Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

Research

Our department houses some of the top researchers in the their field.  There are many opportunities for students to get involved in research, either through volunteering in labs or participating in studies to earn credit points towards their course marks.

Student Research

Participate in a Research Study (SONA)

Course-based Research Projects

An undergraduate research project (PSYO 3100/PSYO 3001 | NESC 3100/NESC 3001) in Psychology and Neuroscience involves working in the laboratory of a faculty researcher. Projects can take place at any time during the academic year, as well as over the summer, and can last for an entire semester or continue for a year or more.

Research Awards and Fellowships 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

+ Volunteering

what is it/when to pursue/how to pursue/who can supervise

+Independent and directed reseearch projects

indedependent(full year)/directed 12 week (1 semester)

2 cols. - look at computer science career planning example (see Simon's templates)

+Honours

Overview and link to Honours page

+USRAs 

overview and link to USRA (scholarship and awards)

+ Tips for Contacting Prospective Supervisors

check websites/find contact info/how approach/what to say/what not to say/

+Labs 

link to labs page


Faculty Research 

Dalhousie's membership in the U15 distinguishes us as one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, attracting $258M in annual research funding. Many Dalhousie researchers are nationally and internationally recognized for their work, whether it’s groundbreaking, thought-provoking or solving real-world issues.

Faculty Research Topics: (ASK AARON should we include more in this list beyond the pillars)

  • Developmental: Language and literacy, social-cognitive child development
  • Animal: Canid behaviour (wolves, coyotes, red foxes, dogs), learning, genetics, songbird behaviour, scent and attractions in rodents
  • Clinical: Addictions (smoking, gambling, alcohol), perfectionism, sleep
  • Neuroscience: Insect behaviour, hormones, stress, sensory processes in hearing, biological rhythms, attention, cognition and information processing, neuroimaging with MRI

Faculty Resources

Research Awards and Research Chairs