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[Dr. Name] will be your faculty advisor and supervisor at Western University.\nSelect one of the following options, as applicable:\nThere is no scholarship or other funding from Western University for this opportunity. You will be responsible for the costs of your travel and living expenses.\nOR\nI understand that you will receive an academic award for research work from the Institute/Agency/Government to cover the costs associated with your stay in Canada and at Western.\nOR\nYou are the recipient of a Western department/faculty academic award for research work based on your academic excellence and related graduate research in the field. Your research work will be contributing to [Dr. Name]’s research program on the same subject. The award funding is in the amount of [$ Amount] and will be distributed from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) funds granted to [Dr. Name]. These funds will be credited towards your student account at Western and may be used to cover your travel, accommodations, and associated costs with your stay at Western University.\nFollowing the completion of your research at Western University, you will return to your home institution, [University Name], to continue your [Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in XX].\nWe recommend that you apply for a Work Permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada under R205(c)(ii) – Academic Award Recipients for Research Work [C52].  Please note that you are not permitted to commence your research placement until you have applied for and received a work permit.  Please see the attached information about how to apply for a work permit. If you are refused a work permit, please notify your faculty advisor/supervisor at Western University immediately.\nAs a foreign worker in Canada, please ensure you understand your rights while working in Canada.  Please visit the following website which explains the rights of workers hired under the International Mobility Program.  \u003C\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/know-your-rights-worker-international-mobility-program.html\" \u0014https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/know-your-rights-worker-international-mobility-program.html\u0015 >\nBy accepting this invitation to conduct research at Western University, you agree to adhere to Western University’s policies and procedures. Prior to beginning your research studies, you are responsible for completing any training required pursuant to legislation and University policy including, (but not limited to) all courses listed under \"Required Training for all Roles\". Depending on your role, you may be required to complete other job specific safety training. Please speak with your supervisor to find out what is required for your role.\nVisit: \u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.uwo.ca/hr/learning/required/index.html\" \u0014http://www.uwo.ca/hr/learning/required/index.html\u0015 for more information.\nYou will be charged an administration fee of $300.00 CAD which will be billed to your student account at Western University [If applicable, however, our Department/Institute will be pleased to make this payment on your beh","cbCainFvU6i0wyKx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainFvU6i0wyKx","docx",20432,"English","# Letter Sections\n## Student and Invitation Details\n## Funding and Scholarship Options\n## Work Permit Application Guidance\n## Compliance, Training, Fees, and Arrival Requirements","[{\"question\":\"Who is this invitation letter for and what activity does it cover?\",\"answer\":\"It is for a Full-time Visiting Graduate or Undergraduate Student (Research Only) invited to the University of Western Ontario to conduct research for a specified period.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the required steps regarding a work permit before research can begin?\",\"answer\":\"The template recommends applying for a work permit under R205(c)(ii) for Academic Award Recipients and states that research placement cannot commence until the application is submitted and the work permit is received.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the letter address scholarship or funding and what costs may apply?\",\"answer\":\"It provides multiple selectable options: no Western University funding (student covers travel and living), academic award funding from an external institute/agency/government, or a Western department/faculty award funded via NSERC grants, plus an administration fee of $300 CAD billed to the student account when applicable.\"}]","INVITATION LETTER TEMPLATE FOR VISITING RESEARCH ONLY (VRO) STUDENT - WORK PERMIT (v2024) | DOCX"]