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Join The Lab

While we are not currently hiring paid research assistants, we are always pleased to hear from students interested in becoming involved in research.

We welcome inquiries from undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, and others seeking meaningful research experience in a collaborative and supportive environment. 

Undergraduate Research

Opportunities may be available to volunteer on existing projects or to complete Directed Studies, Practicum Placements, or Honours Thesis projects with the Applied Justice Lab.

Graduate Students

Since KPU is primarily an undergraduate university, graduate students still have opportunities to be co-supervised with one of our collaborators at universities with graduate programs.

Areas of Research

We welcome students interested in:

  • Wrongful Convictions

  • Crime Prevention

  • Great Lakes Métis Justice

  • Criminal Justice 

How to Apply

We welcome undergraduate and graduate students seeking meaningful research experience within our collaborative environment. To join the Applied Justice Lab, please submit the following documents.

  • Current CV
  • Undergraduate or graduate transcript
  • Brief statement of research interests

Applications and inquiries should be directed to: appliedjusticelab@kpu.ca

Scholarship Opportunity for Indigenous Students at KPU

The Bernadette Monchalin Endowed Award for Indigenous Justice supports Indigenous students pursuing justice-related studies at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Established in 2017, this scholarship honours Dr. Lisa Monchalin's grandmother and is dedicated to fostering future generations of Indigenous leadership and scholarship.

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