Information for Prospective Undergraduate Students


Note: Unfortunately, we do not currently have openings for undergraduate research assistants/directed studies/honours students. However, if you have a special interest in working in our lab, you can send an email to express this interest so we can keep it on file should an opening arise. I sincerely apologize that we are unable to reply to each and every one of these emails.

Thank you for your interest in potentially joining the lab! If you would like to apply, please email the following information to peblabmanager@gmail.com and edklonsky@psych.ubc.ca. We encourage students from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

1. Year in School
2. Overall GPA and copy of unofficial transcript
3. GPA in Psychology Courses
4. List of Psychology Courses Taken (e.g., Abnormal, Social, Cognitive, Statistics, etc.)
5. Describe in a few sentences any previous lab experience you have had (previous lab experience is not required)
6. Describe in a few sentences your thoughts regarding your academic and/or career goals (it is ok if you don't know yet)
7. About how many hours per week can you devote to the lab?
8. Do you want to make a one-semester or one-year commitment?
9. What is one thing outside of research and academics that you are proud of?
10. *Optional* Please comment on any personal circumstances or experiences that you feel may have prevented you from achieving grades or experiences that you feel truly reflect your abilities and potential as a lab member.