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About the Research Affiliate Program
The RAP is designed to give post-secondary students experience in research (design, execution, evaluation). Research projects must be related to the student's current degree program and must help the student develop specific knowledge and research skills.
RAP gives eligible students:
- Fair and equal access to student jobs offered by the federal public service;
- Opportunities to learn about the federal government; and
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience while developing and improving their employability skills.
Rates of Pay
Effective January 1, 2005, students are paid either an hourly rate of pay or a stipend. The hourly rates will be consistent with those of other paid student employment programs.
For more information on student rates of pay, refer to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Students or contact the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat at student.etudiant@tbs-sct.gc.ca.
