The Schulich-UWindsor Opportunities for Research Excellence Program (SWORP) is offering 10 grants of $5,000 each to support research projects by medical students at UWindsor’s Schulich campus. This initiative is to provide students from the Windsor program of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry to enhance their research experience under the supervision of a University of Windsor faculty member.

Grant details:

• Eligibility: Open to undergraduate medical students enrolled in the first or second year at the Windsor Campus of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
• Supervisors: Must hold a University of Windsor appointment (assistance is available to help with this). Applications must be submitted jointly by a student and a supervisor.
• Funding use: Grants may cover research supplies and provide a stipend for students.
• Duration: Awards are typically for a period of 18 months.

Key dates:

• Application deadline: Mid-February 2025
• Results announced: March 2025
• SWORP mixer: Monday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Medical Education Building. (Participation in this mixer is encouraged but not mandatory.)

How to Get Started:

Interested clinicians are invited to express their interest by sharing a brief summary (one paragraph to one page) of their research area or project idea. Submit this summary to Jessica Flammia at jessica.flammia@uwindsor.ca by Friday, Nov. 29.

For additional information or questions, contact Flammia at jessica.flammia@uwindsor.ca.