Rosenstadt Research Development Program

The Rosenstadt Research Development Program at Bloomberg Nursing is a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate (MN) nursing students to be exposed to nursing research during the academic year – and be paid for it. The program is linked with the University of Toronto’s work-study program.

Overview

Nursing students are embedded within a faculty member’s program of research from September to March and participate in formalized research development sessions. Attendance at all sessions earns students a certificate of Completion to add to their Learning Portfolio. Sessiosn are held in-personand/or virtually overl unch and are considered paid time. This is a part-time research opportunity: accepted students work roughly 10-12 hours per week over the program duration.

Planned research development sessions*:

*Topics may vary year to year

Student Eligibility: The student must be enrolled for the fall and winter term in either the BScN Program (Year One or Two), or the Master of Nursing Program. PhD students are not eligible for the RDDP. The student must be enrolled in at least a 40% course load continuously from September to April, totalling at least 2.0 credits (minimum would be 0.5 credits in one session and 1.5 credits in the other). International undergraduate and graduate students studying on a full-time basis continuously from September to April, subject to federal government requirements (see Government of Canada website for rules and regulations) are eligible. Students may only accept one position.

Sessional Dates

The RRDP will be open for student applications beginning August 16, 2024. The application deadline is September 25, 2024. However, Faculty Members review postings and hire students on a rolling basis – don’t wait until the last minute to apply!

Program dates: September 3, 2024 to March 31, 2025

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the University of Toronto’s Work Study Program (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/students/overview.htm). Log into this portal and search for the position number(s) you are interested in (see below for position numbers, next to faculty members’ names). Submit your application.  Applications sent to the research office or to individual faculty members will not be accepted.

For more information, please contact research.nursing@utoronto.ca.

What did our students say about the program?

“Being a part of the Rosenstadt Research Development Program was a wonderful experience and I would encourage all students to apply. The program allowed me to gain tangible research skills, such as conducting effective literature reviews as well as explore new topics in nursing and my career directions. The program challenged me to think about problems differently and I found myself applying these skills in course work, practice, and beyond.” Larkin Davenport Huyer, BScN Student

Positions available:

Professor Charlene Chu: Innovations in long-term care (one position). Position number 239348. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=239348

Professor Charlene Chu: Informatics and technology in nursing education (one position). Position number 239430. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=239430

Professor Kristin Cleverley: Youth mental health research and mental health services (two positions). Position number 239017. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=239017 

Professor Lisa Cranley: Infection prevention and control measures in long-term care (one position). Position number 239021. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=239021

Professor Lisa Cranley: Innovations in long-term care (one position). Position number 239296. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=239296

Professor Denise Gastaldo: Body-map storytelling (one position). Position number 240251. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=240521.

Professor Kathy McGilton: Transitional care programs: Evaluation of performance and patient-oriented outcomes (two positions). Position number 239195. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=239195.

Professor Martine Puts: Supporting older adults with cancer (one position). Position number 238315. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=238315.

Professor Martine Puts: CHAMP – implementation of an online geriatric assessment for surgery (one position). Position number 238317. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=238317.

Professor Jen Stinson: Empowering youth with sickle cell pain (one position). Position number 238519. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=238519.

Professor Robyn Stremler: SOmNI app to improve sleep for adolescents (one position). Position number 240121. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=240121.

Professor Amy Wright: Cultural safety in research and parenting supports for Indigenous communities (two positions). Position number 238518. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=238518.

Nursing position 238287 (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=238287) : This posting encompasses two positions – one focusing on policies to mitigate harmful effects of plastics used across the pharmaceutical lifespan and focusing on supporting transitions in cardiovascular care through digital health interventions.

Nursing position number 238289. https://clnx.utoronto.ca/postings.htm?pId=238289. This posting encompasses two positions that are available to professors who need to hire additional students, such as for policies to mitigate harmful effects of plastics in the pharmaceutical industry; and supporting transitions in cardiovascular care through digital health interventions.