Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF)
The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) at UBC supports top doctoral students in all fields with four years of funding to advance their research and scholarly work.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: Deadlines are set by each UBC graduate program; most deadlines for January 2027 entry fall between July–December 2026 (e.g., October 1, 2026; November 15, 2026; December 1, 2026).
Funding Amounts: $24,000/year stipend plus full tuition coverage, for up to four years (effective September 2026).
Summary: Multi-year fellowship providing stable funding for outstanding domestic and international doctoral students across all disciplines at UBC.
Key Information: No separate application—automatic consideration with doctoral program application.
Description
The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) at the University of British Columbia provides sustained financial support to exceptional doctoral students, both domestic and international, in any discipline. The fellowship offers a competitive stipend and full tuition coverage for up to four years, enabling recipients to focus on their research and academic pursuits. Selection is based on academic excellence, and candidates are automatically considered upon application to eligible UBC doctoral programs (PhD, DMA, MDPhD).
