Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Are 3rd and 4th year students eligible for SWORP?
    No, SWORP is open only to current 1st and 2nd year students..  

  2. I am applying to Schulich Medicine for admission in Fall 2023. Can I submit an SWORP application in anticipation that I will be accepted?
    No, SWORP applications will only be accepted from medical students currently enrolled in Schulich.

  3. Can groups of students submit a SWORP application?
    No, the program is not intended to fund group research projects. That said, it is possible for more than one student to share the funding associated with a research project under the direction of a single faculty mentor. Students are best advised to seek additional direction about this option.

  4. Will SWORP fund projects in Windsor?
    Yes, SWORP has been created to fund projects that are based at the University of Windsor. SWORP projects must be supervised by a University of Windsor faculty member. Schulich faculty members located in Windsor, or elsewhere within Distributed Medical Education sites, are eligible to serve as co-supervisors.

  5. Will SWORP support research projects in London, Toronto, Vancouver, or other sites outside Southwest Ontario?
    SWORP projects supervised by a researcher from outside of the University of Windsor will not be accepted.

  6. Will SWORP funds be provided directly to students? Will successful applicants receive a cheque for their award?
    No, for each project funded through SWORP, a research account will be established at the University of Windsor in the name of the supervisor, all project related expenditures will be processed through this account. Standard Research Ethics, Animal Care, Bio-Safety and Responsible Conduct of Research requirements, procedures and policies for University of Windsor research accounts will apply.
    Note, at the end of the project period any unspent funds will be returned to the Schulich Windsor office, and the University of Windsor offices proportionately in alignment with the funding that had been provided.

  7. How many SWORP students can a faculty member supervise?
    A faculty member may only serve as supervisor for one SWORP project per competition.

  8. How many SWORP awards will be made?
    We anticipate funding up to 10 awards, depending on the number of applicants and the quality of specific projects requested. Periodically and contingent on supplementary funding, there may be additional research awards that are organized in tandem with SWORP. Students are best advised to seek additional direction about this option.

  9. Can I submit applications for SWORP and SRTP at the same time?
    No, first year Schulich-Windsor medical students cannot submit applications for SWORP and SRTP at the same time. 

  10. Can I submit my application for SWORP using electronic signatures and/or emails as verification of approvals instead of actual signatures?
    Yes, electronic signatures and/or emails from signatories in lieu of their actual signatures is/are acceptable provided the approvals are obtained in the order that they appear on the approvals sheet. Please do not contact a Dean for approval without first obtaining and verifying faculty member and Department Head approval.

For further information about the application process, please contact:

Jessica Flammia, MSc
Health Research Associate
WE-SPARK Health Institute
University of Windsor
jessica.flammia@uwindsor.ca