Training Opportunities

The Child & Family Research Institute offers a first-class environment for its trainees and summer students. Further information on CFRI’s education programs is available in Training Programs.

Prospective Graduate Students: If you are considering a graduate degree review the graduate student programs available through the University of British Columbia (UBC). The majority of investigators at CFRI are affiliated with UBC and supervise students in various programs including Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Experimental Medicine, Genetics, Human Nutrition, Medical Genetics, Microbiology Further information on Graduate Student Programs at UBC is available on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.

Prospective Postdoctoral Fellows: If you have completed a doctoral degree and are interested in pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship at CFRI search the CFRI website for a suitable supervisor or contact the CFRI Post Doctoral Fellow Mentor for further information. General information on postdoctoral fellows at UBC is available at the UBC Postdoctoral Fellows Office website.

Prospective Summer Students: The CFRI Summer Student Research Program is an 8-week education program designed for undergraduate science and medical students completing a research project at CFRI, BC Children’s Hospital or BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre between May and August. In addition to the education program, a number of studentships are available. For more information on the education program and studentship opportunities visit Training Programs.