Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program
UBC's Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program awards about 50 fellowships yearly to top doctoral students for research excellence across all disciplines, with some awards focused on specific research areas.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: UBC applicant submission deadline for CGRS D / Affiliated Fellowships – Doctoral competition (submit application to UBC graduate program) | September 2026: Submission deadline for checklist of criteria-based Affiliated Fellowships to graduate program | October 2026: Graduate program nomination/upload deadline to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for doctoral-level Affiliated Fellowship nominations
Funding Amounts: Most awards are ~$16,000; range is $175–$40,000; top awards (Killam) up to $40,000/year for 2 years.
Summary: Approximately 50 fellowships for full-time UBC doctoral students, awarded for academic excellence across all disciplines.
Description
The Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) provides approximately 50 fellowships each year to outstanding students pursuing full-time doctoral study or research in any discipline. Awards are based on academic excellence and are open to both current and prospective UBC graduate students, regardless of citizenship or visa status. Fellowship values vary, with most in the range of $16,000, but can range from $175 to $40,000. The competition includes both open (unrestricted) and criteria-based awards, some with specific research focuses or affiliations. Top candidates may also be considered for the prestigious Killam Doctoral Scholarships.
Applicants are automatically considered for Affiliated Fellowships when they apply for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Doctoral (CGRS D) competition. To be considered for criteria-based fellowships, a checklist must be submitted in addition to the main application.
