BC Environmental and Occupational Health Research Network

The purpose of the affiliate studentship offered through the Western Regional Training Centre for Health Services Research (WRTC) is to provide support to highly qualified students who are pursuing training in disciplines related to health services research at a Western Canadian University. The award allows students to continue with graduate studies in their home department or at their home University, but requires them to participate in selected WRTC activities and comply with WRTC conditions of acceptance as outlined in these Guidelines and a Letter of Agreement. In addition, WRTC offers an option for interested students to participate in a four-month (or equivalent) field placement at a decision-maker health-related agency, and will facilitate arrangements for the field placement if the student requests this option. Students currently registered in a graduate program at a western Canadian university can apply to the WRTC to be considered for an affiliate studentship. Affiliate studentships are $5,000 for one year. Prior to submitting an affiliate application students should contact the WRTC to discuss their research focus.