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Project Requirements
The Sustainability Scholars Program looks for projects that relate to advancing the social, environmental, or economic sustainability of society as a whole, or to advancing a sustainability mandate within your organization. Projects should emphasize applied and innovative research with defined deliverables, that the scholar can complete during the program. 

Mentorship Requirements
Each Sustainability Scholar requires a mentor to serve as the Scholar's guide, project supervisor, and primary point of contact within the organization. The mentor will ensure the Scholar has access to a workspace with a computer and any other tools necessary to complete the project. 

Benefits of the Program
There are numerous benefits to partnering with the Sustainability Council to employ a Sustainability Scholar. Here are some of the things that we take on for you:

• Posting your position, managing applications, and conducting a preliminary scan for eligibility
• Promoting your project to ß÷ßäÉçÇø graduate students
• Delivering a general orientation to successful candidates and mentors
• Providing ongoing administrative support throughout the program
• Approving Scholars’ hours in the payroll system and disbursing Scholars’ paychecks
• Hosting a final event to share findings and celebrate completion

Host organizations cover all cost associated with the program. The cost of the Sustainability Scholars Program covers the Scholar’s wages and mandatory employment-related expenses. 

The cost for the program will depend on the number of hours per week, and the number of weeks your Scholar works. We expect Scholars to work between 25 and 35 hours per week, for between 14-17 weeks. Once you complete your application package, we will confirm the number of hours requested and determine the cost of the program.

To apply to become a project partner, you must submit a research project and designate a mentor from your organization.

Now accepting applications for project partners for 2026. 

Please download and complete the Send the completed Application Package to Shannon Heaney (sheaney1@ualberta.ca). If you have any questions about the Application Package, please reach out to Shannon Heaney. 

Master’s and PhD students in any discipline may apply. 

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled as a graduate student (full-time or part-time) at the ß÷ßäÉçÇø, with their last term no earlier than Winter 2026.
• Be available to work the advertised number of hours, attend an orientation session, and publicly present their work at the end of the placement. 

If you hold another paid position at the ß÷ßäÉçÇø and are interested in applying to the Sustainability Scholars Program, you are encouraged to reach out to Shannon Heaney (sheaney1@ualberta.ca) to confirm your eligibility. 

All applications must be submitted through campusBRIDGE on the GSIP Board.  

You may apply to a maximum of three Sustainability Scholars positions. You may only hold one position. All applications require a professional resume and a cover letter. It is strongly recommended that you tailor your cover letter to each position you are applying to. 

Applications for 2025 are now closed. Please check back for updates on the 2026 Sustainability Scholars Program or reach out to Shannon Heaney (sheaney1@ualberta.ca) with any questions.