Before you dive in, take a moment to review the program eligibility requirements and how to apply.
how to apply
1. Attend an information session or a resume preparation workshop (optional)
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2. Review the program details and the list of opportunities
Read all the information on this page and in the application guide to make sure you understand the eligibility requirements and how the program works. Details about each opportunity can be found in the links below.
3. Update your resume and cover letter
You may apply for up to three different opportunities. Please make sure your resume is up-to-date and that you customise your cover letter for each opportunity that you’re applying for. Applying to the Scholars Program is competitive so it’s worthwhile to give yourself extra time to polish your cover letter and resume.
4. Prepare your application
You will need to provide a separate resume and cover letter for each opportunity. You will also need to provide a list of references. Your cover letter, resume, and references must be saved as one PDF document, using the following naming convention: Project number_First name_Last name.pdf (e.g., 2021-072_Jenny_Smith.pdf).
5. Submit your application online
Summer 2021 Opportunities
New/Reposted Opportunities: Deadline to apply is midnight March 7
2021-010 Feasibility of recycling and reusing demolition materials from single-family homes built after 1970 (REPOST closes March 7)
2021-034 Making buildings greener: Which building industries need support to successfully implement high performance residential building envelopes? (REPOST closes March 7)
2021-038 Evaluating a mental health and substance use education portal for clinicians (NEW, closes March 7)
2021-049 Benchmarking the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles to strengthen the business case for adoption of low-carbon vehicles (REPOST closes March 7)
Application to the following opportunities has concluded:
Summary list of all opportunities (pdf)
2021-001 Post-pandemic resilient community planning for the DTES community (closed)
2021-005 Engagement targets and metrics for health care environmental sustainability (closed)
2021-006 Communicating the benefits of a circular economy in health care (closed)
2021-012 Research to understand and assess the repair and reuse sector in Metro Vancouver (closed)
2021-014 Metro Vancouver Green Fleet Strategy Development (closed)
2021-015 Investigate sources and entry pathways for pharmaceuticals in the wastewater system (closed)
2021-016 Exploring the development of a regional carbon budget for Metro Vancouver (closed)
2021-020 Can Smart Speaker technology make energy management more interesting? (closed)
2021-021 Applying a Climate Equity Lens to the Big Moves for Deep Emissions Reductions (closed)
2021-022 High-level building energy retrofit strategies for BC communities (closed)
2021-024 Exploring opportunities to expand the Great Bear Initiative Climate Action Network (closed)
2021-026 Advancing Deep Emissions Retrofits through Existing Building Electrification Case Studies (closed)
2021-027 Understanding Best Practices and Key Barriers to Scaling Zero Emissions Homes in BC (closed)
2021-030 Defining and mapping the low carbon construction technology sector in BC (closed)
2021-031 Support the development of an Electric Vehicle Strategy for the City of Prince George, BC (closed)
2021-033 Research to evaluate and increase participation in the Renovate Smart Kamloops Program (closed)
2021-035 Developing Guidelines for Energy Retrofits on Heritage Houses in New Westminster (closed)
2021-040 Best Practices in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Vancouver's Non-Profit Sector (closed)
2021-041 Investigating culturally safe ways to gather data about violence against Indigenous peoples (closed)
2021-043 Groundwater Management in Vancouver: A Review of Leading Strategies for Local Governments (closed)
2021-046 An Analysis of Neighbourhood Types and Growth Patterns (closed)
2021-047 Gender Inclusion and Rapid Transit Facility Design (closed)
2021-048 Research on policies and incentives to encourage electric vehicle adoption (closed)
2021-049 Fuel Economy Benchmarking: Augmenting the Business Case for Low-Carbon Vehicle Adoption (closed)
2021-051 Research to understand the intersection of land use planning and human rights (closed)
2021-052 Mitigating industrial land use impacts through building and site design (closed)
2021-053 Market analysis and literature review for Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) (closed)
2021-056 Developing a Framework to Measure Social Capital for Climate Action (closed)
2021-057 Green Rainwater Infrastructure Assets Inventory for Private Sites and Civic Facilities (closed)
2021-058 Exploring Tenant Leadership in Governance of Social and Supportive Housing (closed)
2021-059 Understanding mobility to pave the way for an integrated parks network (closed)
2021-061 Leveraging Cycling Data to Improve Decision Making (closed)