BC NEIHR Indigenous Graduate & Postdoctoral Funding
This grant supports Indigenous graduate students and postdocs in BC to develop research skills and excellence, especially for projects partnering with Indigenous communities.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: August 13, 2026 | February 1, 2024
Funding Amounts: Master's: $17,500 (1 year, non-renewable) | Doctoral: $35,000 (1 year, non-renewable) | Postdoctoral: $59,398–$70,000 (1 year, non-renewable) | Thesis Fellowship: $6,000 (doctoral, 1 year)
Summary: Supports Indigenous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in BC with scholarships and fellowships to foster research skills and alleviate financial and cultural burdens.
Description
This program provides financial support to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) graduate students and postdoctoral fellows enrolled at British Columbia (BC) institutions. The goal is to develop research skills, promote research excellence, and ease financial, family, community, and cultural responsibilities. Annual competitions are held for Master’s and Doctoral scholarships, and biennial competitions for Postdoctoral fellowships. The program strongly encourages projects demonstrating partnership potential with Indigenous communities, collectives, or organizations.
