Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF)
UBC's Four Year Doctoral Fellowship provides top doctoral students with stable, multi-year funding to support advanced research and academic excellence in all eligible PhD programs.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: Set by each UBC graduate program; varies by department and intake period
Funding Amounts: $24,000/year stipend plus full tuition coverage for up to four years (effective September 2026 onward)
Summary: Provides stable, multi-year funding to outstanding UBC doctoral students (domestic and international) to support research and academic excellence.
Key Information: Applicants are automatically considered when applying to eligible doctoral programs; deadlines and nomination are program-specific.
Description
The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) provides stable and competitive funding to outstanding domestic and international doctoral students. Recipients receive a $24,000 annual stipend plus full tuition coverage for up to four years, allowing them to focus on research and academic achievement throughout their doctoral studies. The aim is to attract and retain top-tier students in UBC's PhD, DMA, and MD/PhD programs, fostering a robust environment for scholarly innovation.
