SWRC Research Assistant Training - Pilot Project

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SWRC Research Assistant Training - Pilot Project

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The SWRC brings together investigators with common research interests, allowing for meaningful ways to foster interdisciplinary and community collaboration and produce sustainable and relevant research. By identifying gaps and emerging issues and engaging with policymakers to implement meaningful change, our research aims to improve the lives of Saskatchewan residents. Furthermore, it supports social work scholarship and pedagogy by providing research training opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The SWRC Research Assistant Training Pilot Project will offer webinars and training sessions designed to better prepare and encourage students as research assistants, as well as provide a pool of skilled candidates for researchers to access when conducting research projects. Moreover, involving students in the research process contributes to the development of future researchers who, in turn, will strengthen society through their knowledge, compassion, and action. The following research-related webinars and training sessions will be offered:

Advanced Searching and Library Research
Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity
Copyright and Your Academic Work
Conducting a Literature Review
Research Data Management and Data Management Plans
Research Data Management: File Organization and Data Storage
Scoping and Systematic Reviews
Using Jamovi for Data Analysis
Systematic Review Tools
Statistical Data & Survey Software
Ethics and REB Training
Indigenous Research Training
Ethics Research with 2SLGBTQIAP+ Participants
Tune-In Tune-Up Webinars
Other Research Training Opportunities

Benefits

Provides a pool of trained SW students to allow internal hiring of research assistants
Benefits for researchers of having access to higher-quality research assistants
Students receive a certificate of completion and/or badge

Program Requirements:

University of Regina students with preference given to Social Work students. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.

Duration:

Offered in Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters. Training takes 11 weeks dedicating approximately 30 hours. All live webinars and modules are to be completed by the last day of Module 10. If more time is required, please contact swrc@uregina.ca

RA Training Registration

Please complete the registration form below for the Fall 2026 semester intake

First and Last Name * Uof R Student ID * Faculty * Email Address *

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