Indigenous Graduate Fellowships
Forecasted
The Indigenous Graduate Fellowships at UBC support Indigenous master's and doctoral students in advancing research and community-engaged scholarship through multi-year funding and specialized awards.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: IGF application to graduate program | March 2027: Graduate program nomination to Faculty | February 2027: IGF 5th Year Award application | February 2027: IGF Research & Engagement Award application
Funding Amounts: Master's: $17,500/year + tuition (up to 2 years) | Doctoral: $25,000/year + tuition (up to 4 years) | 5th Year PhD: $25,000 + tuition | Research & Engagement: minimum $3,000 (Master’s), $5,000 (PhD)
Summary: Multi-year fellowships supporting Indigenous master’s and doctoral students at UBC based on academic merit, including additional awards for research engagement and doctoral extensions.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm on program page; open to both research and professional master's programs.
Description
The University of British Columbia’s Indigenous Graduate Fellowships (IGF) provide substantial multi-year financial support to Indigenous students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. The fellowships recognize academic excellence and are intended to reduce financial barriers for Indigenous scholars, enabling them to focus on their studies and research. In addition to the core fellowships, UBC offers the IGF 5th Year Award for doctoral students requiring an additional year, and the IGF Research & Engagement Award for community-engaged research activities. The program is highly competitive and managed by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
