CANTRAIN Clinical Research Internships

Michael Smith Health Research BC partners with the Canadian Consortium of Clinical Trial Training (CANTRAIN), funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, to help increase clinical trials training, expertise and capacity in BC and across Canada. Through Clinical Trials BC, we also support the development of education materials and curriculum for CANTRAIN’s training programs. Watch this short video to learn more about Health Research BC’s partnership with CANTRAIN and available training streams.

The internship program for clinical research professionals and new investigators is a unique opportunity. The program integrates online training with experiential, engaged learning opportunities and expert mentorship. Interns upgrade their skills and gain valuable experience in clinical trial activities outside their own institutions.

Six awards of up to $10,000 each are available to support BC-based individuals to intern at a Canadian-based clinical trials unit. Internships can be in the form of in-person, virtual or hybrid engagements. Funding may be used for protected time and/or travel expenses related to in-person engagements. Successful applicants will have up to 12 months to complete the internships.

For more information, view the application guidelines or visit the CANTRAIN website.

Additional resources

Our Clinical Trials BC team at Health Research BC offers a robust program to help British Columbia grow a clinical research workforce with the required skills, knowledge and training to conduct inclusive high-quality clinical trials. We also provide trialists and clinical research teams with access to provincial tools and resources to support clinical trial management and regulatory compliance. Learn more.