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CESI works with students in a variety of ways. We employ students across our programs on community-engaged projects, and occasionally seek organizational support. Examples of student opportunities at CESI include: Research Assistant and Project Manager positions with the Research Shop, practicum placements, and other roles supporting the Guelph Lab, CETL program, the Knowledge Mobilization program, and special projects. We post all open positions on our website, advertise via our social media, and circulate through our email networks. 

There are a number of funding opportunities available to support faculty, course instructors, and/or staff conducting community-engaged teaching and learning. They include:

The Research Shop employs graduate students from across the University of Guelph to participate in research projects in collaboration with community organizations to address important research needs. Students receive training and work experience related to community-engaged scholarship and knowledge mobilization, while participating in projects that positively impact our partners and the wider community.

Duties of Research Shop students include:

The Research Shop works with local and regional organizations and collaborations to carry out high impact community-engaged scholarship. We often collaborate with the social services and non-profit sectors, however the topics of research are diverse and reflect the needs of all our partners. Working in teams, Research Shop students, staff, and community partners review existing research, conduct community-based research, and mobilize knowledge. This work allows the Research Shop to: