IDEAWORKS Experience Hub
Curious about what happens behind the doors of Mohawk’s applied research labs?
Come explore. Try something new. Meet researchers. Build skills. Get connected.
The IDEAWORKS Experience Hub is your way into Applied Research at Mohawk College — and you don’t need to be a research student or have any previous experience.
Who Should Join?
Any Mohawk student. Any program. Any discipline.
If you’re curious about innovation, technology, problem-solving, or just want to see what happens in Mohawk’s research labs, you’re invited.
Opportunities
What do I get?
Explore Applied Research
Get to know Mohawk’s research labs, projects and the people behind them.
Discover Opportunities
Learn about student jobs, placements and ways to get involved in applied research.
Get Applied Research 101 Training
Build your research knowledge and earn your Applied Research 101 certificate.
Build “No-Risk” Skills
Try new things, experiment and develop skills you can take with you into your next class, job or career.
WIN A 3D PRINTER!
Participate for your chance to win a 3D printer!
AND YES… THERE’S FREE PIZZA 🍕
Curious About Applied Research?
Sign up and explore behind the scenes—no previous experience required.
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What to Expect at IDEAWORKS
IDEAWORKS is consistently recognized as one of the top research colleges in Canada for Student Researchers. In 2024, we ranked third in Canada for student researchers, employing 215 students.
Applied Research 101 (Student Edition)
Want to learn more about Applied Research? If you are a Mohawk College student, you can register for Applied Research 101 for free! This short training course will help you understand what exactly applied research is, how to get involved in applied research, and how to be successful on the job. Email [email protected] to request your complimentary coupon code.
Description
Who We Hire
When we hire research assistants, we look for relevant combinations of academic knowledge and work experience. While the majority of our research assistants are hired from the School of Engineering Technology and Aviation, the Centre for Emerging Research Initiatives primarily hires students from other programs of study.
Onboarding at IDEAWORKS
Whether this is your first professional job or your twentieth, we will make sure you are ready for success. Your onboarding training includes:
- Applied Research 101 (Student Edition)
- Health & Safety/WHMIS
- Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion
- IT Cyber Security Awareness Training
Capstone Courses
Mohawk College has a number of applied research capstone courses. Enrolling in one of these courses is a great way to gain applied research experience outside of an IDEAWORKS research centre. Many of our researchers collaborate closely with faculty to support these courses.
Mitacs
Mitacs fosters collaboration between academia, government, and the public and private sectors to support innovation. Mitacs supports internship opportunities for students through their Business Strategy Internship Program and through Accelerate.
Mohawk students have two ways to take part in a Mitac’s supported project: As a co-op student, you may be able to self-source a Mitacs-funded co-op opportunity. All Mitacs-funded opportunities must be pre-approved by your Co-op specialist. As a Mohawk student, Mitacs-funded research assistant positions may be available through existing IDEAWORKS research collaborations. Available postings will be posted in CareerReady.
Case Studies
See What Our Passionate Team of Problem Solvers Can Do
Experience the magic of IDEAWORKS: developing key insights for our partners and providing solutions that address challenges head-on.
