In the classroom and beyond
Did you know the 87% of employers are looking for candidates with research skills?
Undergrad students at VIU have amazing research opportunities in the classroom and beyond. When you do undergrad studies here, you have a chance to work on projects that are often reserved for graduate students at other universities.
Research in the classroom
Many courses at VIU train you in research skills. We offer courses in nearly every discipline that give you the chance to hone your research skills. Check out the list of courses with a research focus to find something you'd like to take
Applied research
Research jobs
At least 20% of the VIU work-op positions have a research focus. This represents 50-80 jobs. First year students can apply to many of these positions. Many internship and experiential learning positions involve research as well.
Community-based projects
The Community-Based Applied Interdisciplinary Research course (CBAIR) is a great example of how you can gain real-world research experience. When you take part in CBAIR you work in a team to answer questions or solve a problem for a local community organization. Undergrad students in the Social Sciences, Faculty of Management and Arts and Humanities can apply to CBAIR. Visit the CBAIR page for details.
CREATE
CREATE is a student event that happens each spring. VIU students in every discipline are invited to present. CREATE is about more than just research – it is about knowledge translation. CREATE presentations help you hone your skills in making research accessible to the public. This is another great way for first year students to get research communication experience to put on a resumé. You can make a poster, or do a presentation or performance. You can also submit a podcast or video for CREATE. The public is welcome to attend CREATE.
Funded research
Funding is available for undergrad research. You need to be in second to fourth year to take advantage of most opportunities, but there are many to choose from. There are also free workshops to help you with funding opportunities. Visit Scholarship, Research and Creative Activities’ funding page for details.