Innovation
Healthy Starts
Quality Improvement

Research Training

In partnership with the Research Education Office, INSPIRE is designed to support and enhance your learning experience at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. We provide access to seminars, workshops, and talks covering research methodology, ethics, and professional development:

Orientation: Learn more about the program and resources available to students working on the Oak Street Campus
Workshops: A variety of training workshops to help you build the skills and confidence to design scientifically, statistically, and ethically sound research. Previous topics have included: Introduction to Statistical Terms & Concepts, Abstract Writing, Preparing a Scientific Poster, SPSS, and Literature Searching Tips & Tricks
Special events: Opportunities to network and maximize your exposure to peers and mentors

For questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with inspire@bcchr.ca.

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