Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF)
The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) from UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies provides outstanding doctoral students with stable, multi-year funding to pursue advanced research in any discipline.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: Deadlines set by each UBC graduate program (typically between September and December for September intakes; see program listing for details)
Funding Amounts: $24,000/year stipend plus full tuition coverage, for up to 4 years (effective September 2026 onward)
Summary: Provides stable, multi-year funding to outstanding doctoral students (domestic and international) at UBC to support their research and academic development.
Key Information: No separate fellowship application—automatic consideration with PhD, DMA, or MDPhD admission.
Description
The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) offers substantial and stable financial support to exceptional doctoral students, both domestic and international, across all disciplines. The fellowship aims to attract top talent and enable recipients to focus on research and academic pursuits without financial uncertainty. The award provides a competitive annual stipend and covers full tuition for up to four years, contingent on satisfactory academic progress.
