inlight fellowship training program
The Inlight Fellowship Program supports graduate students in developing knowledge and research skills related to post-secondary student mental health and wellness. The program combines research training, collaborative workshops, knowledge mobilization, peer engagement, and professional networking opportunities.
Inlight Research Fellowship Applications are open!
Full applications for the 2026-2027 program are due by September 15, 2026 at 12 pm EST. Visit the link below to learn more about program eligibility criteria and apply now.
Program Director: Professor Julius Haag, Associate Director Education & Training
Recipients of the Inlight Research Fellowships will participate in a structured program designed to develop their expertise in post-secondary student mental health and wellness research while contributing to a collaborative Fellowship learning community.
What you will learn
- Knowledge of key considerations in the conduct of research related to post-secondary mental health and well-being, including EDI considerations, working with student advisory committees, public engagement, and working with community partners.
- Skills to communicate and mobilize student mental health and wellness research for public engagement and impact.
- Experience collaboratively developing, reviewing, and communicating research and knowledge mobilization outputs.
- Opportunities to develop professional networks and learn alongside other Fellows, members of the Inlight network, and invited experts.
Benefits
- Exposure to academics and practitioners who are leading work in this field.
- Join a cohort of like-minded students to contribute to and shape the field.
- Opportunity to collaborate and network with researchers, knowledge users and leaders, to strengthen collaborative multi-disciplinary research approaches.
- Experience co-planning and co-facilitating Fellowship workshops.
- Develop a public-facing Knowledge Mobilization Project with structured peer feedback and support.
- Participate in the Inlight Student Summit and share your research through a lightning-format presentation.
Program components
1. Fellowship Workshop Series
Fellows will participate in four in-person workshops held throughout the Fellowship Program. Workshops will be co-designed and co-facilitated by Fellows, with each workshop addressing a theme or topic closely related to student mental health and wellness.
2. Student Mental Health Research Training Program
Fellows will complete the Student Mental Health Research Training Program asynchronously through a series of eModules.
3. Knowledge Mobilization Project
Fellows will develop a Knowledge Mobilization Project designed to communicate student mental health and wellness research findings to the public.
Potential outputs may include op-eds, fact sheets, policy briefs, infographics, workshop proposals, podcasts, video shorts, or other appropriate formats. Fellows may work individually or in pairs depending on cohort size, subject-matter interest, and alignment.
The project will follow a scaffolded process that includes preliminary development, writing, and peer-feedback and review stages. Resulting projects will be shared through Inlight’s website and social media channels, with opportunities to pursue placement through relevant media outlets where appropriate
4. Student Summit
Fellows will participate in a one-day Student Summit in collaboration with the Inlight Student Advisory Committee. The Summit will focus on research and knowledge mobilization, professional networking, and peer feedback.
5. Final Reflection
Fellows will complete a one-page personal reflection discussing their Fellowship Program experience
Estimated Learner Effort total: Approx. 45 hours
Averaged per month: ~4 hours
Expectations of Students
As this is a program that is in high demand, a firm commitment to completing the Program’s required activities is expected.
Fellows are expected to participate in:
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- Welcome Session
- Four-In person Fellowship Workshops
- Student Summit
- Student Mental Health Research Training Program
Fellows are expected to complete:
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- Student Mental Health Research Training Program Modules
- Knowledge Mobilization Project
- Lightning-format research presentation at the Student Summit
- Peer-review activities associated with the Knowledge Mobilization Project
- One-page final reflection
Additional benefits of the program
At program start:
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- Receive first installment of the stipend ($2500)
- Become an Inlight Member
- Bio listed on Inlight website as member of the Inlight Research Fellowship Program
Upon completion:
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- Final installment of the stipend ($2500)
- Certificate of Completion – recorded as completed/not completed; participants must complete the required activities to obtain the certificate
- Retain Inlight Membership: “Alumni Fellow” & Bio listed on Inlight website
- Opportunity to participate in future programs and Inlight activities in a mentorship role
To learn more about our current and upcoming funding programs, please visit our Opportunities page.