Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring
UBC's Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring honor faculty for outstanding, long-term mentorship that advances graduate research and academic development.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: September 4, 2026
Funding Amounts: $5,000 cash award and commemorative certificate; one mid-career and one senior faculty recipient annually.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding, sustained mentorship of graduate students by UBC Vancouver faculty.
Description
The Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring honor faculty members at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to mentoring graduate students over many years. Funded by the Killam General Endowment, these awards celebrate individuals whose mentorship fosters intellectual, professional, and personal growth in their mentees, modeling excellence in scholarship, professional conduct, and integrity. Two awards are given annually: one to a mid-career faculty member (less than 12 years of university service) and one to a senior faculty member (12 or more years of university service).
