Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring
The Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring honor UBC Vancouver faculty for outstanding, sustained mentorship that supports graduate students’ intellectual, professional, and personal development.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: September 4, 2026: Nomination package submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $5,000 cash award and commemorative certificate; one mid-career and one senior faculty recipient annually
Summary: Recognizes UBC Vancouver faculty for exceptional, sustained mentorship of graduate students, supporting their intellectual, professional, and personal growth.
Key Information: Complete nomination package required as a single PDF; department head approval is mandatory before submission.
Description
The Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring celebrate faculty at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver who have demonstrated outstanding mentorship of graduate students over many years. The awards honor those who foster the intellectual, professional, and personal development of their mentees, model excellence in scholarship and conduct, and create an inclusive, respectful environment. There are two awards annually: one for a mid-career faculty member (less than 12 years of university service) and one for a senior faculty member (12 or more years of service). Mentorship activities considered extend beyond research supervision to include personal development and service to the scholarly community, especially for senior nominees.
