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Education Program Application

For students who are interested in participating in the Summer Student Research Program and have already secured a salary for their research placement or will be volunteering. This may include funding or support through another summer studentship or award, supervisor funding, co-op, Work Learn, Directed Studies, or a volunteer position.

There are three types of applications for the Summer Student Research Program (SSRP):


Not sure which option is right for you? Learn more about the different application pathways.  

The Summer Student Research Program is intended for students with limited research experience who are looking to build foundational research skills. It may not be the best fit for students with extensive prior research experience.

The information below applies to the Education Program Application.

Application Details

The Education Program supports students who have already secured funding for a research placement or will be volunteering by providing professional development workshops, career exploration, and networking opportunities designed to enhance their research experience and support their growth as emerging child health researchers.

Successful applicants are automatically enrolled in the Summer Student Research Program, and expected to complete at least 8 hours of the education program activities by 11:59 pm on Friday, July 23, 2027.

How to Apply

Step #1: Secure a Research Placement

Before applying, you must independently secure an eligible research placement with a BCCHR Investigator.

BCCHR does not maintain a centralized list of available research placements. We encourage you to reach out to multiple BCCHR Investigators whose research aligns with your interests, as opportunities vary across research teams each year.

Step #2: Review the Application Guidelines

Download and review the following documents:

  • 2027 Education Program Application Guidelines – Coming Soon!
  • Participant Agreement Form – Coming Soon!

    The Participant Agreement confirms the program requirements and asks students and supervisors to commit to actively participating throughout the summer. BCCHR invests significant time, funding, and resources in each student, and program spaces are limited. We ask for students and supervisors to honour this commitment by being prepared to fully engage in the program.
Step #3: Submit your Application

The link for applying will be posted on this page in early April 2027.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on Friday, April 30, 2027, OR until the program reaches full capacity.

Applications will close once the program reaches full capacity. Once the program is full, additional eligible applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

The Education Program Application is not a competitive process. Applications are reviewed for eligibility, and spaces are offered until the program reaches full capacity.

Questions?

Contact reseduc@bcchr.ca.