Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program
UBC's Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program supports outstanding doctoral students in any discipline, emphasizing research excellence and academic achievement.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (applicant submission) | October 13, 2026 (program nomination)
Funding Amounts: $175–$40,000 per year; most awards ~$16,000; top awards (e.g., Killam) up to $40,000/year for up to 2 years
Summary: Fellowships for outstanding full-time doctoral students at UBC in any discipline, recognizing academic excellence and research potential.
Key Information: No separate application required for most awards; submit criteria-based checklist for additional awards.
Description
The Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) provides financial support to exceptional full-time doctoral students in any discipline. Administered by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, this program awards approximately 50 fellowships annually based on academic excellence and strong research potential. The competition includes open/unrestricted awards as well as criteria-based fellowships, and features the prestigious Killam Doctoral Scholarships among its top awards. The goal is to enable doctoral students to focus on advanced scholarship and research, contributing meaningfully to their fields.
