BC NEIHR Indigenous Graduate & Postdoctoral Funding
The BC NEIHR Indigenous Graduate & Postdoctoral Funding program supports Indigenous students and fellows in BC to develop research skills and conduct community-engaged research in partnership with Indigenous organizations.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: July 3, 2026 (Call for Applications) | August 13, 2026 (Full Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Master's: $17,500 (1 year, non-renewable) | Doctoral: $35,000 (1 year, non-renewable) | Postdoctoral: $70,000 (1 year, non-renewable) | Doctoral Thesis Fellowship: $6,000 | Research Experience Award: $5,000
Summary: Supports Indigenous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in BC with scholarships and fellowships to foster research skills and alleviate financial and cultural burdens.
Key Information: Applicants must be Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and affiliated with a BC institution; partnerships with Indigenous communities or organizations are required.
Description
The BC NEIHR Indigenous Graduate & Postdoctoral Funding program provides annual and biennial scholarships and fellowships to support Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at British Columbia institutions. The program aims to develop research skills, foster academic and professional growth, and alleviate burdens related to financial, family, community, and cultural responsibilities. Funding is available for Master's, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral levels, as well as for research experience and thesis completion.
