Andrew Nord Fellowships in Rheumatology
The Andrew Nord Fellowships in Rheumatology support UBC doctoral research advancing the science, treatment, and understanding of rheumatic diseases.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: June 1, 2027 (anticipated, Andrew Nord Fellowships) | June 1, 2026 (Spring Graduate Awards, program nomination) | September 15, 2026 (Affiliated Fellowships, checklist to program) | October 13, 2026 (Affiliated Fellowships, program nomination)
Funding Amounts: $25,000/year for up to 4 years (maximum $100,000 total) per doctoral recipient; multiple awards available.
Summary: Supports UBC doctoral students conducting research in rheumatology to advance prevention, treatment, and understanding of rheumatic diseases.
Key Information: Application is via the Affiliated Fellowships-Doctoral and Spring Graduate Awards competitions; UBC program deadlines may be earlier than university deadlines.
Description
The Andrew Nord Fellowships in Rheumatology are prestigious doctoral fellowships at the University of British Columbia, established through a bequest from Andrew Nord to advance research on rheumatic diseases. These fellowships are intended to support doctoral students engaged in rheumatology research at UBC, regardless of citizenship or faculty, in line with Nord’s vision to prevent, better manage, and ultimately cure rheumatic diseases. The award is administered through UBC's Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and is part of both the Affiliated Fellowships-Doctoral and Spring Graduate Awards competitions.
