Killam Connection
Forecasted
Killam Connection supports UBC faculty in developing interdisciplinary graduate courses and public research forums to advance collaborative, publicly engaged science and scholarship.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Letter of Intent) | September 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; typically for one interdisciplinary research forum and graduate course.
Summary: Supports UBC faculty in creating interdisciplinary graduate courses and public research forums engaging students, scholars, and the wider community.
Description
The Killam Connection program enables UBC faculty to design and host innovative, interdisciplinary graduate courses and associated research forums on themes of broad public interest. The initiative aims to foster collaboration between faculty, graduate students, and invited scholars through a series of public lectures and events, encouraging the development of scholarly products with impact beyond academia. The program emphasizes public scholarship, interdisciplinary engagement, and knowledge mobilization, providing graduate students with unique experiential learning opportunities.
