Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring
The Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring honor UBC Vancouver faculty for outstanding, sustained mentorship of graduate students, emphasizing scholarly, inclusive, and professional guidance.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (Nomination package due by 4:00 pm PT)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 cash award and commemorative certificate; one mid-career and one senior faculty recipient annually.
Summary: Recognizes UBC Vancouver faculty for sustained, outstanding mentorship of graduate students, with emphasis on scholarly excellence, inclusivity, and professional development.
Description
The Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring honor faculty at the University of British Columbia Vancouver campus who have demonstrated exceptional mentorship of graduate students over many years. Funded by the Killam General Endowment and administered by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic, these awards celebrate faculty whose guidance has fostered intellectual, professional, and personal growth among mentees. Two awards are given 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). The awards emphasize scholarly guidance, modeling of professional conduct, inclusivity, and support for students’ academic and career advancement.
