climate hub catalyst internship

Join the University of Toronto’s new Climate Hub Catalyst Internship Program, offered in partnership with the U of T Climate Hub and the President’s Advisory Committee on the Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability (CECCS). 

This program offers University of Toronto graduate students paid opportunities to work with a faculty supervisor on community-engaged research focused on climate action in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).  Designed for a small, interdisciplinary cohort of graduate students, the program will support community-based research projects focused on climate action that bridge academia and action.

Students will complete part-time internships during the Winter term, supporting community-engaged research with a community partner. They will progress through the program as a cohort, receiving training, career development, and project management support from the U of T Climate Hub and CECCS.  

Compensation & Schedule: 

• $10,000 CAD for a 4–6 month term 

• Anticipated start date: January 2026 

• Average commitment: 10–15 hours per week 

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments 

Please note: These positions are contingent on funding approval. We are currently recruiting expressions of interest from a pool of qualified candidates and will provide updates on the application status before the start date. 

Research Assistant, Climate Action through Community Hubs, Prof Laura Tozer - application instructions (deadline Dec 14 2025)