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how to apply

1. Attend an information session or a resume preparation workshop (optional)

We are offering two information sessions and a resume preparation workshop pertinent to recruitment for the summer 2025 program. Click here for details and to register.

2. Confirm your eligibility and prepare to apply

Read all the information on this page and in the application guide to make sure you understand the eligibility requirements and how the program works. Details about each opportunity can be found in the links below.

3. Update your resume and cover letter

You may apply for up to three different opportunities. Please make sure your resume is up-to-date and that you customise your cover letter for each opportunity that you’re applying for. Applying to the Scholars Program is competitive so it’s worthwhile to give yourself extra time to polish your cover letter and resume. 

4. Prepare your application

You will need to provide a separate resume and cover letter for each opportunity you are applying for. You will also need to provide the contact information for two references. Your cover letter, resume, and references must be saved as one PDF document, using the following naming convention: Project number_First name_Last name.pdf (e.g., 2026-072_Jenny_Smith.pdf).

5. Applications for the summer 2026 program close at 11:59 pm, February 1

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2026 Opportunities

2026-001 Research to identify gaps and develop a culturally informed emergency planning “medicine box” (closes Feb 1)
2026-002 Incorporating Sustainability Metrics in the BC Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS): A Jurisdictional Review (closes Feb 1)
2026-003 Opportunity Analysis for Environmental Education and Stewardship in Burnaby (closes Feb 1)
2026-004 Develop a Watershed Improvement Prioritization Framework for the City of Coquitlam (closes Feb 1)
2026-005 Feasibility of introducing a flood resiliency assessment and risk reduction program for homeowners (closes Feb 1)
2026-006 Best practices research to inform operations and maintenance practices for climate resilient municipal buildings (closes Feb 1)
2026-007 Develop a draft heritage master plan to advance sustainability of the built environment at YVR (closes Feb 1)
2026-008 Developing a Regional Bikeway Maintenance and Condition Monitoring Process (closes Feb 1)
2026-009 Evaluating Actions to Increase Customer Perceptions of Safety on Transit (closes Feb 1)
2026-010 Health Care Construction: Evaluating resources to support low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally sustainable facilities (closes Feb 1)
2026-011 Data Strategy & Demand Response for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (City of New Westminster)  (closes Feb 1)
2026-012 Advancing Climate Policy Through Collective Bargaining: A Review of Emerging Labour Agreement Language (closes Feb 1)
2026-013 Supporting Inter-Municipal Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flood Response Coordination  (closes Feb 1)
2026-014 Scope an integrated floodplain strategy for Bridgeview–South Westminster  (closes Feb 1)
2026-015 Enhancing demolition waste diversion and deconstruction practices in Surrey (closes Feb 1)
2026-016 Comparing the Long-Term Costs of Greenfield Development and Urban Infill in Surrey (closes Feb 1)
2026-017 Best practices research to advance climate considerations in procurement practices (closes Feb 1)
2026-018 Informing an equity-driven social vulnerability analysis for emergency response and recovery planning (closes Feb 1)
2026-019 Assessment of Irrigation Options for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Surrey (closes Feb 1)
2026-020 Technical, institutional, and strategic feasibility of integrating a hospital with a district energy system (closes Feb 1)
2026-021 Research to inform a geospatial forecasting tool to support climate-resilient redevelopment planning (closes Feb 1)
2026-022 Policy and best practices review to develop energy efficiency policies for new residential construction (Songhees Nation) (closes Feb 1)
2026-023 Designing and Co-Facilitating Energy-Efficiency Workshops to Support Climate-Friendly Retrofits and Homes in Richmond (closes Feb 1)
2026-024 Equitable electricity demand reduction and response strategies for vulnerable BC households (closes Feb 1)
2026-025 Efficient new home electrification - Analysis of electrical panel sizes and best practices for right-sizing (closes Feb 1)
2026-026 Implementing Multifamily Building Power Efficient Designs in UBC’s Residential Neighbourhoods (closes Feb 1)
2026-027 Research and development of sustainability & resilience key performance indicators for DASH-Enabled Housing Developments (closes Feb 1)
2026-028 Research to compare the resiliency of Step Code-aligned residential buildings to conventional code-compliant buildings (closes Feb 1)
2026-029 (to be confirmed) Best practices research to inform municipal development servicing standards (closes Feb 1)
2026-030 Identifying upstream flood attenuation and benefiting areas in the Lower Fraser (closes Feb 1)
2026-031 EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy Optimization for Water Utility Fleet Operations (closes Feb 1)
2026-032 Assessment of Emissions Reporting Methodologies for Hydrogen-Derived Renewable Diesel (HDRD) (closes Feb 1)
2026-033 Validating Remote Sensing of Truck Emissions to Improve Regional Air Quality and Protect Human Health (closes Feb 1)
2026-034 Research opportunities to expand end markets for reclaimed wood from construction and demolition in Metro Vancouver (closes Feb 1)
2026-035 Impacts of large data centres on energy demand, greenhouse gas emissions, and local air quality (closes Feb 1)
2026-036 Quantifying alternative feedstocks for hydrothermal liquefaction in Metro Vancouver (closes Feb 1)
2026-037 Advancing Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) in Canada's Forestry Sector: Learning Resources (closes Feb 1)