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Read a faculty profile of Dr. Savundranayagam, published by Western Undergraduate Research Journal.

Prospective Graduate Students

Students interested in completing a MSc or PhD in the Caregiving Research Lab should contact Dr. Savundranayagam to discuss their suitability. Ideal candidates include those with:

  1. Prior research experience, ideally in caregiving and/or dementia.
  2. A strong academic record.

Prospective Graduate Students contacting Dr. Savundranayagam should include:

  1. A transcript.
  2. A resume/CV.
  3. A description of their prior research experience.
  4. A description of how your current research interests align with the Caregiving Research Lab.

MSc and PhD students complete their degrees through the graduate program in Health and Rehabilitation Science in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Further information about this program can be found on Western's HRS program website.

 Prospective Undergraduate Students

Prospective undergraduate students include those who are:

  • Enrolled in Western's work-study program
  • Enrolled in the Scholars Electives Program
  • Wishing to complete a fourth-year independent study in the School of Health Studies

Undergraduate students contacting Dr. Savundranayagam should include:

  1. A transcript.
  2. A resume/CV.
  3. A description of their prior research experience, including course work.
  4. A description of how your current research interests align with the Caregiving Research Lab.