Solutions Scholars Program 2026

The Solutions Scholars Program is a fellowship-style programme run by the University of British Columbia Climate Solutions Research Collective. It is designed for graduate students who want to apply their research skills to practical climate challenges and contribute to interdisciplinary work with real-world policy relevance.

Based on the referenced posting, the programme supports Master's and PhD students at the University of British Columbia, including students at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan. Scholars work with interdisciplinary author teams connected to climate-solutions initiatives and help develop research outputs on pathways to a prosperous low-carbon future.

The programme offers a stipend of CAD 12,000, paid in the form of a graduate research assistantship, for a 12-month term. In addition to funding, participants receive professional development, training, and networking opportunities. Work may involve background research, literature reviews, participation in convening sessions, synthesis of expert discussions, data analysis, and report writing.

The opportunity is aimed at students with a demonstrated commitment to climate change research, an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, strong academic performance, and good writing and/or visual communication skills. Relevant topic areas mentioned in the posting include transportation, buildings, forestry and agriculture, clean power, heavy industry including oil and gas, and cross-cutting themes such as justice, finance, material demands, and health implications.

Students typically apply through programme calls issued by UBC's climate research networks. Applicants should review the current call carefully, confirm that they will remain registered at UBC for the full fellowship period, and prepare materials showing their academic excellence, collaborative experience, and fit with the programme's climate-solutions mission.