Friedman Award for Scholars in Health
The Friedman Award funds UBC graduate students and medical residents to pursue transformative health-related research and learning abroad for 6–12 months.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per award for 6–12 months of study abroad; actual amount at committee discretion.
Summary: Supports UBC graduate students and medical residents to pursue transformative health-related research and learning abroad for 6 to 12 months.
Key Information: Travel must be outside Western Canada and begin between June 1, 2026 and May 31, 2027.
Description
The Friedman Award for Scholars in Health is designed to enable graduate students and medical residents at the University of British Columbia (UBC) to pursue transformative research and learning opportunities in the broad area of health. Named after Dr. Sydney Friedman and Dr. Constance Livingstone-Friedman, this award supports travel outside Western Canada for 6 to 12 months, allowing recipients to work with leading organizations or experts, gain new perspectives, and immerse themselves in different scholarly cultures. The award aims to foster innovative research, career development, and global collaboration in health-related fields.
