Jan 12, 2023

Call for Summer 2023 Research Projects

NHP Education Program

Students working together
NHP dedicated to training and preparing the next generation of health leaders to address the rising risk and burden of diabetes and chronic disease.

The Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations is very excited to launch our first Summer 2023 Research Projects for Research on Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes and/or Related Chronic Conditions.

About the NHP Summer 2023 Research and Training Program: The Network for Healthy Populations is dedicated to training and preparing the next generation of health leaders to address the rising risk and burden of diabetes and chronic diseases. The NHP is launching the Summer 2023 Research and Training Program for undergraduate, medical/health professional students, and graduate students currently registered at the University of Toronto. In doing so, we will support research projects that are in alignment with the NHP’s core, vision, objectives and core mission.

U of T faculty members or Network community partners wishing to supervise a summer student are invited to apply. The NHP will provide financial support for one student per supervisor to support a project over a 12 to 16 week that fulfills the following criteria:

  1. The project addresses the burden of diabetes and related chronic conditions through better care, lower risk factors, or healthier living environments.
  2. The project focuses on the Mississauga and Peel Region.
  3. The project is feasible and appropriate for a student to conduct within a 12- to 16-week period.
  4. The student will have regular supervision and mentorship from the faculty member or community partner.
  5. Resources and operating support are available for the student to conduct the project.

Selected projects will be made available on NHP’s website, and eligible students will apply to a project via the NHP’s application process. 

Network Faculty and community partners are to submit the completed Application and project proposal to director.novonordiskhp@utoronto.ca by Friday January 20th, 2022, 5:00PM EST

The Learning Objectives of the Network’s Education and Training Program are to:

  • Gain research experience, knowledge, and skills to prepare for future career goals
  • Participate in education and professional development opportunities available via the Network and across the UofT campuses
  • Network with mentors and experts from the field and seek guidance and mentorship on career goals
  • Connect with other trainees who are interested in reducing social inequities and addressing root causes of diabetes