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SSE – QV Studio – Ebrahim Sajadi

This project aims to investigate market demand for an emerging type of quantum computing system in partnership with QV-Studio. The quantum computing system has to potential to accelerate the timeline for useful quantum computing in the domain of materials and chemistry simulation with applications in chemical process design, materials design, and pharmaceuticals. This opportunity is connected to the hardware’s unique features for computing, as well as its reliability, and scalability. The assessment of market demand is the first step to attract talent and investment, helping Canada maintain its leadership in quantum technology. The expected benefit to QV-Studio is the opportunity to collaborate on cutting-edge technology that has the potential to generate significant economic impact and job creation in the future.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Joseph Salfi

Student:

Partner:

QV Studio

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Public administration

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Validating the Maltreatment in Sport Scale

As a follow-up to a prevalence study on maltreatment in sport among Canadian athletes (Willson et al., 2022), this project seeks to validate a maltreatment in sport survey. The intention is to partner with Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom to conduct a similar study assessing rates of maltreatment rates in high-performance athletes training at the High-Performance Centre in Sheffield. This study will assess rates of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, neglect, harassment, and discrimination to inform prevention and intervention strategies. By developing and owning a validated scale to measure maltreatment in sport, the University of Toronto will gain a robust tool that can be used to inform policy, improve practices, and support research initiatives. This scale will position Canada as a leader in safe sport research and innovation, offering a resource that can be adapted for global use while maintaining Canadian intellectual property. Additionally, this project will benefit the host institution as they will have access to the survey and assess rates of maltreatment among high-performance athletes in the United Kingdom. Maltreatment is a significant concern for athletes’ well-being and mental health thus this study will contribute to advancing safe sport efforts in Canada and internationally.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gretchen Kerr

Student:

Partner:

Sheffield Hallam University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Impacts sociaux et héritages culturels des mouvements de population en Grèce du Nord

Un projet de recherche qui vise à comprendre les impacts sur les plans historiques, anthropologiques et culturels du mouvement migratoire dans le nord de la Grèce dans les années 1920 et qui se traduit par la réalisation d’un documentaire sur la population du village d’Asprovalta.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jacques Perreault

Student:

Partner:

Université de Patras

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

ENTENDRE (comportEments iNdividuel collecTif dE l’araigNée et Du touRteau canadiEn)

Le bruit sous-marin généré par le transport maritime est une pollution émergente qui peut perturber le comportement des organismes marins. Si ses effets sur les mammifères marins et certains poissons sont bien documentés, son impact sur les crustacés benthiques, comme le crabe commun (Cancer irroratus), reste encore mal compris. Ce projet de recherche vise à étudier comment ces organismes réagissent aux bruits des navires en milieu contrôlé. En utilisant des capteurs de mouvement et des caméras, nous analysons leurs déplacements et leurs interactions en présence et en absence de bruit sous-marin. Cette étude permettra de mieux comprendre les effets du bruit anthropique sur un grand crustacé, qui jouent un rôle clé dans les écosystèmes marins et les pêcheries canadiennes. Les résultats contribueront à affiner les stratégies de gestion du milieu marin et à proposer des solutions pour limiter l’impact des activités humaines sur ces espèces d’intérêt écologique et économique.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Réjean Tremblay

Student:

Partner:

Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Vulnérabilité des forêts et des activités forestières aux changements climatiques

Les feux de forêts naturels sont les perturbations majeures à la base de la dynamique végétale boréale. Les changements climatiques induiront une augmentation des régimes de perturbations. Les régimes de perturbations, la structure et la composition forestière pourraient se diriger vers une variabilité naturelle différente de celle connue précédemment. Ce projet de recherche vise à 1) projeter l’évolution future (2000-2100) de la composition forestière de la pessière à mousses de l’Ouest du Québec et du rôle du feu et du climat dans cette évolution, 2) caractériser l’évolution de la composition forestière de la pessière à mousses de l’Ouest du Québec durant l’Holocène (~10 000 ans) et le rôle du feu et du climat dans cette évolution, 3) comparer la variabilité naturelle attendue pour la fin de ce siècle avec la variabilité naturelle passée et 4) établir des liens entre ces connaissances et l’aménagement écosystémique du territoires d’étude, notamment en ce qui a trait aux états de référence et à la certification environnementale.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Frédéric Raulier;Olivier Blarquez;Hugo Asselin;Yves Bergeron

Student:

Partner:

Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs;Rayonier A.M. Canada S.E.N.C.;Barrette-Chapais Ltée

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing; Utilities

University:

Université de Montréal; Université du Québec à Montréal; Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue; Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Applied Geospatial Research Group (AGRG) 2025 Research Internships

The boreal zone of Alberta is under increasing pressure from natural resource extraction. Roads, seismic lines, well pads, and other industrial-disturbance features exert cumulative environmental effects on the region’s vegetation, wildlife, hydrology, and carbon dynamics. The purpose of this project is to develop remote-sensing tools and workflows that help us describe, understand, and mitigate some of these effects. Researchers from Canada (University of Calgary) and Germany (Ludwig Maximillian University of Munich) are collaborating on this research in the context of ABBY Net: the Alberta-Bavaria Research Network. The mission of ABBY-Net is to bring together researchers from Alberta, Canada and Bavaria, Germany who collaborate on interdisciplinary research and training for an improved understanding of the complex interactions in E³-Systems (Environment, Engineering and Socio-Economics) to facilitate energy systems transitions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Greg McDermid

Student:

Partner:

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Tropical Torpor: Thermal Ecology of Threatened Bats

Outside the temperate zones, thermal biology (i.e., energy expenditure, microclimate choices) of bats is poorly understood. This leaves wildlife managers with little ability to set conservation priorities for tropical and sub-tropical bats in response to extreme heat events due to climate change and infectious disease. A recent risk assessment predicted that the disease white-nose syndrome (WNS) will arrive in Australia before 2029, and 30% of Australia’s cave-dwelling bats may be in danger due to their hypothesized microclimate preferences. Thus, data on thermal biology for Australian bats are critical to identify vulnerable populations and guide pre-emptive conservation efforts to protect at-risk species. Integrating thermal biology data into species distribution models allows for more accurate predictions of habitat suitability under climate change to prioritize conservation of bats at greatest risk. This project will rely on acoustic monitoring to test the influence of weather variation on bat activity, temperature telemetry to track bats to roosts and quantify expression of torpor (i.e., periods of reduced body temperature) and microclimate preferences, and respirometry to quantify metabolic rate at different temperatures. We will then use these data to refine risk assessments for WNS and extreme heat and make recommendations about most important habitats for protection.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Craig Willis

Student:

Partner:

University of New England

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Life Sciences (not health)

University:

University of Winnipeg

Program:

Globalink Research Award

TU Berlin Summer Research on Bacteriophage Biology and Structural Analysis

This project investigates the SPbeta bacteriophage, a model organism in phage biology with significant implications for microbiology and biotechnology. The primary objective is to develop and refine methods for its purification and biochemical characterization, enabling a detailed analysis of its structure and function. Using targeted deletion mutants, we aim to identify key genes and proteins involved in its assembly. Advanced cryo-electron microscopy will provide high-resolution visualization of the phage’s architecture, assembly pathways, and interactions with its host. These insights will enhance our understanding of bacteriophage biology and support applications such as phage-based therapies, biotechnological tools, and improved models for viral assembly and evolution. This collaborative effort between the University of Calgary and Technische Universität Berlin integrates expertise, resources, and cutting-edge research facilities. By working together, the institutions aim to drive innovation in bacteriophage research while creating valuable training opportunities for students and researchers. The project not only contributes to advancing scientific knowledge but also fosters strong ties between the institutions, paving the way for future collaborations in microbiology and biotechnology.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Xiaofan Jin

Student:

Partner:

Technische Universität Berlin

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Biotechnology; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Life Sciences (not health)

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Identifying the Neurobiological and Behavioural Effects of Contrave as Potential Mechanisms of Weight Loss in Adults with Obesity

Background: Obesity is a common chronic disease -particularly in Western nations- that is frequently linked with the presence of other illnesses and earlier death. Typical obesity management strategies might include medication, such as the drug Contrave, which has been approved for weight loss in Canada. While Contrave reduces appetite and food cravings in most people leading to weight loss, exactly how it works on the brain, body and metabolism is unknown. The goal of this clinical research study is to examine the effects of 4-weeks of Contrave+diet vs. placebo pill+diet on the brain using electroencephalography in 40 adults with obesity. All participants will receive an individualized dietary intervention aiming for a 20% food restriction. All measures will be collected before and ~4-weeks after interventions. We hope to gain a better understanding the effects of Contrave on the brain which could lead to substantial improvements in obesity management. Obesity is often comorbid with mood and psychiatric disorders observed across many of the patient populations treated at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, therefore, better understanding this disease will help in ameliorating its management in the general population and in complex populations treated at The Royal. This clinical research project may pave the way for future studies exploring a better understanding of the potential synergy between weight management and mood/psychiatric pharmacotherapy.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Natalia Jaworska

Student:

Partner:

The Royal

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Elevate

Development of a gender-sensitive organizational assessment model

The objective of this assignment is to strengthen the institutional and organizational assessment (IOA) model developed by Universalia to identify gender dimensions which affect equity and performance within an organization. To do so, the intern will be asked to proceed to a mapping of existing gender equality tools (as well as their strengths and weaknesses) used in the assessment and capacity-building of international development organizations in order to further develop the IOA model. The final product is to be made available as part of Universalia’s offer of services and will contribute to a greater understanding of the social dimensions of organizational performance.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gilles Bibeau

Student:

Partner:

Universalia Management Group

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Lessons from Indigenous Tourism and Cultural Centers and their Applicability in Mealy Mountains National Park

This research aims to explore the role that Indigenous cultural centers could play in Mealy Mountain National Park Reserve in preserving Indigenous culture and promoting Indigenous tourism. Key objectives include understanding lessons from successful Indigenous cultural centers, determining how these lessons apply to the NunatuKavut community, and developing strategies to integrate cultural preservation into tourism practices. Research activities involve literature reviews, case studies of established cultural centers, and community engagement through focus group sessions and interviews to align with local values. The NunatuKavut community will directly benefit from a tailored framework that supports the development of a cultural center aligned with their goals, promoting cultural revival and local economic growth through tourism.

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Faculty Supervisor:

William Newell;Kelly Vodden

Student:

Partner:

NunatuKavut Community Council

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Enhancing Services to Seniors in NL through Social Enterprise Expansion

Connections for Seniors (CFS) is a nonprofit organization in Newfoundland and Labrador dedicated to helping seniors maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life through essential services like housing, transportation, and meal programs. To meet growing demand, CFS is expanding its social enterprise efforts with the goal of generating more revenue for its programs. This project involves developing a strategic plan to improve digital presence, enhance community outreach, and build strategic partnerships. By addressing these areas, the project will strengthen CFS’s ability to provide essential services to seniors in NL, while creating sustainable revenue streams and engaging in mutually beneficial collaborations with other organizations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Thomas Cooper

Student:

Partner:

Connections for Seniors

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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