Here are some frequently asked questions about the  Women's College Research Institute Summer Student Program.

When can I apply for the  Women's College Research Institute Summer Student Program?
If there is an area or research that you are interested in, please contact the Researcher that you would like to work with. Positions will be posted on our website by mid-January 2012. Students can apply to the positions from mid-January 2012 – February 17^th, 2012.

Do I have to do a cover letter?
Although not a required part of the application, include a cover letter if you feel it is appropriate.

How do I apply?
Please visit the website to view the positions once they are posted (mid-January 2012). Once you have decided which positions(s) you are going to apply to, please send your resume with a cover letter directly to the Researcher using the method that they had indicated (for example, mail, email or fax). Due to the volume of applications received, only students selected for an interview will be contacted.

How many positions can I apply to?
You can apply to as many positions as you like. Please send your resume and a cover letter for each position to the appropriate person. Due to the volume of applications received, only students selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send a separate email for each position and address your cover letter(s) to the respective research mentor for each position. Please indicate in the subject line of each email which position(s) you are applying for.

I sent my application. When will I hear if I have been selected for an interview?
Due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Research mentors have until March 16^th, 2012 to select and hire a student.

Can international students apply?
Yes, international students may apply to the program.

What are the hours of work for the summer program?
The program typically runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. However, this may vary slightly with research mentors.

When is the deadline for applications?
Applications for the 2012 program are due on Friday, February 17^th, 2012.

When does the program start?
Monday May 7^th, 2012- Friday, July 27^th, 2012.

I am not able to begin work the first week, can I still apply to the program?
The summer program officially starts on May 7^th and runs for 12 weeks. Depending on how much later than May 7^th you are able to begin work, this may not be enough time for you to conduct sufficient research for your abstract presentation on the WCRI Summer Student Research day. Most students will begin on May 7^th and will have ample time to work on their projects which may put you at a disadvantage. Please consider this before applying to the program.