BC NEIHR Indigenous Graduate & Postdoctoral Funding
Scholarships and fellowships for Indigenous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in BC to develop research skills while supporting cultural and community responsibilities.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: February 2027 (next anticipated application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Master's: $17,500 | Doctoral: $35,000 | Postdoctoral: $59,398/year | Additional: Research Experience Award $2,000
Summary: Supports Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in British Columbia with scholarships and fellowships to foster research skills and address personal and community responsibilities.
Key Information: Master's and Doctoral awards are annual; Postdoctoral fellowships are biennial.
Description
This program is designed to develop research skills and provide financial support to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) graduate students and postdoctoral fellows studying at British Columbia institutions. Through annual (Master’s, Doctoral) and biennial (Postdoctoral) competitions, the program aims to help recipients balance academic advancement with family, community, and cultural responsibilities.
