Get involved with Science Horizons

Both employers and interns participate in the application process.

Eligible interns are hired directly by eligible employers that receive Science Horizons funding.

Program funding is aimed at eligible employers in the environmental sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics sectors.

Eligible interns must be:

graduate of degree or diploma programs from universities, colleges, post-secondary schools of technology, post-secondary institutes and CEGEP (collège d’enseignement général et professionnel, Québec)
legally entitled to work in Canada
Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status
not in receipt of Employment Insurance during their internship
between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the internship

Eligible employers include:

not-for-profit organizations (including voluntary organizations and foundations)
municipal governments
Indigenous organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities)
for-profit organizations
public health, educational and cultural institutions
provincial and territorial governments, institutions, agencies and Crown Corporations

How to apply

To find out if you are eligible, apply now through one of our four delivery organizations:

BioTalent Canada is a national, non-profit organization that facilitates research, skills development and various projects to support professionals in the Canadian biotechnology industry.
Clean Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on green solutions in the areas of energy efficiency, water health, waste reduction and sustainable transportation in Atlantic Canada.
Colleges and Institutes Canada is a national organization that champions innovation, applied research and employment opportunities addressing climate change and other environmental challenges.
ECO Canada is a national organization that specializes in environmental labour market research and provides employment and training resources to environmental professionals.