Affiliated Fellowships – Master's Program
UBC's Affiliated Fellowships – Master's Program provides merit-based funding for outstanding students conducting original, full-time research as part of a Master’s degree.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (applicant to UBC graduate program) | January 2027 (program nomination to Faculty)
Funding Amounts: Approximately 50 awards annually; values range from $175 to $16,000 for one year.
Summary: Supports outstanding students pursuing full-time Master’s-level research at UBC through merit-based fellowships.
Key Information: Forecasted dates; eligibility is based on academic excellence, research potential, and program fit.
Description
The Affiliated Fellowships – Master's Program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a competitive funding opportunity for exceptional students pursuing full-time graduate study or research leading to a Master’s degree. Approximately 50 fellowships are awarded each year, recognizing academic excellence, research contributions, and personal qualities such as leadership and communication skills. Awards are adjudicated at both the departmental and university levels, and are open to both current and prospective UBC graduate students. Most fellowships are unrestricted, but some target specific research areas or criteria. The program is designed to support students engaged in significant, original research culminating in a thesis, major project, or scholarly work.
