Applications are now open for the PICS Climate Internship Program 2027 in British Columbia, Canada. This is a funded opportunity in climate action that supports paid summer internships for university students at UBC, SFU, UNBC and UVic. Organizations in British Columbia can apply for up to $15,000 to hire a student intern for a climate project, and the intern receives a paid work placement. The application deadline is November 20, 2026 at 4 p.m.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits, First Nations and Indigenous organizations, local governments, provincial agencies, cooperatives, social enterprises and private companies. No application fee is mentioned in the official information. Students do not apply to PICS directly. They apply to internship jobs posted by the selected organizations.
Key Details:
- Offered By: Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS), with sponsorship from Coast Capital
- Program Type: Climate Internship Program 2027
- Host Country: Canada (British Columbia)
- Application Deadline for Organizations: November 20, 2026 at 4 p.m.
- Decision Announced: Mid December 2026
- Internship Period: Late May to late August 2027
- Application Fee: None
What This Program Offers:
For students who get hired:
- A paid summer internship, with the salary covered by the PICS grant of up to $15,000
- Real work experience on a climate action project in a British Columbia organization or community
- The chance to build practical skills such as research, data analysis, report writing, event coordination and presentations
- A place in a cohort model, which gives you chances to share and learn with other interns
- A launch workshop at the start of the internship
- Career development in the climate sector, with a possible extension beyond August if the student and PICS agree
For organizations that get selected:
- Up to $15,000 toward the cost of employing a student intern
- Extra capacity to move a climate goal forward
- A recruiting and hiring guide to help find a student from a PICS university
- Opportunities to share learning with other host organizations in the cohort
Eligibility Criteria:
Organizations that can apply:
- Registered nonprofits and other non government organizations
- First Nations and Indigenous organizations
- Provincial government agencies and Crown corporations
- Local governments
- Cooperatives and social enterprises
- Private companies
Students who can be hired:
- Must be enrolled at a PICS university: UBC, SFU, UNBC or UVic
- Should study in a climate related field
- Must apply for the internship job posted by the selected organization
Projects that PICS will prioritize:
- Projects that provide direct climate value to organizations and communities in British Columbia
- Projects that offer an excellent early career opportunity for a student
- Projects likely to inspire further climate actions or policies in other organizations
How Applications Are Evaluated:
- Direct climate value or benefit to communities (1 to 5 points)
- Clear purpose, approach and intended outputs (1 to 5 points)
- Potential for wider impact through knowledge mobilization (1 to 5 points)
- Clearly defined student role and responsibilities (satisfactory or not satisfactory)
- Project rooted in principles of JEDI and reconciliation (1 to 5 points)
Important Dates:
- November 20, 2026: Application deadline
- Mid December 2026: Funding decisions announced
- February to April 2027: Student internship jobs posted
- April 30, 2027: Last date for hiring the student
- Late May to late August 2027: Internship period
How to Apply:
For organizations:
- Read the eligibility rules and scoring criteria carefully.
- Define a clear climate project and the role of your student intern.
- Open the official application form.
- Complete all fields. You can use “Save and Resume” to finish later.
- Submit before November 20, 2026 at 4 p.m.
For students:
- Check that you study at UBC, SFU, UNBC or UVic.
- Watch the PICS Careers page between February and April 2027.
- Apply to the internship jobs posted by the selected organizations.
