Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (LOI) | June 2027 (Full UBC proposal) | June 2027 (Universities Canada submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to CAD $300,000 per multi-year institutional project; approximately CAD $6 million for the 2025 competition
Summary: QES supports climate-focused international study, research and internships that develop young leaders and strengthen community engagement.
Key Information: This UBC opportunity is for faculty and staff proposing institutional projects, not individual student applications.
Description
The Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program promotes global talent exchange through academic, professional and cross-cultural experiences. Managed through a partnership of the Rideau Hall Foundation, Universities Canada and Canadian postsecondary institutions, it develops innovative leaders and community builders while fostering lasting local and global engagement. Canadian institutions manage projects and recruit, select and support participating scholars.
The 2025 competition focuses on adaptation, response and resilience to a changing climate. Topics include biodiversity, agriculture, energy, climate and public health, economic impacts, air quality, community resilience, education, ecosystems and water quality. Projects support Canadian students studying, researching or undertaking internships abroad, international graduate students studying or researching in Canada, or both. Priority goes to diversity, inclusion and stronger community contributions by young leaders.
