2009 STUDENTSHIP PROGRAM

The objective of the HSRCU Studentship Program is to provide undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in addictions and mental health policy analysis and/or addictions and mental health services research an opportunity to gain research experience and skills in an inter-disciplinary environment, by working on projects in collaboration with Unit faculty.

Our studentship program provides a three-pronged approach to training. First, there is an emphasis on hands-on learning and practical application of skills. Each trainee will work with Unit Faculty, on ongoing projects. Trainee educational objectives are jointly determined by the supervising faculty member and the trainee. As a result, the summer experience is tailored to each student-supervisor team.

Second, for more structured learning, trainees participate in seminars with Unit faculty and staff to discuss issues that are often encountered in research. Past series topics have included research ethics, healthcare reform and cultural representations of mental health and addictions.

Finally, there is the opportunity to understand the addiction and mental health systems by accompanying frontline workers as they go about daily tasks in their programs. In the past, trainees have shadowed case management workers in the field, made site visits to a methadone clinic, and observed the mental health court.

To apply, a candidate must complete:

1) a 2-page letter of intent explaining his/her interest in addiction and

mental health services research/policy, potential objectives for

participating in the program and what the candidate can contribute

to the program;

2) a C.V. or resume;

3) a list of 3 references who are familiar with the student’s work;

4) an interview by relevant Unit faculty

Application deadline is March 20th 2009 and awards will be announced by April 10th, 2009. The studentship will be from June 1st, 2009 to August 21^th, 2009. For more information about the Health Systems Research Unit, please look at our website at http://www.camh.net/Research/Areas_of_research/Social_Prevention_Health_Policy/health_systems_research.html

Or contact Geetha Manohar by e-mail at Geetha_manohar@camh.net

Application deadline is on March 20^th, 2009.

Applications can be sent to Dr. Carol Strike via e-mail. The e-mail address is carol_strike@camh.net.
Successful applicants will be notified by no later than April 10^th, 2009.

Contact Information

Dr. Carol Strike
Student Programs Coordinator
Senior Scientist, Health Systems Research and Consulting Unit
Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
Email: carol_strike@camh.net