Funder: University of British Columbia – Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Applicant deadline) | October 2027 (Graduate program nominations)
Funding Amounts: $175–$40,000 per fellowship; most are around $16,000; approximately 50 fellowships annually
Summary: Supports academically outstanding UBC doctoral students across all disciplines in full-time study and research.
Key Information: Applicants must meet CGRS D eligibility requirements; consideration is automatic through the CGRS D competition.
Description
The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies offers Affiliated Fellowships for full-time graduate study and research. The doctoral competition supports current and prospective UBC doctoral students across all disciplines, regardless of citizenship or visa status. Awards recognize academic excellence and are adjudicated through the university-wide Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Doctoral (CGRS D) competition.
The competition combines open, unrestricted fellowships with awards requiring particular affiliations or research focuses. Killam Doctoral Scholarships are also offered through this competition, subject to additional eligibility requirements. Supported research spans fields including human nutrition, sociology, law, ethnomusicology, planning, zoology, neuroscience, social work, and oceanography.
