CanadaPICS Climate Internship supports British Columbia organizations to hire university students for climate action projects, with funding contributions up to $15,000 and an application deadline of 20 Nov. 2026 at 4 p.m.
The program is delivered by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) and provides funding to B.C. host organizations to hire students from PICS partner universities for internships that support climate action across sectors.
PICS Climate Internship Benefits
- Up to $15,000 toward intern salaries and employment-related costs
- Internships typically run between late May and late August 2027
- Suggested internship duration 13–16 weeks
- Students should be hired by April 30, 2027
- Funds cover intern salaries and employment-related costs only
- Funding does not cover indirect cost recovery, overhead, administration, or capital purchases
- All funds must be used by Dec. 31, 2026
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PICS Climate Internship Eligibility Criteria
- Host organizations must be located in British Columbia
- Eligible host types include registered non-profits, First Nations and Indigenous organizations, provincial government agencies and Crown corporations, local governments, cooperatives and social enterprises, and private companies
- Interns must be university students from one of the PICS partner universities: UBC, SFU, UNBC, or UVic
How to Apply for PICS Climate Internship
- Review the full program guidance on the official page
- Submit the application before the deadline of Nov. 20, 2026 at 4 p.m.
- Visit the official internship page for details
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Friday, 20 November 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are frequently asked questions about the PICS Climate Internship. These answers cover deadline, funding, eligible hosts and students, internship timing, and how to apply.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close Nov. 20, 2026 at 4 p.m.
How much funding is available?
PICS contributes up to $15,000 toward intern salaries and employment-related costs.
Which organizations are eligible to host interns?
Host organizations must be located in British Columbia and can include registered non-profits, First Nations and Indigenous organizations, provincial government agencies and Crown corporations, local governments, cooperatives and social enterprises, and private companies.
Which students are eligible to be interns?
Interns must be university students from one of the PICS partner universities: University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU), University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), or the University of Victoria (UVic).
When do internships take place?
Internships typically run between late May and late August 2027, with a suggested duration of 13–16 weeks; students should be hired by April 30, 2027.
What expenses do the funds cover?
Funds cover intern salaries and employment-related costs only and do not cover indirect cost recovery, overhead or administration, or capital purchases.
By when must funds be spent?
All funds must be used by Dec. 31, 2026.
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