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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR)TrainingPostdoctoral Fellows

Postdoctoral Fellows

We offer access to world-class researchers, state-of-the-art equipment, specialized facilities, funding, and research education opportunities.

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is home to more than 200 faculty members from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University (SFU) who provide supervision and mentorship in a variety of research areas related to improving the health of children and families. 

Prospective postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to search our researchers, contact the research teams directly, and reach out to the University of British Columbia’s Faculty Relations or Simon Fraser University’s Faculty Relations for information related to the hiring process. The UBC Postdoctoral Fellows Office also offers support for prospective postdocs on the hiring and relocation process. For information relevant to SFU, visit Postdoctoral Fellows at SFU.

Trainee Benefits

BCCHR offers a number of research training awards. These awards are intended to assist promising postdoctoral fellows in advancing their careers, and ensure future excellence in medical care and research that improves the health of children and families. Training awards include:

Postdoctoral Fellowships

For postdoctoral fellows undertaking full-time research in any health-related research area that has direct relevance to improving the health of children and families. $40,000/year

Sponsorship Requests

To support workshops, conferences, and other academic events organized by research trainees at BCCHR.

Trainee Travel Grants

To assist trainees to travel to prestigious national and international meetings and conferences to present their work, network, and learn.

Contact Research Education

For any questions about training opportunities, contact the Research Education Coordinator.

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