Opportunities
Graduate Students
Dr. Hou reviews applications to the SFU Counselling Psychology program.
Please note that the application cycle for Fall 2026 admissions is now closed. Details for the next application period will be available in early Fall 2026.
For more information about the SFU Counselling Psychology graduate program: https://www.sfu.ca/education/programs/graduate-studies/masters/couns-psych.html.
Dr. Hou also welcomes inquiries from prospective graduate students in other areas within the Faculty of Education at SFU and related fields, where there is a strong alignment of research interests and subject to further discussion.
Undergraduate Students
We are currently accepting applications for undergraduate students to join our team starting January 2027 and onwards.
Students gain hands-on research experience at the intersection of clinical, cultural, and pediatric psychology, and contribute to ongoing projects focused on culture, child and youth health, and implementation science/knowledge mobilization.
Opportunities are available through volunteer research assistant positions, directed study (EDUC 490), work-study programs, and summer studentships. Please note that we are no longer accepting student inquiries for the 2026 BC Children’s Hospital Summer Student Research Program.
A minimum commitment of 6 hours per week is required, with availability during regular business hours at SFU’s Burnaby campus and occasionally at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute.
If you are interested in getting involved, please submit an application here: Lab Application.