捆绑SM社区

Humanities & Social Sciences

Rusan Lateef, Social Work

2023/2024

I appreciated the flexibility of 捆绑SM社区’s Doctoral Internship Program to choose an internship that aligned with my personal academic goals. Through this program, I embarked on an international internship with the Exodus Road, a global non-profit organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking. During this internship, I engaged in activities that supported both the Exodus Road and, specifically, Freedom Home, their aftercare program in Thailand for women survivors of human trafficking. My contributions included several knowledge translation activities, including synthesizing research for the development of a comprehensive Best Practices in Aftercare Manual that will be used by their aftercare services around the world. This internship expanded my international network and enhanced my curriculum development experience. As a result of my successful collaboration during this internship, I was invited to join an international advisory committee with the Exodus Road. As such, this internship has developed into an ongoing collaboration that I envision will be long-term and mutually beneficial—advancing my academic career while allowing the Exodus Road to consult with me on research-related matters – while working toward an important common goal of supporting survivors of human trafficking worldwide.

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Chintan Nirala, Civil Law

2023/2024

I am grateful to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) for the Doctoral Internship Program, which enabled me to undertake an invaluable internship at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), World Bank, in Washington, DC. This support was crucial in covering my expenses, thus allowing me to participate fully in the experience and benefit from ICSID’s internship. Through my time at ICSID, I gained practical insights into the intricacies of investment dispute resolution, observed real-world case proceedings, and connected with global experts in the field. These experiences have not only deepened my understanding of international investment law but will directly inform my ongoing research and professional practice, enriching my contributions to the field.

Annelies Verellen,?Art History and Communication Studies

2023/2024

Thanks to 捆绑SM社区’s Doctoral Internship Program and the generous guidance of Dr. Chloé Pelletier, Curator of European Art (before 1800), I gained invaluable insight into the role of a curator specializing in early modern art. While my academic program hones my research and writing skills, this internship provided the opportunity to apply those skills in a practical setting. Through this experience, I discovered a genuine passion for curating, and I plan to pursue further opportunities in this field.

During this enriching internship, I explored various aspects of museum work. I assisted Dr. Pelletier in preparing for an upcoming rotation in the permanent galleries, which involved writing new wall labels for the artworks, reviewing dossiers, and helping to plan the gallery’s new layout in response to the latest acquisitions. Additionally, I met with donors and wrote an acquisition report. One key takeaway was learning how different academic writing is from museum writing. Crafting wall labels taught me how to communicate with a broad audience that may not have prior knowledge of art history, which helped me become a clearer, more concise writer.

Another benefit of the internship was the opportunity to practice my French daily, as it is the primary language of communication at the museum. As a result, my language skills have significantly improved.

Overall, this internship allowed me to combine my academic background with hands-on experience, deepening my understanding of both curatorial work and effective communication in a museum setting!

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Erica Bowler, History and Classical Studies?

2021/2022

“I am very grateful for the Graduate Internship Program for funding my wonderful internship at Ambrose House, a non-profit organization in Montreal. I was able to combine my interests in history and humanitarian work while gaining research and teaching experience. I developed a curriculum for this organization’s first summer talk series on BIPOC and women’s contributions to Church history. I also had the chance to study primary documents (a key feature of historical research), which my audience members and I analyzed and discussed during the talks. This experience has confirmed that I enjoy teaching, has given me the opportunity to experiment with different teaching styles, and it has given me confidence in my public speaking abilities. I would like to find a career in the educational field. The Graduate Internship Program is great because it allows 捆绑SM社区 students from a variety of backgrounds to gain practical experience in their fields of interest. I was also really happy to work for a local charity because I felt like I was making a difference.”

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Miroslaw Sadowski, Law

2020/2021

"The Doctoral Internship Program provides a unique opportunity for graduate students who are often tempted to try out a career outside of academia but, as the majority of internships are unpaid, do not have the possibility to devote that much time and energy for anything major outside of their thesis. The DIP is the answer to this: by providing funding, it allows our graduate students to take some time off from writing and explore other available avenues, all while providing them with support on how to manage the new situation. In my case, the DIP allowed me to see what would a career in a think-tank look like, one which I always found alluring but had no possibility of trying out myself. I am thankful to the GPS for that and encourage other doctoral students to apply and take part in thus wonderful opportunity."

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Nathalie Popa, Integrated Studies in Education

2020/2021

"The Doctoral Internship Program enabled me to take part in exciting and important work at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). I was given the opportunity to contribute to a flagship publication in the field of education on the topic of technology-based distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through my internship, I applied and strengthened competences I learned during my doctoral program, and also developed new knowledge, acquired concrete experiences, and formed fresh perspectives. Furthermore, I gained insight into the world of governmental organizations and built connections with potential collaborators, mentors, colleagues, and employers. Without 捆绑SM社区’s support, this exciting and enriching opportunity would not have happened. I am sincerely grateful to the wonderful folks at GPS who made it possible."

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Ricarda Haeger, Kinesiology and Physical Education

2020/2021

"The Doctoral Internship Program (DIP) was a great way to learn how to apply skill I gained over the course of my PhD in projects that go beyond the lab. I learned so much during the three months that I spent with a Neuro-Tech company and would highly recommend the DIP program to anyone that is considering a career outside of academia. It was very rewarding to see how applicable many of the skills are that you pick up during a graduate degree."

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Kiev Renaud,?Langue et littérature fran?aises

2019/2020

"Quelle chance que cette opportunité offerte par 捆绑SM社区 à ses doctorants, je me sens privilégiée d’avoir pu en profiter — alors que la fin de la thèse peut être une période de deuil, ces mois de stage ont plut?t pour moi été le début de nouveaux projets. Le programme permet de se créer un stage ??sur mesure?? et d’ainsi travailler auprès des petites organisations qui n’auraient pas nécessairement eu les moyens d’avoir un stagiaire ou un employé supplémentaire.

J’ai pour ma part eu la chance d’être très bien intégrée au sein de la petite équipe de la maison d’édition Le Cheval d’ao?t. L’éditrice m’a permis de toucher un peu à tout et j’ai ainsi pu expérimenter toutes les facettes du métier : de la sélection des manuscrits et la production de rapports jusqu’au suivi éditorial avec les écrivains, à la révision et à la correction, en passant par le choix du matériel promotionnel ou la question des droits en cas d’adaptation. J’ai amorcé un travail avec les auteurs que j’ai la chance de poursuivre encore aujourd’hui, un an après la fin de mon stage qui s’est transformé en contrat régulier. Le travail éditorial demande un tout autre rapport à la lecture que la recherche universitaire : il ne s’agit pas d’analyser un aspect précis du texte, mais bien de comprendre le projet de l’auteur et de s’y adapter afin qu’il puisse atteindre sa pleine expression. Le stage en édition a été pour moi un parfait complément de formation en m’ouvrant à ce nouveau regard sur la littérature et en me permettant de mettre les mains à la p?te et de travailler la langue comme un matériau."

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Michael Lipset , Integrated Studies in Education

2019/2020

"This past summer, 2020, the Doctoral Internship Program enabled me to engage in an internship with the K12 Lab at the d.school at Stanford University. In this experience I and a team of designers and educators explored prototypes for asynchronous, screen-free remote learning. The result was Sound Practice, a series of audio toolkits for designers and educators who root their work in equity and social justice. Since its release in October, 2020, Sound Practice has been used over 5,000 times in 50 different countries across the world. These important products would not exist without the support of 捆绑SM社区's Doctoral Internship Program. Test out ."

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Paolo Saporito,?Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

2019/2020

"My internship consisted in working as Project Event Coordinator for the Festival International du Film sur l'Art (FIFA).This experience had a wonderful and rewarding impact on my personal and professional growth. Working within academic settings for four and a half years, I developed expectations and work practices that are not always effective in a commercial setting. The collaboration with the Executive Director and the FIFA Team taught me the difference between, among other things, the goals of an academic event and those of a non-academic and profit-driven one. Conversely, and even more now that I face an increasingly challenging job market, I understood that the skills I acquired as doctoral student are valuable outside academia. My interpersonal, time management and communication skills were essential for liaising with representatives of private companies and institutions such as the National Bank of Canada, the Paris National Opera and the Canadian Art Council.

Moreover, from a personal standpoint, this was my first work experience outside 捆绑SM社区 in a French setting. This meant dealing with linguistic and cultural differences that ultimately enriched my experience at the FIFA. I learned a lot about Quebec and French language and culture. This will improve the quality of my life in this city and beyond. I am infinitely grateful to 捆绑SM社区 and GPS for giving me this opportunity."

Health & Dental Sciences

Mark Keboa, Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

"The DIP is a well-conceived project that will come as a relief to many students. I am convinced that the experience will help future graduates align their skills and knowledge to the dream job. In my view, the DIP is a strategy that can allay the worries of the frequently asked question:what next?"

Vanessa Lopez, Experimental Medicine

"This program gave me the opportunity to make a bridge between academia and professional development. Basically, you apply what you learn in your PhD here."

Stephen Ogbodo,?Epidemiology?

2023/2024

As a pharmacoepidemiologist with career interests outside academia, I strongly desired an internship with an organization like the Canadian Network for Observational Drug Effect Studies (CNODES). [...] However, as far as I knew, they had no existing internship program at the time. The Doctoral Internship Program emboldened me to apply there anyway, with the [possibility] of financial support from GPS during the internship.

I was quickly accepted and spent the summer with CNODES, collaborating with researchers across the country on pan-Canadian drug utilization and safety projects. Under the supervision of seasoned mentors, I conducted literature reviews, wrote research protocols, and wrote a statistical analysis plan (SAP). I also gained valuable insights into the practical workings of the Canadian health system, and how it can be efficiently navigated during the conduct of pharmacoepidemiologic studies, in the industry or governmental contexts. Very importantly, I also got offered (and took up) a part-time position with the organization at the end of my internship.

I am immensely grateful to the DIP, and I encourage other doctoral students to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

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Vicky Wang, Pharmacology

2023/2024

"I am truly grateful for the opportunity to join the Genomics in Regulatory and Applied Toxicology Laboratory (the GReAT lab) at the University of Ottawa through the Doctoral Internship Program (DIP). I have always believed in the importance of translating scientific evidence into practical solutions. While my doctoral research has predominantly focused on benchwork, the GReAT lab, led by Dr. Carole Yauk, is dedicated to integrating research innovations into regulatory decision-making, policy, and practice. Through my internship, I learned about in silico tools and practical application of methodologies for risk evaluation, which are different from but complementary to my academic work. This experience not only bridged the time gap between my thesis submission and oral defense, but also connected my research with my future career aspirations and solidified my desire to work in this field. I highly recommend the DIP to doctoral students who are exploring their interests and potential employers. Lastly, I would like to take a moment to thank GPS for giving me this valuable opportunity."

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Christian Moya Garcia, Biological and Biomedical Engineering

2023/2024

"The Doctoral Internship Program allowed me to have experience at Institut national d'excellence en santé et services sociaux (INESSS). I was part of l'Unité d'évaluation des technologies innovantes en santé (U?TIS) where I evaluated potential innovative technologies that may be reimbursed by Quebec’s government such as 3D-printed devices for medical applications. I had also the opportunity to improve my French skills throughout my internship at INESSS.

I found this experience helpful for my career considering that I want to be a biotech/medical entrepreneur and my future product/service will require a multidisciplinary evaluation for reimbursement purposes. Thus, I understood the importance of the health technology assessment and its social impact during this internship. I enjoyed my time on the other side of Academia as I see myself working on the health technology assessment of innovative medical devices."

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?milie Bortolussi-Courval, Experimental Medicine

2023/2024

"The Doctoral Internship Program allowed me to take part in crucial work being conducted at the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network (CADeN). I worked on two systematic reviews and meta-analyses on safer prescribing and deprescribing (reduction of medication overload), and gave a talk for older adults at my hometown’s library on how to be actively involved in the safer prescribing of their medications. Through my internship, I applied a lot of the skills I developed during my doctoral studies, such as time management, critical appraisal of literature, and patient engagement, in tangible areas of work that CADeN conducts. I made several connections, I met with so many brilliant clinicians, scientists and patients that showed me the value of science to spark change in the community. I highly recommend the Doctoral Internship Program to anyone interested in applying what they’ve learned in their doctoral studies in a very hands-on manner."

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Madhura Lotlikar, Integrated Program in Neuroscience

2023/2024

"My internship with bMod has been gratifying and transformative, serving as a significant learning experience that opened me up to new opportunities and expanded my understanding of capabilities beyond those required in my PhD. Before joining bMod, my experience was centred around communicating science to a broad audience. bMod operates at the intersection of patients, healthcare professionals, and pharmaceutical companies, providing me with a unique perspective on the specific communication needs of these societal sectors. It exposed me to creative strategies employed to foster collaboration among them and improve patient care. The experience helped me discover my enjoyment and build confidence in medical writing. I needed to apply skills acquired during my PhD, including a scientific mindset, the ability to read and analyze multiple papers, quickly digest novel material, and effectively communicate complex information through writing and presentations. Moreover, the position honed my organizational skills, and creative strategizing, and helped me to work efficiently under strict timelines. All the skills acquired at bMod are directly applicable to my research projects and the strategizing for projects aimed at bridging the gap between my research and society. The opportunity to intern at bMod was made possible through the Science Pop Provincial-wide science communication competition, where winners were granted the chance to intern at various institutions. Thus, I thank IRCM, FRQS, and CRIR for their support in the Science Pop competition; DIP for backing me through this award, and, importantly, my Ph.D. supervisor, Dr. Marc Roig, for supporting me in pursuing this internship and facilitating my growth."

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Hossein Jafarzadeh, Biological and Biomedical Engineering

2022/2023

"Thanks to the support of the doctorial internship program, I was able to promote artificial intelligence (AI) literacy among the neurosurgery and radiology staff at the Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute (MOI) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This internship was facilitated by the Consortium for Advancement of MRI Education and Research in Africa (CAMERA MRI Africa). Throughout the internship, I prepared lectures on the basics of machine learning, the use of hyper-parameter tuning algorithms to optimize model performance and how to prepare a model for standardized inference operations. In addition, I guided a team of keen clinicians through the process of applying AI models to brain tumor segmentation on noisy magnetic resonance images (MRI) from sub-Saharan Africa. As a result, the team was able to participate in the brain tumor segmentation challenge (BraTS 2023) and present their work at the 26th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI 2023) in Vancouver. This opportunity allowed me to gain technical knowledge on using the models developed by Medical Open Network for Artificial Intelligence (MONAI) at NVIDIA and performing machine learning operations (ML Ops) using the MLCube framework. In addition, I expanded my professional network to the clinicians working in high demand environments with low resources, whose opinions on the usefulness of any innovation are highly valuable. I am very appreciative of the graduate and post-doctoral studies (GPS) for making it possible to gain exposure to the challenges of implementing AI solutions at medical clinics."

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Sébastien Quetin, Biological and Biomedical Engineering

2022/2023

"I would like to express my profound gratitude to the Doctoral Internship Program for the extraordinary opportunity it granted me to participate in the SPARK Academy. My journey with the SPARK Academy has been an incredible adventure filled with personal and professional growth. Through this internship, I had the privilege of immersing myself in a new culture, collaborating with individuals from various backgrounds and developing technical as well as soft skills. The experience of supervising a team of individuals has been eye-opening. It has shown me that I am not limited to a singular path in my career but have the potential to succeed as a manager and leader. I will carry with me the interpersonal skills I honed while working with my team throughout my professional journey. This internship has broadened my horizons, expanded my skillset, and ignited new ideas for my future career prospects. It would not have been possible without the DIP and I feel very lucky to have been a part of it. I highly encourage any graduate students to apply for a DIP funding as it can offer many opportunities for growth."

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Andrew Arthur, Epidemiology

2022/2023

"The Doctoral Internship Program was the passage to some of my proudest accomplishments to-date. It has been an opportunity to help bridge the divide between academic research and the communities it serves. For two months, I worked with the Knowledge Translation team at the ?(CBRC) – a group devoted to channelling study results into actionable resources targeted to individuals, healthcare providers and policymakers with a stake in people of diverse sexualities’ and genders’ wellbeing. As an HPV researcher, I helped mobilize findings from the study, detailing the efficacy, uptake, and barriers to HPV vaccination in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. Ever since, the CBRC and I have been collaborating on HPV-related advocacy work specific to the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Canada. From a personal perspective, the value of this internship was learning knowledge translation skills that are essential for equitable research involving humans from highly adept knowledge translation practitioners. From a social perspective, the internship’s value has been its ability to provide manpower to an organization whose mission is to (quite literally) put words into action for the betterment of its community. From both perspectives, the benefit of applying to the Doctoral Internship Program could not be clearer!"

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Neera Sriskandarajah, Experimental Medicine

2020/2021

"On the verge of completing all of my exciting graduate work in fundamental research, I started to question how I could apply all my knowledge and soft skills I’ve developed to directly help patients in the clinic. Thanks to McGIll’s Doctoral Internship Program, I learned how to coordinate Breast Cancer Trials in Oncology at the Center for Innovative Medicine, MUHC Glen site. After multiple trainings, I began seeing patients, working with world renowned Medical Oncologists, and liaising with many pharmaceutical companies; all of which are nodes of clinical research I’ve yearned to be a part of for some time. Those enriching few months were guided by an excellent team of mentors without who I would not be continually learning and working with today.

This internship also validated my interest in applying my research experience in a clinical setting to positively affect the course of patient treatment more directly. I recommend this program to all students who either have a career path in mind already, or simply would like to try and see if they like a given position before applying. This program truly helps to determine if your interests and skillsets after all the growth you’ve undergone during your studies, match up with both the day-in-the-life of a job description and your current work-life balance preferences. Acting as a bridge between your studies and a career this program did just that, as it helped me integrate into my first job right after I defended my thesis. For all these reasons, I am so thankful, and I encourage all students who are writing up their thesis to take the time to apply to this program."

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Kedar Mate, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy

2018/2019

"I strongly believe this internship program will benefit graduates like myself to connect and work with experts and researchers outside their current academic environment. This internship offers the required flexibility that works perfectly with the host supervisor who has other commitments and graduates who are towards the end of their program."

"This was amazing learning and networking opportunity, thanks to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies office to support my internship. I gained valuable insights into working of other labs and learn various projects that would not have been possible without this generous support. My internship will lead to future collaborations necessary for successful academic career."

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Martin Rupp, Experimental Medicine

2018/2019

"Collaboration with my colleagues and feedback that I received during my internship helped me to improve my scientific writing skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills."

"My internship at Pfizer in Medical Information was a great and exciting experience. I had the chance to learn a lot about the roles and processes associated with Medical Information and other departments at Pfizer. It was also a great opportunity to expand my professional network by meeting with colleagues from different departments at Pfizer Canada and globally. The strong collaboration between team members and the feedback that I received, helped me improve my skills. Moreover, I was given a lot of opportunities to work on important projects (2 product launches, global content development, etc.). This experience also helped me in my decision making process for my future career."

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Vanessa Sung, Biochemistry

2018/2019

"My internship was in the office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada. While my work during the internship was not directly related to my formal training as a biochemist, it required many of the critical (“soft”) skills I have developed throughout my degree – predominantly communication, collaborative, and analytical skills. I was, however, also frequently consulted on topics in which I had expertise, namely basic/health research, skills development for today's science trainee, as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion in science. This experience was a fantastic exercise in using scientific training in a different way and transferring knowledge to diverse audiences. This internship has also opened up opportunities for me to pursue a career in science policy, which I intend to do in the near future. I highly recommend the Doctoral Internship Program to other students at 捆绑SM社区 and I believe that this is the type of program that should be available to doctoral students at all institutions."

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Jeremie Abitbol, Experimental Medicine

2017/2018

"A dominant feature of 捆绑SM社区’s coat of arms is that regal red martlet, a mythical bird lacking feet, impeding its ability to land and necessitating it to keep flying. 捆绑SM社区’s doctoral internship program is a testament to that symbol, encouraging us to apply the tools acquired in the university to a different enterprise and keep flying with it.

"I chose to do my internship with the healthcare team at OurCrowd, a venture capital firm that invests in startups via a novel equity crowdfunding platform geared towards accredited investors worldwide. My doctoral program was undoubtedly an invaluable training ground for my work there.

"In my case, the doctoral internship program was a bridge between evaluating innovation in practice to assessing it at a more upstream stage in the R&D and commercialization processes.?I am fortunate to have had this unique opportunity and I owe a debt of gratitude to the warm and welcoming team at OurCrowd, my incredible team at the Jewish General Hospital, the 捆绑SM社区 GPS office, and the Doctoral Internship Program. A sincere thank you."

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Nazem El Husseini, Pharmacology

2017/2018

"The Doctoral Internship Program is an excellent initiative that made it possible for me to pursue a career that I am passionate about.

"Through the program, I managed to secure a three-month internship in Health Canada, working as a risk assessor of the potential hazardous effects of environmental chemicals in Canada. This position perfectly complemented the theoretical knowledge I've gained through the pharmacology and toxicology courses I took at 捆绑SM社区, and allowed me to put it into practice for the benefit of all Canadians. As a result of my academic background and my work during the internship, I was offered a permanent position at Health Canada soon after I graduated."

"I strongly recommend doctoral students at 捆绑SM社区 to apply for the program and seize this unique opportunity to gain valuable job skills, apply their academic knowledge and kickstart their career."

Natural Sciences & Engineering

Ademola Adekunle, Bioresource Engineering

“I see it as the next step beyond what I did at 捆绑SM社区. We are working on actualizing that project beyond what you write on paper on the thesis; I applied it to the real world. So for me, the internship was the perfect complement.”

Mohammed Antar, Plant Science

2023/2024

"The Doctoral Internship Program (DIP) offered me a great opportunity to participate in a three-month funded internship at a non-profit organization, Resource Efficient Agricultural Production Canada (REAP-Canada), to explore my career outside academia. As an advocate for sustainable agriculture, I chose REAP-Canada because of its services in developing ecological solutions that support the creation of sustainable food production.?

During the internship, I was involved in reviewing literature/documents to support grant proposal development and consolidating and analyzing research data from research experiments conducted on biomass crops in agricultural field and greenhouse. I also contributed to building a work plan for further research within the organization.?The DIP was excellent for my interpersonal skills. It enhanced my adaptability, understanding, resilience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a non-academic but research-intensive environment, which will be an asset for my future career.?I am grateful to 捆绑SM社区’s Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) for providing the DIP funding and to REAP-Canada for this valuable opportunity."

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Surabhi Joshi, Mechanical Engineering

2022/2023

"My internship experience, funded by the Doctoral Internship Program (DIP), was invaluable to me, both personally and professionally. The opportunity prompted me to look outside academics; I was motivated by the skills I wished to acquire for my future scientific endeavors. It was serendipitous to find Mohana, an early start-up in women’s healthcare, whose goals complement my scholarly interests; through my internship, I gained valuable insights from an entrepreneurial perspective. My reflections over the years on the broad topic of healthcare and the gaps in knowledge, combined with my high-level skills (including those acquired invariably as a graduate student), lent themselves to significant contributions as part of their scientific team. Subsequently, I have continued working on this worthy venture as a key member of the company."

"This opportunity was timely and a perfect accompaniment to end my time as a graduate student when my contemplations were lining up rather neatly. I recommend this internship program to any student who wishes to expand and explore their scientific and commercial experience."

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Sikandar Sajid, Civil Engineering

2021/2022

"The doctoral internship program provided me with valuable opportunity to continue working on a project with Boisclair et Fils Inc. in Mirabel, Quebec to develop non-destructive test based post-production quality control procedures for the precast concrete members. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions and lockdowns in Winter 2022, I had to shift to remote working. However, I was fortunate to have had the opportunity of performing field measurements a little before the lockdowns. The internship was a great learning experience which provided me with an opportunity to apply my knowledge and skills for problem solving in an industrial setup and was of help in the transition phase after graduation. Thanks to 捆绑SM社区 for this program and I am grateful to be a part of it."

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Mabel Kwofie, Bioresource Engineering

2021/2022

"The 捆绑SM社区’s Doctoral Internship Program gave me the opportunity to acquire practical knowledge outside the classroom. I interned with MotherFood International in partnership with World Vision Canada and Ghana. I was opportune to interact and work with industry players to arrive at cooperate goals through teamwork. Visiting the towns and villages in Ghana and participating in women skill training in the production of micronutrient fortified granola bars to diminish malnutrition among women and children was a form of learning, women empowerment, micronutrient deficiency prevention and motivation for the groups and everyone involved. I felt fulfilled being part of the World Vision team making differences in the lives of others, especially women in deprived communities through the field skill training and this was made possible with funding from 捆绑SM社区 university’s doctoral internship program. I highly recommend the internship program to graduate students."

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Brenda Alvarez Chavez, Bioresource Engineering

2020/2021

"As an international student, I believe that the PhD Internship Program is essential in the transition from doctoral student to research professional. The experience gained during my internship at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), helped me enormously to reinforce various technical skills, increase my professional network and especially helped me in the field of professional and research experience in Canada.The project developed during the internship was in line with my PhD expertise, the use of agro-industrial and forestry residues to develop new bioproducts, bioplastics.

This experience contributed to my personal and professional growth by interacting with high-level researchers from the Canadian government. I learned how to manage several research projects, as well as how to plan applied research projects. As such, I highly recommend this internship program and strongly believe that everyone should pursue this opportunity that GPS has to offer."

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Khashayar Teimoori, Mining and Materials Engineering

2020/2021

"Doctoral students must also improve their communication skills in order to collaborate effectively with other experts in their field of expertise, discuss novel findings and innovative solutions, and transfer knowledge to a more diverse audience. The 捆绑SM社区 Doctoral Internship Program is therefore a great opportunity for a PhD student to acquire all these skills in a unique academic or industrial setting. More specifically, the program is designed to help students shape their desired career after graduation by engaging in a real-world R&D workplace (e.g., an industry)."

"My internship at Fricke und Mallah Microwave Technology GmbH, located in Germany, was full of interesting challenges in the world of microwave technology at the highest level. Working directly with the president of the company was a stimulating and deeply inspirational experience that made me feel very excited about my future. I was able to further advance my knowledge in microwave systems and their applications, improve my numerical modeling skills, develop a valuable network with renowned scientists, and learn more about the R&D departments and commercialization processes of novel ideas. "

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Tuhin Das, Mining and Materials Engineering

2020/2021

“The Doctoral Internship Program created a unique opportunity to extend my knowledge and skills from my PhD research. Through this virtual internship program, I was able to further improve my problem solving, as well as time management skills. The internship acted as a medium for knowledge transfer, that helped me to better understand how academic research can be utilized to fit into real life applications. I also gained a better vision of effectively utilizing my research, and skills, in a more suitable direction. Despite the travel restrictions and other limitations during these COVID days, this internship experience has satisfactorily helped me to prepare for a transition to work as a professional in an academic, or an industrial research I gratefully acknowledge GPS 捆绑SM社区 for creating this excellent opportunity!”

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Ahmed Dalaq,?Mechanical Engineering

2019/2020

“The Doctoral Internship Program is a valuable opportunity for graduating doctoral candidates. This program is equally attractive for both the hosting institutions and the candidate, which facilitate the process of finding internship(s) of interest. Doctoral students therefore have the liberty of experimenting with relevant research fields or continue pursuing his/her line of work both in academic or industrial settings. Through this program I was able to extend my research activities into the field of biomaterials, a field I was keen to explore as it complements my current interests in bioinspired material. This internship opportunity was instrumental in facilitating the transition into the field of biomaterials and in expanding my academic and industrial network.”

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Mohammad Tavallaeinejad, Mechanical Engineering

2019/ 2020

"My internship at Aeroacoustics and Structural Dynamics department of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) made my experience in the PhD program a more challenging and enjoyable one. The internship advanced my critical thinking skill in real-world industrial problems and provided me with an excellent opportunity to gain an in-depth analytical understanding of modelling wind turbines. This program was indeed a bridge between academia and workplace as the main objectives of my internship lied down perfectly with the main scientific question at the core of my PhD research.

I feel that I grew personally and professionally by gaining new skills and experience during my internship. I think the best aspect of my internship was being surrounded by like-minded peers in a very professional environment and having a very motivated mentor. I established a network of great researchers and individuals at NRC, who are active in my professional field. I managed to extend my contract with NRC and started several collaborations. Additionally, as a result of my collaboration at NRC, I have prepared a draft of a scientific paper to be submitted in a prestigious international journal. It is a pleasure to acknowledge the Doctoral Internship Program for the generous financial support, as well as Aeroacoustics and Structural Dynamics Group at National Research Council Canada for hosting me. I really hope this program expands and continues so that more PhD students can benefit from it."

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Sacha Cavelier, Mechanical Engineering

2019/2020

"I started the doctoral internship program in December 2019. I chose to spend these three months in the Centre for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, at the University of Adelaide, that is a cutting edge laboratory in my field of research. I discovered a different mindset and method of research that beautifully completed those learned during my almost 5 years of PhD at 捆绑SM社区. This incredible research experience made me a better scientist as I feel now much more confident in my skills and knowledge, and I have a better idea of what is expected by the other labs worldwide from a postdoctoral researcher. This experience was also a unique opportunity to develop my network with scientists and professors and significantly increased my chances to find a postdoctoral position after my defense."

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Jacob Ziegler, Natural Resource Sciences

2018/2019

"This experience has helped me tremendously professionally. I have further developed my network with Canadian government scientists and managers working within my field. I will be continuing on with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and have now started several collaborations with government and academic partners. This program has really helped to bridge the academic government divide that often occurs in ecology."

"I am incredibly grateful for this program and the opportunity it has given me. I really hope this program continues, it is essential that universities adapt to the job market. Unfortunately, jobs for graduates with advanced degrees seem increasingly difficult to come by and programs like these are so helpful for getting in the door."

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Gabrielle Simard, Physics

2017/2018

"I would recommend the Individual Development Plan: I think this tool provides a good opportunity to re-evaluate goals after the PhD and to identify strengths and weaknesses. I would also recommend the Microfiches nonprofit organization for open-minded candidates, who would be willing to work in an environment that is very different from a lab setting and who are interested by project management, knowledge mobilization and arts and science collaborations."

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Saviz Moghtadernejad, Civil Engineering

2017/2018

"The goal of the research was to perform real-time structural health monitoring … (Champlain Bridge in this case)…

"This was a good opportunity for me to communicate with other professionals from various disciplines and build my management skills and be more confident in an industrial work place. Moreover, through this experience I was introduced to several other companies and professionals and built professional connections, along with making new friends at the company."

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Vanja Polic, Chemistry

2017/2018

"I was further able to hone my presentation skills and work on my professionalism and communication. Moreover, I put effort into interacting with as many of my colleagues as possible to improve my networking skills.

"Personally, this experience instilled more confidence in me regarding my preparedness for entering the professional industry after my PhD. Professionally, I feel I developed a strong professional network in an industry and geographic area in which I did not have one before. I also gained insight into the structure and dynamics of the company and am more aware of how I can contribute in any future job position."

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Yasmin Schuermann, Animal Science

2017/2018

“Valacta is a major player in advancing research in the Quebec dairy industry and is thus, well known at the Macdonald Campus. I approached them about possibilities to assist with ongoing projects, and I was fortunate to [have been] given the opportunity to work on a project focused on the current status of ketosis on Quebec dairy farms… This internship allowed me to enhance my knowledge of the current Quebec dairy industry and the challenges it faces… Working with the research and development team at Valacta, I had the chance to meet a number of people all working towards improving the Quebec dairy industry focusing on different areas of research…

“Overall, it was wonderful to be involved in the behind the scene action and also contribute my ideas to the development of projects. Not only did I learn more about the dairy industry, I also gained more confidence in my ability to contribute to a team effort.”