Queen Elizabeth Scholars
UBC’s Queen Elizabeth Scholars program funds international research exchanges on climate change resilience to develop global leaders through academic and community partnerships.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027: Letter of Intent deadline (internal UBC LOI to G+PS) | June 2027: Full UBC proposal complete (internal completion deadline) | June 2027: Full application submission deadline to Universities Canada / QES portal
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 CAD per institution per project; individual scholar awards typically $8,000–$13,000 depending on duration.
Summary: Supports international academic and research exchanges on climate change resilience, fostering global leadership and community engagement.
Key Information: UBC applicants must submit internal LOI; only one institutional proposal per cycle.
Description
The Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program, administered at UBC through the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, funds multi-year projects that promote international academic, research, and internship exchanges focused on climate change adaptation, response, and resilience. The program aims to develop global leaders and community builders by supporting Canadian students going abroad and international graduate students coming to Canada. Projects must involve academic credit/recognition, foster diversity and inclusion, and demonstrate partnerships between UBC and eligible international institutions or organizations.
