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Faculty of Graduate Studies

UVic Sustainability Scholars Program

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The UVic Sustainability Scholars Program: leading the way in applied sustainability.

Our paid internships offer graduate students from any discipline the opportunity to advance applied sustainability research projects for community, government, Indigenous, and not-for-profit partners. 

For Graduate Students

Apply your research. Build your career. Get paid.

The internship

  • 250 hours (May 1–Aug 15, 2026)

  • paid, part-time

  • applied sustainability research with community, government, Indigenous, and non-profit partners

Why apply

  • work on real sustainability challenges

  • strengthen your professional skills and networks

  • contribute to sustainable, just communities

Eligibility

  • UVic graduate students (Master’s & PhD) from any discipline

How to apply

Info for scholars 2025 Internship postings
Meet the scholars

For Partner Organizations

Bring a sustainability challenge. Work with a UVic graduate researcher.

Why partner

  • advance your sustainability priorities

  • gain access to graduate-level research skills, fresh ideas, and rigorous, applied analysis

  • support and mentor emerging sustainability leaders

How to participate

  • request a Project Proposal Template

  • submit your proposal by November 28, 2026

  • ideal for community, government, Indigenous, and non-profit organizations

Need help?
Email the Program Manager anytime.

Partner with us

Need help?

Send us an email with your ideas, questions or to request more information.

In the news

Earthy Day Feature: Matt Britton, 2024 Sustainability Scholar
Hand holding red berries found in Littlewood forest
UVic School of Public Administration, graduate student, Matt Britton mapped a rare ecological zone for his sustainability scholars internship with
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Feature: Sabrina Guzman Skotnitsky, 2024 Sustainability Scholar
Sustainability Scholar Sabrina Guzman Skotnitsky tabling about the Climate Equity by Design project at the Oaklands Sunset Market on July 3rd
UVic School of Environmental Studies, graduate student, Sabrina Guzman Skotnitsky created inclusive climate adaptation plans with equity-denied community members as part of her sustainability scholars internship with the 
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Driving sustainability forward
UVic Sustainability Scholar, Akash Mohanty, smiling and leaning against a UVic electric car.
Akash Mohanty is one of a dozen students driving sustainability forward on Vancouver Island through the 樱花影视’s Sustainability Scholars program. Credit: UVic Photo Services
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Fostering food independence on Haida Gwaii
Julia Weder, UVic Sustainability Scholar, smiling at a table in a market
UVic Sustainability Scholar, Julia Weder, sits at an engagement booth at Hospital Day, an annual celebratory event in June in Daajing Giids to support community wellness and health. Credit: supplied image
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