Research Experience Award (BC NEIHR Indigenous Graduate and Postdoctoral Funding)
This award funds Indigenous graduate students and postdocs in BC to gain research experience through community-engaged projects, building research skills and supporting professional and cultural development.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: Rolling (Research Experience Award) | March 15, 2025 (scholarships/fellowships)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 (UBC/UVic) or $5,000 (SFU/BC NEIHR) per award; non-renewable; one-time support.
Summary: Supports Indigenous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in BC to develop research skills and address financial, family, and cultural responsibilities through research experience funding.
Key Information: For 2025, applications are closed at SFU/BC NEIHR; verify availability at UBC/UVic.
Description
The Research Experience Award is part of the BC NEIHR Indigenous Graduate and Postdoctoral Funding suite, aiming to support Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in British Columbia. The award provides funding to help recipients gain research experience as part of their academic and professional development, while also addressing financial, family, community, and cultural responsibilities. This award is one of several funding mechanisms designed to foster Indigenous research capacity and provide experience-based support to trainees.
