Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF)
The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) at UBC provides top doctoral students with four years of full funding to support advanced research and academic excellence.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: Program-specific; typically November–April for September intake | Check individual graduate program deadlines
Funding Amounts: $24,000/year stipend plus full tuition coverage for up to four years (effective September 2026)
Summary: Provides top doctoral students at UBC with four years of stable funding, including a stipend and full tuition support.
Key Information: No separate fellowship application; all admitted PhD, DMA, and MDPhD applicants are automatically considered.
Description
The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) offers a comprehensive funding package to outstanding doctoral students, both domestic and international, across all disciplines. The award includes a $24,000 annual stipend and full tuition coverage for up to four years, allowing recipients to focus on advanced research and academic pursuits throughout their PhD, DMA, or MDPhD programs. The program is designed to attract and support exceptional students by providing stable, base-level financial support during their doctoral studies.
