BCCHR TRAINEE RESOURCES
What is a BCCHR Trainee?
A BCCHR Trainee is a graduate student, postdoctoral fellow or clinical resident/fellow under the supervision of a BCCHR Investigator and whose research has a direct relevance to improving the health of children and families
As a BCCHR Trainee, you have access to the following to support your research and academic development:
• BCCHR resources
• Your BCCHR Theme resources
• Your affiliated university department's resources
• Your general university's resources
Trainee Benefits
The Research Education Team provides the following opportunities for BCCHR Trainees:
• Workshops & Seminars: Develop the skills needed for a career in health research Institute Event Calendar | Upcoming Events
• Networking: Build community connections | Events
• Wellbeing Initiatives | Events
• Trainee Funding & Awards | Award Guidelines Additional funding may be available through your research theme or affiliated group
• Trainee Presentations: Showcase your research | Opportunities
Staying Connected
1. Watch your inbox for BCCHR emails
2. Join the BCCHR Trainee Slack
3. Check out the event calendars Institute Event Calendar | Upcoming Events
4. Follow BCCHR on social media Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Funding & Awards
Stipends
• Master’s Studentship | Deadline: Nov 8, 2024
• Doctoral Studentship | Deadline: Dec 6, 2024
• Postdoctoral Fellowship | Deadline: Jan 17, 2025
• Summer Studentship | Deadline: Jan 24, 2025 Travel Grants
• Trainee Travel Grant | Deadlines: Oct 4, Dec 6, Feb 7, April 4 & June 6
• Research Methodology Training Travel Grant | Deadlines: Sept 6, Nov 1, Jan 10, March 7 & May 2
Project Grants & Achievement Awards
• Knowledge Exchange Grant | Deadline: Oct 25, 2024
• Outstanding Achievement | Deadline: March 14, 2025
• Sponsorship Requests | April 2024 to Feb 2025
Research & Technology Development Office (RTDO)
Research Project Management Unit
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office
Research Communications
Facilities Management
Grantscrafting and the development of a competitive research proposal | Website
tenglish@bcchr.ca
Consultation for developing and managing research projects Services | Templates rpmu@bcchr.ca
Space to connect and discuss EDI topics | Resources oakley.ramprashad@ bcchr.ca
Sharing research advances and accomplishments
BCCHR Logo | Posters/Flyers | Presentations | BCCHR News comm@bcchr.ca
BCCHR research operations & health and safety
• Room Bookings > tracy.aomoto@bcchr.ca
• Shipping & Receiving | Photo ID > john.dado@bcchr.ca
• Occupational Health and Safety > kayla.shayne@bcchr.ca support.bcchr.ca
BCCHR IT (IRIS) | Services | Request Support support@bcchr.ca | 604-875-3882
Supporting Research Infostructure:
• BCCHR network account/email and hardware
• BCCHR general services – institute printing, wifi connection, BCCHR remote access and research data security
PHSA IMITS | Service Desk | servicedesk@phsa.ca
604-675-4299 | 1-888-675-4299
Supporting Clinical Infostructure
• PHSA/CW network account/email and hardware
• Cerner Powerchart, CareConnect, PROMIS
• PHSA general services – hospital printing, hospital wifi and Citrix Remote Access
BCCHR Investigators each belong to one of the following Research Themes depending on their research area. Search for your Investigator here to determine your Research Theme. Themes offer additional support for Theme members including funding, resources and special events.
Healthy Starts Research focused on the developmental origins of health and disease, healthy pregnancy, determinants of child health and child development | Website | Research Groups
Childhood Diseases Research focused on studying childhood diseases and disorders | Website | Research Groups
Brain, Behaviour & Development Research focused on the mysteries of the brain and improving care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health conditions | Website | Research Groups
Evidence to Innovation Research focused on data, clinical and community environments, along with population and community research | Website | Research Groups
healthystarts@bcchr.ca
CDTheme@bcchr.ca
BB&D@bcchr.ca
E2i@bcchr.ca
C&W Project Management Community of Practice
Shared experiences and advice on all things project management-related | Join Community
Mentorship Connect Connect with BCCHR community members interested in being a mentor, or become a mentor yourself | Website
BCCHR Postdoc Group Connecting BCCHR Postdocs | Join Group
rpmu@bcchr.ca
mentorship@bcchr.ca
becci.venema@bcchr.ca Trainee Omics Group Peer workshops/tutorials on working with R, extra resources for coding and support with statistical analysis | Website tog@bcchr.ca
EXTERNAL SUPPORT SERVICES
University of British Columbia
Commonly used resources for UBC-affiliated trainees:
• Library Research Commons
• Centre for Writing & Scholarly Communications
• Scholarly Communications
• Digital Solutions (FoM IT)
• UBC Software Downloads
Women’s Health Research Institute
• Wellness Centre
• Career Services
• Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
• Graduate & Postdoctoral Education
• CTLT
• UBC FoM – Research 101 Guide
Resources for students/trainees affiliated with a WHRI Researcher: Research Resources | WHRI Researchers
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
• BCCHR Onboarding
• Getting Started Onsite
• Introduction to BCCHR (Recordings)
Oak Street Campus Orientation
• Directions: Oak Street Campus Map
• Cycling: Contact BCCHR Facilities for access to the locked bicycle cages | Bike Parking | Cycling Route | Transit
• Transit – Trip Planner | Walking Map
• Shuttle – Schedule & Routes
A free C&W Shuttle between the hospital campus and the Skytrain – Schedule
• Onsite Car Share – EVO vehicles
• Parking – Onsite pay parking, 24/7 | Monthly parking pass (wait list) –LMCparking@fraserhealth.ca
• Eating Facilities –
>Cafeteria – SHY Building
>Starbucks – Ambulatory Care
>Spirit Bear – BC Women’s Hospital
>Cafe 11 – BC Children’s Hospital
>King Edward Mall is within walking distance and has a Safeway and multiple restaurants
• hub.bcchr.ca: BCCHR portal
• support.bcchr.ca: BCCHR support
• my.bcchr.ca: Manage your account
• share.bcchr.ca: File transfer service
• remote.bcchr.ca: Connect to the VPN
• directory.bcchr.ca: Find contacts
• list.bcchr.ca: Subscribe to mailing lists
Health & Wellbeing Counselling Services
• UBC Undergraduate & Graduate Students: 604-822-3811
• UBC Postdoctoral Fellows: 1-866-424-0770
• UBC Residents: 604-875-4111 x23055
• SFU Students: 778-782-4615
• PHSA Students: 1-800-663-1142
Online Resources:
• Here2Talk | Crisis Centre BC
• First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness
BCCHR onsite counselling for UBC FoM trainees will resume shortly. Watch your email for details