Position Information

PART regularly has clinical research assistant opportunities on campus at BC Children's Hospital for university students interested in clinical research. Positions are full-time, Monday-Friday, for either an eight-to-sixteen-month term for co-op students or a four-month summer studentship.

We request that students offered a position make an effort to apply for all awards they are eligible for.

Please look below for details about the positions, available student awards, and the application form. Key months to check for when new cycles begin are December/January, May, and September. 

Please note that applications emailed directly to BCCH Department of Anesthesia investigators will not be accepted.

Co-op Positions

Co-op student positions run for a minimum of eight months, starting from either January (Winter), May (Summer), or September (Fall).

The selection process for these positions occurs four months before the starting term. You must first apply through your university's job portal and complete our application form on this page.

Please check the UBC Science Co-op job listing or follow us on X (Twitter) to be notified when a new application cycle begins.

Undergraduate & Graduate Summer Studentships

Summer student positions run for four months, from May through August.

The selection process for these positions opens in December and closes in the middle of January.

Please check this page below or follow us on X (Twitter) to be notified when a new application cycle begins.

Medicine Summer Studentships

Summer student positions for medical students run for four months, from May through August.

UBC first-year medical students can combine their six-week FLEX block with a summer studentship. Opportunities exist for those who complete a summer block with us to continue FLEX project work through subsequent years of medical school.

The selection process for these positions opens in December and closes in the middle of January.

Please check this page below or follow us on X (Twitter) to be notified when a new application cycle begins.

Student Awards

There are many awards available to help fund student positions. A number of these can be found below; this list is not exhaustive. If you have found an award that is not listed, there is space to enter its details on the application form.

BC Children's Hospital Summer Student Research Program

UBC Faculty of Medicine Summer Student Research Program

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award

BioTalent Student Work Placement Program

ICTC Work Integrated Learning Digital Subsidy

Innovate BC Innovator Skills Initiative Program

Please ensure you are eligible for the funding opportunities you want to pursue when filling out your application.

Application Form

The application form for all positions can be found here.

Application Status

We are not currently accepting applications for any student or trainee opportunities. 

Please check back in December 2025. At that time, applications will open for the following positions: 

  • 2026 Summer Term Coop (starting May 2026) 
  • 2026 Summer Studentship (starting May 2026)