Summer Studentship Program 2024

Welcome to the CBR Summer Studentship

Program 2024!


Here you will find information on the application process, upcoming events, program FAQs, CBR Research Day, and more.

More information on the Program will be added as it becomes available.


* Competition for the 2024 Program is now closed. 

Welcome to the Summer Studentship Program 2024! Here you will find information on upcoming events, program FAQs, CBR Research Day, and learn more about your cohort. Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Chuong, Communications & Programs Coordinator (kaitlyn.@chuong@ubc.ca).

 Please note:

  • All bolded events are mandatory components for the Summer Studentship Program; optional events of interest may be added below as they become available.
  • Times are in PT.
  • Events are intended for summer students in the program; event attendance will not be open to the public.
Program Expectations

During the program, students will work on a defined research project with a UBC supervisor, participate in professional development programming, and present their research at our CBR Research Day.

You will benefit from research skill workshops, career development seminars, complementary social events and more, all while expanding your knowledge and experience in active research. To make sure that all students can get the most out of this year’s program, all events are in-person format except for the Career Panel which will be hybrid.

Please carefully read the program expectations and review the schedule below. Make sure you lock these dates and times into your calendar so that you can guarantee your attendance. Interacting with speakers, networking with other students, and asking questions directly is the best way to get the most out of these sessions.

Summer Studentship holders:

  • Are required to participate in a presentation of their work or work-in-progress at the CBR Research Day (August 15, 2024; to be held in-person at the Life Sciences Centre).
  • Are required to participate in all mandatory summer studentship events, as per the Award Conditions in the application. All events and workshops will be in-person format, if different then will be communicated.
  • Are required to submit a 1-page written report that includes a summary of their research project, a reflection of their Program experience, and an assessment of the overall Program. This report should be sent to the CBR Education Program Manager before Sunday, August 25, 2024.
  • Are required to complete an end-of-program online survey before Sunday, August 25, 2024.
  • Are NOT eligible to hold both a CBR Summer Studentship and any other funding (e.g., NSERC URSA) during the CBR Summer Studentship funding period (May to August).
  • The CBR should be acknowledged in publications and presentations of work arising from this award.
Calendar of Events
  • May
    • Welcome Orientation - TBD
    • Lay Summaries Writing Practical Workshop - TBD
  • June
    • Program Check-in (optional)
    • Effective Presentation Skills Practical Workshop - TBD
  • July
    • Journey to Grad School - TBD
    • NetCAD Facility Tour - TBD
    • Program Check-in (optional)
  • August
    • Drop-In Research Day Rehearsal - Thursday, August 8th, 2024
    • CBR Research Day - Thursday, August 15th, 2024

*Events that are bolded are mandatory components for the Summer Studentship Program. More details will be provided closer to the event date.

Snapshot of Events

Please note: Events are intended for summer students in the program; event attendance will not be open to the public.

CBR Research Day (August 15th)
CBR Research Day is an opportunity for students to showcase their summer research projects, hear a thought-provoking keynote talk, and celebrate the end of the Summer Studentship Program!

WHEN: August 15 | 12:00pm - 7:00pm PT
WHERE: Life Sciences Institute | Room LSC 1003 & West Atrium

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Email Kaitlyn Chuong, Communications & Programs Coordinator (kaitlyn.chuong@ubc.ca).

Do I need to register for Research Day?

Yes, please register for Research Day once it is open. This helps us prepare accurate numbers for attendance and food ordering.

I worked on multiple research projects during the summer. Do I need to present everything on Research Day?

No, you do not need to present everything that you’ve done over the summer. We’re looking for quality of storytelling over quantity of data!

Remember to think about the key message(s) that you'd like your audience to take away from your presentation, and don't overwhelm the audience with data overload.

If you’d like, you could verbally mention that you’ve worked on a number of projects over the summer, but for this event, you’re going to focus on one specific project.

I did not get any major results for my project. What should I do for Research Day?

It’s okay to not have any results for your project—that’s part of the research process! Keep in mind that your Research Day presentation is not about showing how much data you have, but sharing your research project as a compelling story. Think about the key message(s) that you'd like your audience to take away from your presentation.

 CBR Research Day is an opportunity for students to showcase their summer research projects, hear an inspirational keynote talk, and celebrate the end of the CBR Summer Studentship Program. The event provides an excellent opportunity for students to practice their presentation skills in front of an audience, and share their work with their peers and other labs. Students will have the opportunity to present their summer work through short talks and a poster presentation.*

More information will be included as it becomes available.

*CBR Summer Students are required to register for and attend this event.