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Research Apprenticeship Program

Welcome to Glendon's Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP)!

Through our unique program, you will receive valuable mentorship from a faculty member, develop research skills, explore your interests, and receive a $1,500 scholarship.

After selection, you will spend two terms conducting research under the supervision of a faculty member, connect with other members of the student community, faculty and like-minded alumni through monthly development workshops. Finally, you'll take part in networking sessions.

You'll spend up to 5 hours a week on learning-related work.

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Benefits of the RAP

Mentoring from a Glendon faculty member, who will support and encourage you to develop skills to navigate academia, research and career development.

A $1,500 scholarship, half of which ($750) is paid at the end of the fall term and the remaining half ($750) at the end of the winter term.

Exclusive monthly workshops that encourage academic and personal development. Here are just a few examples:

  • Navigating York University's OMNI Library System
  • Evaluating Scholarly Sources
  • Success as an undergraduate student
  • Time management
  • Exploring career opportunities in research
  • Reaching full academic potential
  • Maintaining resilience in academic environments

Networking opportunities with Glendon faculty and alumni to build your network and gain additional insight into your research, career and personal development.

Applying to graduate schools is made easy. You can get references for postgraduate study from your mentor teachers, develop strong research skills and demonstrate your passion for academia through your involvement. 

Acquire transferable skills for academic success or for a CV.

  • Learn to carry out library research, condense information, identify reliable sources of information and analyse texts.
  • Develop research expertise and acquire skills in communication, organisation, problem-solving and time management.

RAP Mentors

Professor Alison Harvey

Communications

Research description: Support in planning, executing, and post-event reporting for a Fall symposium themed on the challenges of "How to Care: Mentorship, Wellness, and Community-Driven Initiatives for EDI", where invited international participants, including academics, organizers, and activists, will collaborate to address ongoing challenges related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and mental and physical wellbeing.

Professor Scott Cawfield

Economics and Global Studies

Research description: To continue a program of editing and writing case studies in business administration for classroom use.

Professor Rose T. Ndengue

Global and Social Studies

Research description: Il s'agit de participer à un projet de bande dessinée sur les féminismes noirs, en élaborant des documents de communication et de mobilisation de connaissance nécessaire à la réalisation de l'ouvrage final.

Professor Willem Maas

Political Science

Research description: Various topics relating to the politics of citizenship and migration, politics of the Netherlands, borders, free movement, and other topics in the politics of Europe and/or North America.

Professor Michael Cardinal-Aucoin

Biology

Research description: Circadian rhythms/clocks in health and disease and well as circadian disruption in student populations and potential consequences.

Professor Usha Viswanathan

FSL Centre

Research Description: Les objectifs de cette recherche sont d’examiner le cas des étudiants francophones et francophiles dans les cours de français offerts dans les universités anglophones en Ontario et au Québec pour évaluer à quel point ces cours offrent des espaces d'apprentissage diversifiés et inclusifs. Nous nous intéressons particulièrement au cas des étudiants francophones et francophiles de communautés noires, autochtones et d’autres groupes racisés.

FAQ about the RAP

The Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is a close-knit research cohort where you get paid to conduct research alongside a faculty member, while connecting with other like-minded students, faculty and graduates through monthly development workshops and networking sessions.

You must devote 5 hours a week to your RAP supervisor and engage with the program through workshops, events and online discussions. RAP administrators will regularly check with your supervisors to ensure that you are meeting this time commitment.

You can apply using this form.

You must submit your application by May 9, 2025.

  • Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to work with the mentor of your choice.
  • The selection committee values diversity of experience - so we encourage you to showcase the skills you've acquired both inside and outside the classroom (remember, all experience is good experience!).
  • Think about why this research experience might be important and useful.
  • Ask another student, friend or family member to proofread your application before you send it in, to make sure it's clear, concise and free of typos!
  • Respect the word limit.

YES, you can apply to the “Current Students” component of RAP, regardless of your year of study.

YES, as long as your supervisor agrees.

YES, they can apply for the RAP.

NO, you don't need a specific grade point average to apply to the RAC. Your grades will be taken into consideration during the application process, but they are not the decisive factor.

  • The level of French-English bilingualism required varies according to the research carried out by the professors. In some cases, students will be required to have advanced skills in French (or possibly other languages).
  • All students will have the opportunity to improve their language comprehension skills through bilingual workshops.
  • To understand the language requirements of the professors' research projects, please consult the list of proposed projects.

YES, you can do the RAP and a work-study position simultaneously. However, you must be aware of your ability to commit to working 5 hours a week, which is a requirement of the RAP.

You must follow the RAP for the whole academic year (eight months). One term is not enough to make a significant contribution to a professor's research project.

NO, students must choose from Glendon's list of RAP faculty mentors.

  • Time management is essential. Earning an undergraduate degree can be challenging, as you juggle multiple deadlines, tasks, assignments, extracurricular activities and personal commitments. So it's important to understand the time commitment required of all CAP students (5 hours per week) and make sure you can fulfill this obligation.
  • Communication is the key to CAP's success. We encourage you to communicate proactively with your referring teacher and the CAP coordinator, keeping them regularly informed of your progress on assigned tasks.

Timeline

  • March 3, 2025 - RAP applications open
  • May 12, 2025 - Deadline for RAP applications
  • The RAP officially begins in the autumn. You'll begin your research alongside your mentor in September 2025 and finish your assistantship in April 2026.

Eligibility

  • All first-year Top Scholars are eligible to apply.
  • If you have completed your first year of studies and are enrolled full-time in a program at Glendon, you may also apply.
  • Some projects may require specific skills (e.g., language skills, WordPress and Adobe Photoshop).
  • Your curiosity, academic record, learning potential and educational goals are taken into account.

How to apply

  • Discover the list of available teachers and projects. (Coming soon)
  • Complete and submit the application form by May 12, 2025.
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