Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring
Limited submissionForecastedInternal — University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies only
The Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring honor UBC Vancouver faculty for outstanding, sustained mentorship of graduate students in academic, research, and professional development.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Nomination package deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 cash award and commemorative certificate per recipient; two awards annually (mid-career and senior faculty)
Summary: Recognizes exceptional UBC Vancouver faculty for sustained excellence in mentoring graduate students’ academic, professional, and personal development.
Key Information: Department Head approval required; only faculty may nominate.
Description
The Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring celebrate continuing academic staff at UBC Vancouver who have demonstrated outstanding, long-term commitment to mentoring graduate students. Supported by the Killam General Endowment and administered by UBC’s Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic, these awards honor faculty who excel in fostering the intellectual, professional, and personal growth of graduate students. Each year, one award is given in the mid-career category (less than 12 years of university service) and one in the senior category (12 or more years of university service), acknowledging sustained mentorship that integrates students into their academic disciplines and supports their broader development.
