The Student Research & Innovation Grant pilot program which launched in late 2021 continues to support students, staff and faculty with ongoing funding from the Office of Research Services for research and innovation!
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Aiden H., Psychology
The SRIG provided an amazing opportunity to experience what the real-life research scene is like. It was this program that allowed me to experience what it is like to develop and present research to…
Amie O., Psychology
Receiving the Student Research and Innovation Grant from KPU allowed me to expand my honours thesis project beyond what I would have otherwise been able to design without funding. Being able to…
Berenice B., Wilson School of Design
The Student Research and Innovation Grant program (SRIG) provided me with a wonderful opportunity to develop my project to its full potential within the allotted time. It boosted my research and…
Bria S., Psychology
I would like to thank Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the SRIG program for allowing me the opportunity to receive funding for my undergraduate thesis research. With the funds I received I was able…
Damion S., Biology
This project has been an incredible experience for me. It has allowed me to gain very valuable work experience and get a closer look into the real world of working in research. I can’t wait to see…
Daphnnie F, Psychology
My Psychology Honours Thesis research study investigates the effects of music genre and personality on scores in different exam types. When I was planning and preparing for my Honours Thesis research…
Ekjot B., Psychology
From submission to the completion of the Student Innovation Research Grant, I have gained valuable experience in applying for a grant which requires significant planning of all the logistical aspects…
Emily T., ISFS
The Student Research and Innovation Grant (SRIG) supported me through the initial phases of my research for a master’s in Environment and Management. My study is focusing on exploring the adaptive…
Erick S., Biology
With the support of the Student Research and Innovation Grant (SRIG), I have been able to explore a unique research opportunity in genomics and bioinformatics. Especially in working with the Applied…
Gabrielle M., Psychology
I would like to thank Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and the Student Research and Innovation Grant (SRIG) for their financial support during my Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) undergraduate psychology…
Hanna E., Psychology
Jared M., Biology
The SRIG funding provided me with a learning opportunity that was beyond anything I could imagine. It allowed me to work in an environment that fostered out-of-the-box thinking and a collaborative…
Jenna L., Psychology
For my honours project, I needed to gather a large pool of participants. I feel extremely grateful for SRIG funding my research because they made this happen! Most of the funding was used to…
Julie N., Sociology
Being awarded a KPU Student Research and Innovation Grant has been a highlight of my undergraduate experience at KPU. Having the opportunity to conduct a research project under the supervision of Dr…
Justyna L., Fashion Arts
The Student Research and Innovation Grant allowed me to develop a better understanding and interest in research. I was able to passionately explore alternative fitting methods for sustainable design…
Katheryn S., Biology
As a Health Sciences student, this was a great opportunity to gain lab experience. Unlike a regular course, this was something you could do on your own time, at your own pace. You don’t feel pressured…
Kelsey W., ISFS
The SRIG has been an amazing experience! It has allowed me to apply the skills we are learning to the real world and make connections along the way. I was lucky to be able to use my SRIG to help…
Krista W., Biology
This research opportunity with the SRIG has taught me many valuable laboratory and animal care skills. Every day in the lab felt like I was learning something new. This was a great experience to be…
Leah M., Psychology
The SRIG grant has been a huge asset to my honors project. I have been able to purchase important incentives for my participants which in turn will help me gather the data that I need. The SRIG grant…
Lena O., Psychology
I had a wonderful experience with the SRIG program. It benefits many students and gives them an opportunity to access research forums that would otherwise not be accessible due to financial barriers…
Lillianne P., Psychology
As a psychology honours student, I had to engage in various stages of research and create my own experiment. The Research and Innovation Grant (SRIG) provided me with the opportunity to expand my…
Marie-Pier R-A., Faculty of Design
The Student Research and Innovation Grant from KPU allowed me to push my research project further by allowing me to build my own testing machine and make numerous iterations to my prototypes, by…
Mary T., ISFS
he Student Research and Innovation Grant (SRIG) allowed me to connect with a team of researchers in the fields of agricultural sciences and economics. With the support of SRIG funding, I gained…
Monica L., Fashion Arts
During my capstone project, where I focused in compression and protection apparel of male wheelchair rugby athletes, I was a lucky recipient of The Student Research and Innovation Grant. This program…
Nichol L., Melville School of Business
Participating in the SRIG program was one of the best exposures I have had in the research world, which has immensely helped my growth and holistic development as a student and researcher. I have…
Nolan J., Sociology
As a history student, the SRIG allowed me to use the skills I honed during my undergraduate program and polish them; it was an enriching experience that fostered my intellectual growth. I got to work…
Pardeeh D., Criminology
With the support of the Student Research and Innovation Grant (SRIG) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), I was able to explore the experiences, challenges and benefits faced by KPU criminology…
Rebecca T., Criminology
I recently completed my honours thesis research titled “I was always worrying about something. I was so stressed”: Women KPU Students and COVID-19 . The SRIG helped me gain experience with writing a…
Saloni B., Wilson School of Design
My experience with the Student Research and Innovation Grant (SRIG) pilot program has been truly life-changing, especially as an immigrant student. The financial support provided by SRIG has been…
Sarah S., Psychology
When I first came to KPU, I didn’t know what route I wanted to take for my career. After taking a few courses in psychology and criminology, it was obvious that those are the subjects that interested…
Shoplan A., Melville School of Business
Working on this research project, “AI for Green Supply Chain and Logistics: Myth or Reality?” has been enlightening. As a student researcher alongside Marcelo Machado and Nichol Louis, I delved deep…
Taylor C., Biology
This SRIG program provided me with the opportunity to present my research at an international conference in Los Angeles California. It became quickly apparent that the research opportunities we are…
Zachary C., Fashion Arts
My experience with the SRIG program has been positive, insightful, and tremendously beneficial in completing my final thesis capstone project. I am enrolled in the Fashion & Technology program and the…
Zoe H., Sociology
From applying for the grant to presenting at an academic conference in Toronto, my experience with the SRIG program was enjoyable and memorable. The grant provided me with an opportunity to showcase…