Research Skills

  1. Enhanced Science Undergraduate Research Experience Awards

    ALERT - Education services companies are falsely claiming that they can help students find UBC research projects or positions on campus for a fee. Read more.The UBC Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) office has committed a total of $2 million to UBC Vancouver Faculties to support… read more

  2. Science Undergraduate Research Experience Awards

    ALERT - Education services companies are falsely claiming that they can help students find UBC research projects or positions on campus for a fee. Read more.The Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Awards program is funded by the Faculty of Science and subsidizes faculty supervisors to… read more

  3. NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards

    ALERT - Education services companies are falsely claiming that they can help students find UBC research projects or positions on campus for a fee. Read more.The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) subsidizes eligible faculty supervisors to hire domestic students to… read more

  4. Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards

    ALERT - Education services companies are falsely claiming that they can help students find UBC research projects or positions on campus for a fee. Read more.If you’re an international student, this summer 2026 program might be for you! Work on a full-time research project with a faculty supervisor,… read more

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    Get Into Research

    Learn about pathways to engage in undergraduate research at UBC and visit active labs on campus.Thinking about getting involved in research? Whether you're keen to get some experience, or you're passionate that your future career is in research, join SCI Team for an interactive dive into… read more

  6. Getting into Research

    Looking to get into research as an undergraduate student? Figuring out where to get started in research can feel overwhelming. Join SCI Team and hear how Amanda, Jared and Andy first got into research as undergraduate students with minimal experience.SCI TeamSCI… read more

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    Getting into Research This Summer

    Getting a research position is no easy task; for most departments, if not all, timing is essential.1. Know Your Area of Research InterestIf you're interested in a course you took last term or are taking this term, connect with the professor or the TA’s for that lecture or lab. Professors love to… read more

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