UBC Okanagan Graduate Studies

Call for Applications – UBC Sustainability Scholars (Paid 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 10 internships that will commence October 15, 2026. 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 $7,812.50 to complete 250 hours of work.

For more information on the available projects and to apply, visit the Sustainability Scholars Program website: https://sustain.ubc.ca/teaching-applied-learning/ubc-sustainability-scholars-program

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm Sunday, September 20.

Want to know more? Attend an information session on September 14 at 5 pm (register via the link).

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation and community at this social gathering for current UBC graduate students and UBC alumni. This free, relaxed, and welcoming gathering offers an opportunity to expand your network. Exchange perspectives with scholars and professionals across disciplines and career stages over drinks and complimentary refreshments.

This event is hosted by the College of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Students’ Association.

Register: https://event.fourwaves.com/2026homecomingubco/pages

Thinking about a Master of Design? Hear directly from the faculty shaping the program.

Join UBC Okanagan Master of Design faculty for an online conversation about the MDes academic experience, the program’s interdisciplinary approach and what students can expect during and after their studies.

Bring your questions and hear firsthand from faculty as you explore whether the MDes program aligns with your goals.

September 15 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm PT
Online

Register through the link in our bio.

This hands-on workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, guides participants through the process of depositing datasets into the UBC Borealis collection. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and staff, the session emphasizes best practices for sharing and preserving data in alignment with institutional and funder requirements.

Participants will learn how to:

- Prepare and organize research data and documentation for deposit into Borealis
- Navigate the Borealis platform and complete metadata fields effectively
- Apply licensing, access controls, and versioning to support open, ethical, and reusable data sharing

Register: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/4016262

Effective September 1, 2026, the minimum funding for PhD students will increase to $40,000 per year for the first four years of a PhD program. All full-time current and incoming UBC PhD students are eligible for the minimum funding package.

The minimum funding package can be comprised of scholarships, such as the Okanagan Graduate Research Scholarship, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and some forms of employment. For full details of the funding sources that contribute to the minimum funding package, please visit gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca/minimum-funding-policy

The College of Graduate Studies has been working closely with graduate programs to ensure that all eligible students receive the new minimum funding amount. If you have not already received a communication from your program regarding your funding package for the 2026/2027 academic year, please expect communication by the beginning of September. If you do not receive information about your funding package by that date, please reach out to your graduate program coordinator directly.

Are you eager to bring your idea to market but unsure where to start?

As a researcher in emerging technologies, you may sense the commercial potential of your work but need guidance on how to take the first step and tap into the resources around you.

Validate Foundations Pacific is a free three-day online training program that will give you the essentials of research commercialization, delivered by from 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟴 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬. Learn how to strategically position your project and capitalize on opportunities like 's Validate program, Innovation UBC's Venture Founder, and public innovation grants.

Open to graduate student researchers and postdoctoral scholars from universities and colleges across Canada.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦.

— August 19, 12:00 to 12:45 PM PT
— September 2, 12:00 to 12:45 PM PT

Applications are due September 4, 2026.

↗️ Info session links and more info: https://innovation.ubc.ca/lab2market-validate-foundations

ℹ️ is a nationwide program that helps researchers build the skills to commercialize their work. , in partnership with SFU VentureLabs, forms the Pacific Hub for Lab2Market.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely in different roles with an experienced instructor to teach. When this relationship goes well, it can be rewarding, educational and fun. When it does not, it can be frustrating and overwhelming.

In this session, we will explore the various needs and expectations that structure the TA-Instructor relationship, develop effective communication strategies, including feedback and building professional interpersonal skills, all with the aim of helping you to build a harmonious and rewarding professional relationship with the instructors you work with.

Register: https://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/the-ta-faculty-relationship-for-tas-2/

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This workshop is designed for graduate students applying for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) from the national funding agencies: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC. Drawing on evidence-based research about successful grant proposals, the facilitator discusses particular elements of this written academic genre: audience, purpose, knowledge gap, competence claim, structure, style, and more. The workshop includes examples of successful UBC CGRS D research proposals, and embedded time to write.

Register: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/4010491

AI for Coding consists of three 30-minute workshops designed to help you use Large Language Models (LLMs) to support exploratory data analysis. We will introduce fundamental concepts, practice breaking down problems into actionable components, and use GitHub Copilot to integrate AI and code more efficiently. Each workshop begins with 30 minutes of teaching, followed by an optional 15 minutes for questions, discussion, and practice.

Workshops in the series:

Concepts and Context - August 6, 2026, 1-1:45pm
Introduction to GitHub Copilot - August 13, 2026, 1-1:45pm
Explore, Prompt, and Build with GitHub Copilot - August 20, 2026, 1-1:45pm

Register: https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/4040589