The Li Tze Fong Memorial Fellowship honors outstanding doctoral research across all disciplines at UBC, awarded by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for academic excellence and scholarly impact.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Application deadline | October 13, 2026: Graduate program nomination deadline
Funding Amounts: $40,000 (annual award; subject to change)
Summary: Annual fellowship recognizing outstanding doctoral students at UBC across all disciplines and citizenships.
The Li Tze Fong Memorial Fellowship is a prestigious annual award established by the University of British Columbia (UBC) in collaboration with the Li family, honoring the legacy of Mr. Li Tze Fong. This fellowship is awarded to exceptional doctoral students at UBC through the Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program competition. Recipients are recognized as Li Tze Fong Scholars, reflecting both academic excellence and the enduring impact of Mr. Li Tze Fong within the UBC scholarly community. The award is open to both incoming and continuing full-time doctoral students in any discipline, regardless of citizenship.