Funder: University of British Columbia – Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | October 2027 (Graduate program nomination)
Funding Amounts: $175–$40,000 per fellowship; most awards are around $16,000
Summary: Fellowships supporting academically excellent students pursuing full-time doctoral study and research at UBC across all disciplines.
Key Information: Applicants must meet CGRS D eligibility requirements; eligible CGRS D applicants are automatically considered without a separate application.
Description
The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies administers the Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program to support full-time study and research leading to a graduate degree. Awards recognize academic excellence across all disciplines, including the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Current and prospective full-time UBC graduate students may apply regardless of citizenship or visa status, provided they meet the doctoral competition’s eligibility requirements.
The competition includes unrestricted fellowships and criteria-based awards tied to particular affiliations or research interests. Killam Doctoral Scholarships are also offered through this competition. Supported research spans subjects such as neighbourhood economic recovery, youth mental health, corporate sustainability, nutrition, cell biology, neuroscience, oceanography, and music.
