1. You must ensure that you meet the minimum requirements:
   1. Familiarize yourself with the course description (Honours Project) available online under the Calendar to find out what are the minimum requirements.
   2. For students in Mathematics and Statistics programs, the fourth year status is sufficient;
   3. You must have the minimum CGPA/GPA required (if applicable) by the department where the project will be completed.
2. Required documents for registration to the honours project:
   1. Fill out and have your supervisor and co-supervisor (if applicable) sign the appropriate Honours Project Form (see form section of this page).
   2. Once the forms are completed, you can:
      1. Bring the forms at the Office of Undergraduate Programs located in Gendron Hall room 172;
      2. or send it by email;
      3. mail us the forms at 30 Marie-Curie (172) Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5;
      4. We will proceed with your registration during the Summer term after having evaluated your academic file.
3. Particularities for the registration of certain projects - IMPORTANT:
   1. Mathematics and Statistics:  Prior to registration, students must obtain approval from the Associate Director of the Department.
   2. Physics students: Prior to registration, students must provide the title of their project and obtain approval from the contact person in Physics or the Assistant Chair Academic.
   3. Please note that it will be possible to complete an Honours Research Project while being in an Honours program with Major in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
   4. For students in the Honours with Major in Mathematics or Statistics, the Joint Honours in Mathematics and Economics, the Joint Honours in Computer Science and Mathematics and the Honours in Financial Mathematics and Economics, the approval from the Associate Director of the Department will be required.
   5. An Honours Project will not be permitted for students registered in the Honours with Major in Geology.
4. For BIO4004 and BIO4009, a co-supervisor is needed when the supervisor is not affiliated with the Department of Biology.
5. For more detailed information relating to research projects, please contact:
   1. BCH: Linda Baron
   2. BIM: Mariam Ishak
   3. BIO: Mariam Ishak
   4. BPS: Linda Baron
   5. CHM: Linda Baron
   6. EVS: Jonathan O’Neil
   7. GEO: Jonathan O’Neil
   8. MAT/STAT: Steve Desjardins
   9. PHY: Thomas Brabec

Forms

• Biology (BIO) (PDF, 144KB)
• Biomedical Science (BIM) (PDF, 200KB)
• Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences (BCH / BPS / CHM) (PDF, 177KB)
• Earth and Environmental Sciences (EVS / GEO) (PDF, 156KB)
• Mathematics and Statistics (MAT) (PDF, 154KB)
• Physics (PHY) (PDF, 116KB)

If your research is in the field of natural products, please consider applying to the Souroubea Botanical Prize in Natural Product Research, through Online Scholarships Tool.

This course, CHM3127, is a great research opportunity for 3^rd year (biopharmaceutical science, chemistry, biochemistry and biomedical science) students interested in pursuing advanced studies (e.g., graduate studies) in any discipline where organic synthesis plays a major role. This experiential learning option has proven to be enormously successful at providing meaningful, enriching exposure to modern synthetic techniques and characterization, beyond the capabilities of the traditional teaching laboratory.

CHM3127 is a two-term 3-unit course (extending over Fall and Winter). Students are expected to dedicate a minimum of 6-hours of in-lab work each week (to substantiate the course units and align with program accreditation requirements); however, the student may dedicate more time on the research project upon agreement with the research supervisor. The option is also offered over the course of a term (fall or summer).

Admission to the course is limited to about 10 students. Students must apply to the course after the Winter term of their 2^nd year, based on a minimum 8.0 CGPA. Students may only register once they have found a Professor who is willing to commit to supervising them for the research project. This professor must be affiliated with the Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences Department. Students must submit the completed CHM3127 form (PDF, 122 KB) to the Undergraduate Office for registration.

For any question, you can contact Fabien Gagosz.

Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) are meant to stimulate students interest in research in the natural sciences and engineering. They are also meant to encourage students to undertake graduate studies and pursue a research career in these fields. If you would like to gain research work experience that complements your studies in an academic setting, these awards can provide you with financial support through your host university. NSERC encourages qualified Aboriginal students to apply to this program.

Learn more about the USRA program

The Office of the Vice-President, Research is pleased to offer undergraduate students an international research internship program. The following provides an overview of various types of internships currently available at the University of Ottawa.

Explore the international opportunities

Connecting Young Minds (CYM) is a bilingual conference for students in the Faculty of Science. The conference aims to connect students who share a passion for discovery and offer an avenue through which they can convey their research interests. All students in the Faculty of Science conducting laboratory research are encouraged to submit an abstract for a chance to give a 15-minute oral presentation or a 5-minute CYM pitch. Students who do not wish to present are encouraged to attend the conference as part of the dynamic audience. We invite you to join us in connecting young minds!

Discover CYM

SCINAPSE is a non-profit organization founded in London, ON and now run by URI (Undergraduate Research Initiative) here at the University of Ottawa. We provide undergraduate students from different fields of study opportunities to foster scientific innovation while gaining precious research experience. Our core initiative is the national Undergraduate Science Case Competition (USCC), hosted here at the University of Ottawa with the support of the Faculty of Science.

Learn more about SCINAPSE

Formally endorsed and sponsored by the Faculty of Science, the University of Ottawa Science Undergraduate Research Journal (OSURJ) is an online, open-access, multidisciplinary, bilingual academic research journal that is reviewed and published annually by University of Ottawa students. OSURJ publishes articles from all disciplines of science including mathematics and statistics, physics, biology, chemistry, earth sciences and environmental science. All students in the Faculty of Science are welcome to submit. Many article types, ranging from original research and reviews to commentaries and perspective pieces, are accepted for submission. Any questions can be directed to [email protected].

Find out more about the OSURJ

2023-2029

MaQTech is bringing together the Canadian quantum community of academic and industrial researchers to train the next generation of quantum specialists. This initiative is supported by NSERC as a Collaborative Research and Training Experience project.

Our mission is to train the future quantum workforce to bridge the chasm between academic research and industrial needs by implementing a unique program—with emphasis on materials science and engineering— dedicated to preparing cohorts of young scientists and engineers who will facilitate technology transfer to effectively create new market opportunities for the emerging Canadian quantum industry.

Learn more about MaQTech

2014-2020
Principal investigator: Laurie Chan
Department of Biology

Learn more about the REACT

2009-2015
Principal investigator: William Ogilvie
Department of Chemistry

2009-2015
Principal investigator: André Longtin
Department of Physics

For more information about graduate research scholarships.