Overview
The Government of Canada Research Affiliate Program connects eligible post-secondary students with part-time federal research work related to their academic program.
Complete research opportunity details
Students apply to current Research Affiliate Program opportunities through GC Jobs and may work in English, French or both depending on the position. The program is intended to provide research experience while students continue their studies.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be full-time post-secondary students, be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of the curriculum, and meet the minimum working age in the province or territory of work. Preference is given to qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Tips for this research opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Rechecked August 31, 2026 on the official Public Service Commission page, updated July 10, 2026. It confirms program eligibility and instructs students to search and apply to current Research Affiliate Program opportunities through GC Jobs. No program-wide closing date is stated.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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