Undergraduate Research (Co-curricular opportunities)

  • Applied Research Experience
  • Actively contribute to research while fostering collaborative and collegial relationships with faculty and project partners. 

    WHY Undergraduate Research (Co-curricular opportunities)?

    Participation in a research project under faculty supervision provides you with a unique chance to engage deeply with academic research.

    You may work closely with a faculty supervisor, either one-on-one or as part of a larger research team, immersing yourself in new research directions and methodologies.

    Benefits and Outcomes

    • Build experience
    • Develop teamwork, research, presentation, project management, communication and organization skills
    • Develop independent inquiry
    • Explore a topic of interest in greater depth

    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

    Duration

    Co-curricular research opportunities take place outside of a course, and requirements will vary depending on the project and as outlined by the program or lead researcher/supervisor.

    ELIGIBILITY AND APPLYING

    Program Requirements

    Undergraduate Research Awards have a competitive application process. Consult with the applicable Faculty for information on the application processes

    Other employment or volunteer placements in research settings typically require an application process. Positions may vary depending on the projects.

    How to Apply

    Explore faculty’s unique details through the undergraduate research page. Types of opportunities can vary across programs and disciplines.

    Employment and volunteer positions can be found on the UBC Okanagan job board or posted on specific lab or faculty websites.