📢 Prospective MSc Student Opportunity | Rehabilitation Sciences | Fall 2027
The Artificial Intelligence for Rehabilitation Lab (AIRE Lab) at the University of Manitoba, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, is seeking a prospective Master’s student interested in applying to the MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences for Fall 2027 under the supervision of Dr. Mirella Veras.
About the project
This community-engaged and Indigenous-partnered project will work alongside First Nations and Métis communities, community health workers, decision-makers, and researchers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to co-develop an AI-enabled digital health tool to support stroke prevention and equitable access to care in rural and remote communities.
The selected candidate will join the AIRE Lab and contribute to a broader program of research focused on digital health equity, telerehabilitation, stroke prevention, AI in healthcare, rehabilitation, and community-based approaches to health.
Who can apply
At this stage of recruitment, only prospective applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit will be considered.
Applicants should hold a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent in rehabilitation sciences or a related discipline. Relevant backgrounds may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, kinesiology, exercise science, biomedical engineering, health sciences, or another related field.
Applicants should have a strong interest in one or more of the following areas:
• Rehabilitation and stroke prevention
• First Nations and Métis health and health equity
• Digital health and telerehabilitation
• Artificial intelligence in healthcare
• Community health worker support
• Implementation science
• Community-engaged and participatory research
A strong commitment to working respectfully with First Nations and Métis communities, supporting Indigenous data governance principles, and contributing to community-defined and self-determined health priorities is essential.
The selected candidate will be expected to apply formally to the University of Manitoba MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences for Fall 2027 and must meet the program’s admission requirements.
What we offer
The successful candidate will have opportunities to gain experience in:
• Community-engaged research and co-design
• Qualitative and mixed-methods research
• Digital health and AI-enabled health research
• Literature reviews and evidence synthesis
• Knowledge translation and community engagement
• Scientific writing and manuscript development
• Conference presentations and dissemination
• Collaboration with researchers, clinicians, community partners, community health workers, and decision-makers across Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Funding support is available through research assistantship opportunities and project-related work. Tuition and student fees are not covered.
How to express interest
Interested prospective students should submit their materials as a single PDF by August 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM Winnipeg time.
The expression-of-interest package should include:
• A current CV
• Unofficial academic transcripts
• A brief statement of interest of approximately one page describing:
- your academic background and research interests;
- what interests you about this project;
- why you would like to join the AIRE Lab; and
- how your interests align with rehabilitation, digital health, Indigenous health equity, stroke prevention, or related areas.
- • Contact information for two references
📧 Please send your expression of interest to: mirella.veras@umanitoba.ca
Please use the subject line:
Expression of Interest – MSc Rehabilitation Sciences – Fall 2027
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an informal interview and further discussion regarding supervision and the formal University of Manitoba MSc application process.
🔗 Learn more about the AIRE Lab and Dr. Mirella Veras:
https://www.aireresearch.ca/about-us/dr-mirella-veras
📅 Deadline to express interest: August 25, 2026
Please share this opportunity with First Nations, Métis, or Inuit prospective graduate students who may be interested in research at the intersection of rehabilitation, Indigenous health equity, digital health, stroke prevention, and AI in healthcare.
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