Visiting Research Student
About
Students from other institutions may
come to the U of S as a Visiting Research Student (VRS) to do research under an
informal agreement with a faculty member.
A Visiting Research Student (VRS) is
enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan to undertake full-time research with
a faculty supervisor for a period of no more than twelve (12) months per
eighteen (18) month period. Students may be undergraduate, graduate, or in
between degree levels. This student category does not permit enrollment in any
credit coursework at the U of S. Visiting Research Students are registered
as full time students at the U of S in an "XVRS" research course.
A Visiting Research Student is not
eligible to begin another term as a Visiting Research Student until at least
six (6) months after the previous VRS admission has concluded.
It will be the responsibility of the
student and faculty supervisor to make any necessary arrangements for the
duration of appointment at the University of Saskatchewan.
Applying
Before applying a Visiting Research
Student must have:
· an identified U of S faculty supervisor,
· a research plan that has been approved by the
faculty supervisor
Start dates must be reasonable, and take
into account processing by the CGPS and IRCC. An applicant should anticipate
the approval and admission process to take about two weeks to complete. IRCC
application processing times may be checked here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp.
· Complete
VRS application
· Find a supervisor
Admissions process
1.
Your application and
research plan will be reviewed by the faculty supervisor, department
head, and CGPS. The research project must be realistic, and the outcome
achievable within the stated term of appointment.
2.
Once the application is approved, an official letter
of acceptance will be sent to you by email as a PDF attachment. The supervisor
and department will also be notified when this happens.
3.
The letter of acceptance can be used to support your
application for a study permit. Though not required by IRCC for periods of
study six months or less, all international Visiting Research Students are
encouraged to obtain a study permit.
4.
The International Student and Study
Abroad Centre (ISSAC) will be notified of your acceptance,
and will provide you with immigration, pre-arrival and arrival support.
General information
1.
Visiting Research Students will be registered by CGPS in
a non-credit placeholder which denotes full-time student status engaged in
academic research.
2.
Visiting Research Students will be admitted on the
understanding that research will be the exclusive focus of their academic
activity. A VRS wishing to take academic courses, whether for credit or audit,
must pursue admission through the appropriate category. For students
participating in research and wishing to take courses, the appropriate category
will be Joint Student. For students
not participating in research and who wish to take course work, admission as
a graduate non-degree student may be
appropriate.
3.
Visiting Research Students will be assessed off-campus student fees and will
have access to limited U of S student services. These student fees provide
access to such services as the Graduate Student Association (GSA), University
Library, Student Central, and the International Student and Study Abroad
Centre.
4.
Visiting Research Students will be responsible for their
own health plan coverage. The University will not be responsible for costs
associated with health care. These students, however, may elect to enroll in
a Health and/ or Dental plan through
the Graduate Students Association (GSA).
5.
Visiting Research Students may also elect to opt into
the public transit (U-Pass) plan.
6.
Student fees may be paid online in the student's PAWS
account OR in person at Student Central in the Administration Building.
7.
Upon completion of the research at the U of S, a Visiting
Research Student will be assigned a CR (Completed Requirement) for satisfactory
completion of the research objectives or an F (Fail).
8.
An official transcript may be ordered. Processing and
postage fees may apply.
Students who wish to register in other
courses or stay longer than twelve months must pursue other admission options
such as admission as a non-degree student, a joint student, or an exchange
student. Please contact ISSAC to discuss
exchange student opportunities, including those for undergraduate students.
Link: https://grad.usask.ca/admissions/alternate-applicants/visiting-research-student.php#About