The PICS Climate Internship Program 2026 is open for applications, with a deadline of Nov. 20, 2026 at 4 p.m. This competitive program supports organizations in British Columbia to hire university students for climate action projects.
Through the program, Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) contributes up to $15,000 toward intern salaries and employment-related costs. Internships typically run between late May and late August 2027.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: Applications close Nov. 20, 2026 at 4 p.m.
Eligible Countries: Canada
Internship Location: British Columbia, Canada (host organizations must be in B.C.)
Duration: Suggested internship duration 13–16 weeks; projects should be undertaken between late May and late August 2027 (students should be hired by April 30, 2027).
Compensation: up to $15,000
Host Organization: Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS)
About the Internship
The PICS Climate Internship Program provides funding to B.C. organizations to hire students from PICS partner universities. These internships support climate action projects across sectors.
Eligible students must come from the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Northern British Columbia, or the University of Victoria. In addition, the program uses a cohort model that supports shared learning among participating organizations and interns.
Funds cover intern salaries and employment-related costs only. However, the funding does not cover indirect cost recovery, overhead or administration, or capital purchases. All funds must be used by Dec. 31, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Undertake literature, resource, research, or policy reviews and assessments
- Coordinate or support meetings, events, and engagement activities
- Conduct field-based or desktop data collection and analysis
- Develop guidance, informational resources, or tools
- Prepare draft reports, plans, recommendations, and presentations
Eligibility Requirements
- 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
Interested organizations should review the full program guidance on the official page and submit their application before the deadline. Because requirements may change, applicants should rely on the official source for complete instructions.
👉 Visit the official internship page for details
