Get Involved

Applied research adds valuable hands-on experience and new learning opportunities for students. In other words, research projects are a great way for our students to take the lead.

If you have an idea for a research project please contact us. We are here to help, we work with the willing.
If it is related to research we always try to find a way to say "yes", rather than a reason to say "no".

How can we help?

• support industry/community interactions by developing appropriate research projects
• do purchasing
• keep track of finances
• do financial reporting
• assist with proposal writing

Lakeland College is committed to forging partnerships that benefit and enrich the community.

In order to encourage economic growth, we support Canadian businesses and enterprises through our partnerships. We are dedicated to building awareness and educating the public.

We are looking to hear from entrepreneurs, business owners, inventors and other like-minded individuals who are innovating their fields and are interested in the research we are involved in. Anyone who shares our vision is free to [contact us].

How can we help?

• help you find a researcher to work with,
• work with the researcher(s) to help define the problem and develop a research plan, including, budget, timelines, and deliverables
• are a one-stop shop for all paperwork regarding research,
• assist to find funding to cover part of the costs of research, and
• aid the researcher with reporting

Students take the lead at Lakeland College every day.

Students are the reason why Lakeland College chose to engage in applied research. Applied Research is another way for you to gain valuable hands-on learning that is relevant to your future career.

We want to provide the best experience for you, our students. Research helps us make sure that we have the most up-to-date faculty and staff as well as best-in-class facilities and infrastructure for teaching and research.

Better yet, applied research creates more opportunities for you to work directly with industry and know exactly how to be a solution provider in your future workplace.

Research is embedded into coursework and programming through assignments, case studies, capstone projects, student clubs, and other opportunities.

In addition to enhancing learning in the classroom, you also have the chance to participate in applied research projects through [employment opportunities]. Working on a research project is a great addition to a resume and a wonderful way to put classroom knowledge into practice – working right beside your instructors.