Community Engaged Research (CER) Graduate Student Internships
The CER Graduate Student Internship Program provides opportunities for MA and PhD students to work with CRP partner organizations on research projects that support their organizational needs and priorities and have tangible benefits for communities.
CER Grad Interns will have the opportunity to:
- Increase their knowledge, skills, and expertise in Community-Engaged Research.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the non-profit sector and its role in civil society.
- Expand their professional networks.
- Contribute to the advancement of social impact research and knowledge mobilization.
Internships will take place over 1 or 2 academic terms. The value of the internship award varies by position (minimum $6,000).
To be eligible, students must:
- Be registered as a student in the Faculty of Social Sciences (in exceptional circumstances, students in other Faculties may be eligible).
- Be in good academic standing, and good financial standing, with the university.
- Meet additional qualifications for each internship which are outlined in a job description specific to the organization and its research objectives.
To learn more about our current opportunities and how to apply, please view the open positions listed below.
Welcome to Our Video Series on Community Engaged Research (CER) Graduate Student Internships!
In this exciting four-part series, we will explore the transformative impact of Community Engaged Research and the invaluable opportunities it offers to graduate students. Each video will explore into different aspects of the CER internships, showcasing how these experiences not only enhance academic learning but also foster meaningful connections with communities.
Join us as we highlight the journeys of our interns, the projects they’ve undertaken, and the skills they’ve developed along the way. Whether you’re a prospective intern, a faculty member, or simply curious about the intersection of research and community engagement, this series is designed to inspire and inform.
Past Internships
- Centre4 Graduate Internship Summer 2024 – Putting the Public in Public Art: Artist-led Consultation
- Community Engaged-Research (CER) Fall 2023 – Knowledge Moblization Facilitator Internship
- CMHA Fall 2023 Means Safety: Creating Suicide Safer Homes
- Centre[3] Fall 2023 Development and Testing of Centre[4] Arts + Research Tools, Resources and Services
- Centre[3] Winter 2023 Development of the Centre[4] Arts + Research
- HPL Winter 2023 Investigating the role and impact of Hamilton Public Library’s (HPL) programs and services on newcomers (i.e. immigrant and refugee populations) in the Hamilton community.
- HPL Spring 2023 Developing an Evaluation Framework & Plan for the Hamilton Public Library’s Social Worker program
- YWCA Fall 2023 Research support for two initiatives including Women of Distinction and Gender Based Community Health Clinic
- CMHA Fall 2022 Emotions Matter: Skill Building, Emotional Resilience and Social Support for Care Workers
- JHSO Fall 2022 University-Community Collaboration on Research on Incarceration and Reintegration
- YWCA Fall 2022 Developing a Centre for Feminist Research and Evaluation at the YWCA of Hamilton
The CRP offers several additional opportunities for student engagement. Including, but not limited to:
- Graduate and undergraduate RA-ships
- Mitacs internships
- Community-engaged research opportunities through undergraduate and graduate courses
- Student placements
For more information please contact the CRP Program Manager, Leora Sas van der Linden, at sasvandl@mcmaster.ca.