Conducting Your Research

Who Qualifies?

• An Academic Visitor is defined as visitor who will be on the University of Alberta campus for more than one month to carry out research or collaborate in UofA departmental research.
• An Academic Visitor may include a professor, graduate/undergraduate student or an individual from the private sector or industry.

See Inviting an Academic Visitor for information about how to invite them to the University of Alberta.

Appointing and Reappointing

The Office of Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) operates within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. They represent postgraduate medical education at the University of Alberta through residency and fellowship programs.

These programs are supervised clinical and or research training programs offered to post-MD trainees that are not creditable towards fulfilling certification eligibility requirements of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). All fellows must be registered with the PGME Office at the University of Alberta.

Please review the fellowship guidelines for more detailed information.

The information below is for appointing a Research Fellow Only!

Appointing / Reappointing a PGME Research Fellow

1. Please complete in full a . Note: Please ensure to use the latest version.
2. Please complete in full a PGME Fellows Offer Letter.
3. Please send the registration form for research fellows and PGME Fellows offer letter to the Department of Medicine Office of Research with the enclosed documents for the Chair's signature:
   • Candidate's CV
   • Detailed Description of the Training Program
   • Confirmation Letter if Externally Funded
   • Non-Ministry Funding Form (if paid through Alberta Health Services, Medical Affairs)
   • Evidence of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)

Pay

If paying through Alberta Health Services, Medical Affairs, there is an additional 16.32% on top of the regular salary for benefits, admin fees and STAT deductions (CPP, EI and WCB).

Please ensure to complete the non-ministry funding form.

If paying through the University of Alberta, there is an additional 7.91% on top of the regular salary for STAT deductions (CPP, EI and WCB). There are no benefits provided.

International Fellows

International fellows will have to follow the immigration process and a Foreign Visitor Category Assessment Form is completed. This form is completed by the PGME Office upon receiving your complete registration package stated above.

Please visit the PGME website for guidelines, template offer letters and forms.

A Research Academic is a full-time or part-time Staff Member whose duties are to carry out or support high-level, complex, research projects in collaboration with faculty members and other researchers. Duties may include research design, methodology determination, analysis and/or other activities that facilitate the work of the trust unit. Duties may include all phases of data collection and analysis (e.g. clinical trials, test and questionnaire design) and could include such activities as the preparation of proposals for new research activities, the presentation of research findings and/or the preparation of reports and papers. A "Research Scientist” or a "Research Associate” will normally hold a doctoral degree or have equivalent qualifications and experience. A "Trust Professional” shall normally hold a Master's or professional level degree in a required discipline and hold positions such as speech language pathologist, kindergarten teacher, engineer, and statistician.

Benchmark and Sample Position Descriptions - Research Associates: Level 1 and Level 2

Please contact the DoM Program Support Human Resources to arrange.

Research Support positions perform a variety of tasks that support research activities, and are typically found in faculties and departments across campus. These positions generally report to a senior research position or to a Principal Investigator. Work in this category ranges from entry level to senior level research support.

Please contact the DoM Program Support Human Resources to arrange.

A Trust Administrator is a full-time or part-time Staff Member whose duties are to provide leadership, strategic advice and direction; and is accountable for planning, negotiating, problem solving, risk assessment and prevention, and operational oversight of resources. These positions may include some research responsibilities. Staff Members, in this job family, hold positions which range from Project Manager to trust unit Director. A Trust Administrator shall normally require an academic degree or professional designation.

Please contact the DoM Program Support Human Resources to arrange.

Lab Technologist positions perform a variety of technical tasks that support research activities and/or facilitate the operation of the laboratories.  These positions generally report to a Senior Lab position or to a Principal Investigator.  Work in this category ranges from entry level to senior level laboratory support.

Please contact the DoM Program Support Human Resources to arrange.

• A registered undergraduate student at the University of Alberta and appointed from trust funds to assist in legitimate academic research, training and/or learning opportunities.

or

• A registered undergraduate student at the University of Alberta and appointed from operating funds as a marker or tutor in his/her own field of study.

or

• A registered undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Alberta appointed from operating funds as a
  • Student Caller working in his/her Faculty; Intern, Co-op student, Practicum, or Peer Educator.
  • Intramural Sports Official (tech manager, umpire, judge, clinician, field marshals, timekeepers, activity supervisors, scorekeeper, linesman, minor official, recreation facilitators, or mascots) with PhysEd & Rec.
  • Food Ombudsman, Furniture Bank Coord, HUB and Lister Discipline Admin, Assoc of College & Univ Housing Officer, Block Rep, Clothing Bank Coord, Community Service Coord, Floor Coord, Hall V-Ps, Food Co-op Coord, Summer Fun Programmer or Resident Assistant with Ancillary Services.
  • Resident Assistant, Hall Coord, Student Chaplain, Accompanist, Set Builder, Art Assistant, Front-of-House, Usher, Poster Hanger, Weight Room Supervisor, Off-Court Official, Off-Ice Official, Gymnasium Supervisor, Team Manager, Student Trainer or Assistant Coach with Augustana.
  • House Manager, Stage Manager, Ticket Seller or Ticket Taker with Faculty of Arts.

• A registered full-time undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Alberta (as defined by the university calendar) in the current or subsequent term and/or;
• Performing support staff duties which are not listed under Excluded Students and being paid from operating or trust funds.