Research Onboarding for Students, Interns, Observers, and Collaborators

Whether the position is paid or unpaid, this page provides guidance and tools to support the onboarding process for individuals participating in research-related activities with Lurie Children’s.

Onboarding Checklists and Resources

These checklists outline key steps, required documentation, and relevant contacts to assist hiring mangers based on position type: 

• Unpaid Student/Intern/Trainee/Observer or Collaborator
  • Onboarding Unpaid Positions
  • Unpaid Onboarding Checklist

• Paid Student/Intern/Trainee or Collaborator
  • Paid Onboarding Checklist

Federal Work-Study Student Hiring

Our institution participates in the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program in partnership with Loyola University and Northwestern University, allowing departments to hire eligible students for part-time roles that support their academic and career goals. Hiring managers can find more information in the Federal Work Study Instructions. 

Questions?

• For specific onboarding questions: Please contact Human Resources representatives.
• For general questions or guidance: Reach out to the Office of Research Development or join the Research Student and Trainee Onboarding MS Teams Channel.