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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR)TrainingSummer Studentship Application

Summer Studentship Application

For students who are interested in participating in the Summer Student Research Program and are seeking a salary to support their research placement.

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 Summer Studentship Application.

Application Details

Summer Studentships provide partial funding for an 8, 10, or 12-week research placement between May and August.

Awards are offered to highly ranked applicants based on:

  • Academic achievement
  • Scientific merit of the proposed research project
  • The potential learning opportunities and benefits the applicant will gain from the experience


Studentship recipients 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.


** Please note the following eligibility changes for supervisors. We strongly encourage students and supervisors review the application guidelines to ensure eligibility. **

  • The Summer Studentship does not cover the student’s full wages. Supervisors are responsible for providing the additional funding, a wage top-up, needed to cover the student’s full wage.
  • To be eligible to receive a summer studentship, the supervising BCCHR Investigator must hold a faculty appointment at an institution that has an affiliation agreement with BCCHR. As of August, 2026, the University of British Columbia (UBC) is the only institution currently affiliated with BCCHR. The student can be enrolled at any university.

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 2027 Summer Studentship Application Guidelines.

UBC’s Research Project Information Form (RPIF) is not required at the time of application. If funding is awarded, the supervisor will be required to submit an RPIF to establish the award.

Step #3: Submit your Application

The deadline for applying is Friday, January 22, 2027 at 11:59 pm.

Submit your application online using SlideRoom: https://bcchr.slideroom.com.

For more information, contact resinfo@bcchr.ca or refer to the following:
Starting Your SlideRoom Application | Completing Your SlideRoom Application

Questions?

Contact resinfo@bcchr.ca or review our FAQ.