Andrew Nord Fellowships in Rheumatology
The Andrew Nord Fellowships fund UBC doctoral research aimed at preventing, managing, or curing rheumatic diseases to advance treatment and patient outcomes.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (nomination submission deadline) | June 1, 2027 (likely application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 per year, up to 4 years (maximum total $100,000); total endowment $110,000.
Summary: Supports UBC doctoral students conducting innovative research in rheumatology to prevent, manage, or cure rheumatic diseases.
Description
The Andrew Nord Fellowships in Rheumatology provide substantial funding to doctoral students at the University of British Columbia whose research focuses on the prevention, management, or cure of rheumatic diseases. Established through a bequest from Andrew Nord, the fellowship aims to foster research that advances understanding and treatment of rheumatologic conditions, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and finding a cure. The award is open to students in any UBC faculty whose research aligns with these objectives.
