Program Applicants

Thank you for your interest in the Scientist in Residence Program! Each scientist in residence and a team of two teachers from one school form a partnership to collaboratively plan, develop, deliver, and document six hands-on science lessons on a specific theme. Lesson development begins in the autumn, lessons are co-delivered to students in the winter or spring, and lesson plans are documented in written format for posting on this website. Scientists receive an honorarium, teachers can arrange for planning time, and a budget of up to $1,000 is available for each partnership for science lesson and field trip expenses.

Applications from teacher-teams and scientists will be accepted at any time, but applications must be submitted by May 1st to be considered for the following school year. Applications will be kept on file for consideration during subsequent school years if applicants are not initially selected.

Teacher Applicants: It is best to apply to the program with a partner teacher who teaches the same grade or a closely related grade.

Scientist Applicants: Applications are accepted from scientists who have a graduate degree in a scientific field or are close to finishing their M.Sc. degree. We prefer that you have some prior experience doing hands-on science with children or visiting elementary school classrooms. Opportunities exist to gain this experience as a volunteer with the Scientist in Residence Program.

For additional information, please contact (info@scientistinresidence.ca) info (at) scientistinresidence (dot) ca.

To apply to the program, please download the appropriate application form, fill it out, and return it as an email attachment to (info@scientistinresidence.ca) info (at) scientistinresidence (dot) ca. Thank you!