The UBC Sustainability Hub is again offering UBC graduate students the opportunity to work on funded sustainability and climate action related internship projects. Projects begin May 1, 2024. Current UBC graduate students from all academic disciplines and all UBC campuses are encouraged to apply.
Further information on the available internship projects can be found on the Sustainability Scholars Program web page. Applications close at midnight Sunday January 28, 2024.
I am also holding information sessions on January 17 and 18. Details about the application deadline and the information sessions are below.
Thank you for your help in notifying your graduate students about these opportunities!
Warm wishes for the holidays!
Karen Taylor
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – UBC SUSTAINABILITY SCHOLARS (PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS)
The UBC Sustainability Hub is pleased to offer UBC graduate students the opportunity to work on funded sustainability internship projects.
We are currently accepting applications for over 60 internships that will commence May 1, 2024. Current UBC graduate students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to confirm the eligibility requirements and apply.
Successful candidates work under the guidance of a mentor at one of our partner organizations, and are immersed in real world learning where they can apply their research skills and contribute to advancing sustainability and climate action across the region. Each Scholar receives $27.50 per hour to complete 250 hours of work.
For more information on the available projects and to apply, visit the Sustainability Scholars Program website.
Applications will be accepted until midnight Sunday January 28.
We also appreciate your help in circulating this notice to anyone in your grad student network that may be interested!
SUSTAINABILITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION
Are you interested in . . .
- applying your research skills to solving real-world sustainability questions and challenges?
- getting paid while gaining valuable professional work experience?
- developing applied sustainability skills and knowledge under the guidance of a mentor?
- building a professional network of sustainability practitioners?
If this describes you, please attend the Sustainability Scholars Program information session on January 17 at 12:00 pm or January 18 at 5:00 pm. At the January 18 session representatives from several of our partner organizations will speak about the kinds of opportunities Scholars can have while working in the program. We will also have former scholars and mentors there to answer your questions about what you can expect as a Scholar and what kinds of opportunities the program offers in terms of skills and job prospects.
Details and to register: https://sustain.ubc.ca/scholars-program-events
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Karen Taylor MA (she, her)
Senior Manager, Sustainability Scholars & Strategic Implementation | Sustainability Hub
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
2343 – 2260 West Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z4 Canada
Phone 604 822 9362 | karen.taylor@ubc.ca | https://sustain.ubc.ca/scholars
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