Andrew Nord Fellowships in Rheumatology
ForecastedInternal — University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies only
The Andrew Nord Fellowships in Rheumatology support UBC doctoral research focused on preventing, treating, and understanding arthritis and related diseases.
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Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: Nomination deadline to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for Affiliated Fellowships-Doctoral | May 2027: Internal deadline to graduate programs for Spring Graduate Awards Competition (projected) | June 2027: Nomination deadline to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for Spring Graduate Awards Competition (projected) | September 2027: Internal deadline to graduate programs for Affiliated Fellowships-Doctoral (projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 per year for up to four years; total fellowship endowment $110,000; may be held with other UBC awards under certain conditions.
Summary: Supports UBC doctoral students conducting innovative research to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure arthritis and related rheumatic diseases.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and procedures may shift; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Andrew Nord Fellowships in Rheumatology are competitive doctoral awards endowed by the Estate of Andrew Nord and administered by the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The fellowships are dedicated to supporting doctoral students at UBC who are pursuing research in rheumatology, with the aim of preventing arthritis, improving the lives of those affected, and ultimately discovering the cause and a cure for rheumatic diseases. The award aligns with Andrew Nord’s vision to alleviate the impact of arthritis and foster innovative research in this field.
