Verna J. Kirkness Be a Food Researcher for a Week

- A First Nations, Métis and Inuit Youth in Science Initiative

Are you a First Nations, Métis or Inuit (FNMI) Canadian high school student in grade 11 or 12 who wonders what it would be like to do cutting-edge food and nutrition research? If so, do we have an opportunity for you!
FNMI students from across Canada are invited to apply for the Verna J. Kirkness Food Researcher for a Week Initiative. This March 2010 program places high school students in the food and nutrition research labs of some of Canada's Top Scientist!

Why Should You Apply?
For a chance to learn about some pretty Cool Stuff
Have you ever wondered how your own genetic makeup affects what you like to eat? How simple nutrients can help fight diseases like Diabetes and AIDS? How Canadians are helping to increase the food supply? How you can shape what new food products companies bring to your grocery shelf? These are all questions that our researchers are answering & now you can find out how!

This is a truly Unique Experience!

Students will be chosen from across Canada to spend a week in March in a Canadian research lab. With 2-4 students per lab, you will have someone your own age on this adventure with you! You will also share the knowledge of your mentor - a graduate student within the lab. You will work side-by-side with your fellow participant, your mentor, other graduate students and researchers, attending lab meetings and carrying out experiments.

You will truly become a member of the team, learning techniques and experiencing the inner workings of a university research lab!

We Cover your Expenses
Successful applicants will have their meals, accommodations and travel expenses covered.

To meet 2009 program participants and hear how they spent their week, just hit the play button to watch our video!