Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF)
UBC's Four Year Doctoral Fellowship provides top domestic and international PhD students with four years of stable funding to support research excellence across all disciplines.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: Set by each UBC graduate program; typically align with program admission deadlines (e.g., most for September 2026 intake fall between December 2025 and August 2026)
Funding Amounts: $24,000 annual stipend plus full tuition coverage for up to four years (effective September 2026); prorated if combined with other major awards.
Summary: Supports outstanding domestic and international doctoral students at UBC with stable, multi-year funding across all disciplines.
Key Information: No separate application—automatic consideration with graduate program admission; deadlines vary by program.
Description
The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) provides stable, multi-year funding to exceptional domestic and international doctoral students. Recipients receive a $24,000 annual stipend plus full tuition coverage for up to four years of full-time PhD, DMA, or MD/PhD study. The fellowship aims to attract top students across all disciplines, supporting their research and academic goals while fostering a vibrant research community at UBC. Selection is based on academic excellence and is made upon the recommendation of the graduate program.
