how to apply
1. Attend an information session or a resume preparation workshop (optional)
We are offering two information sessions and a resume preparation workshop pertinent to recruitment for the summer 2025 program. Click here for details and to register.
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., 2025-072_Jenny_Smith.pdf).
5. Applications are now closed
Applications for the summer 2025 program are closed. Please see below for the list of projects that Sustainability Scholars will be undertaking this summer.
2025 Opportunities
2025-002 Comparative analysis of fenestration Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) data to reduce embodied carbon in buildings (closed)
2025-003 Research to assess progress on Environmental Sustainability Strategy implementation (City of Burnaby) (closed)
2025-004 Best practices to inform driver training resources for an electric and fuel-efficient city fleet (closed)
2025-005 Research to inform energy-efficient and climate-friendly design and construction of city-owned facilities (closed)
2025-006 Assessing base-flow augmentation options for high risk creeks and streams (City of Coquitlam) (closed)
2025-007 Current and Wise Practices for Climate Risk Assessments in British Columbia (closed)
2025-008 Embed and Spread: Mobilizing knowledge of environmental sustainability initiatives in heath-care (closed)
2025-009 Extreme Heat Exposure and Vulnerability Mapping for Mainland Coast Salish First Nations (closed)
2025-011 Research to understand the disaster and climate risk assessment market in BC (closed)
2025-012 Research on the environmental impacts of and innovations in design and construction of long-term care facilities (closed)
2025-013 Research on best practices in irrigation and water conservation for food gardens at healthcare sites (closed)
2025-014 Data analysis and modelling to understand the impact of gravel extraction on salmon habitat and flood risks (closed)
2025-015 Research to locate and compare spatial datasets for mapping primary forests across Canada (closed)
2025-016 Exploring Modularization for Sustainable Transit Facilities: Design, Prefabrication, and End-of-Life Management Strategies (closed)
2025-018 Identifying practical measures to advance environmentally-friendly tourism development (closed)
2025-019 Best practices research to inform the replacement and design of integrated rooftop systems (closed)
2025-020 Review of best practices to enable advanced electricity metering infrastructure in New West (closed)
2025-021 Developing a monitoring and tracking framework to evaluate progress on community energy and emission plan implementation (closed)
2025-022 Barriers and opportunities to energy sharing between vehicles and buildings during an emergency, and vehicles and grids at other times (closed)
2025-023 Analysis of NRCan EnerGuide Rating System data for Part 9 homes to inform climate policy (closed)
2025-024 Strata Retrofit Communication and Engagement Toolkit for UBC Neighbourhoods (closed)
2025-025 Literature and policy review to develop mandatory building energy benchmarking and disclosure requirements for Part 3 buildings (closed)
2025-026 Heat Pump Performance in Part 9 Residential Homes Across Climate Zones (closed)
2025-027 Analysis of low carbon designs in healthcare facilities (closed)
2025-029 Data analysis and GIS mapping to assess the impact of indoor wood burning regulation and public education on vulnerable populations (closed)
2025-030 Research on Non-Energy Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Water Systems Operation (closed)
2025-031 Research on current practices and innovative approaches for sustainable, resilient, accessible greenway and trail design (closed)
2025-032 Enhancing Metro Vancouver's Emissions Inventory for Non-Road Engines: A Bottom-Up Approach (closed)
2025-033 Reporting on Progress and Evaluating Metro Vancouver's Ecological Health Framework (cancelled/closed)
2025-034 Research to inform water quality protocols and disinfection procedures for drinking water (closed)
2025-035 Understanding the barriers and opportunities to decoupling economic growth from regional GHG emissions (closed)
2025-036 Novel Approaches for Estimating Personal Transportation Patterns and Emissions (closed)
2025-037 Research on challenges and opportunities for providing quality childcare for children with disabilities (closed)
2025-038 Research to develop a baseline on local and social employment and procurement in development projects (closed)
2025-039 Case study on the St. George Rainway: Cost benefit analysis of a Blue-Green System closed)
2025-040 Research to improve water management practices at golf courses in a changing climate (closed)
2025-041 Best Practices for Implementing Green Rainwater Infrastructure in Parks: Funding, Land Acquisition, Maintenance Models from other Jurisdictions (closed)
2025-042 Understanding and Managing Artificial Turf Impacts on Rainwater, Urban Heat, and Biodiversity for the City of Vancouver (closed)
2025-043 Graphic visualizations of urban ecological corridors in decommissioned local roads (closed)
2025-044 Analyzing Local Roads to identify candidates for urban ecological corridors (closed)
2025-045 Research to inform a successful shared micromobility ecosystem in Vancouver (closed)
2025-046 Identify and compare alternative materials for green infrastructure construction to reduce carbon (closed)
2025-047 Exploring Multi-Modal Transportation Systems in Transit Oriented Areas (closed)
2025-048 Research to understand the carbon emissions avoided through virtual mental healthcare (closed)
2025-049 Research to reduce indoor heat-health impacts in vulnerable populations using a health delivery lens (closed)