Robert Bertram Doctoral Research Awards
Forecasted
The Robert Bertram Doctoral Research Awards fund PhD students at Canadian universities conducting innovative research in organizational governance, supported by UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 per award; annual competition; typically one or more awards per year.
Summary: Supports PhD students at Canadian universities conducting original research on organizational governance.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and requirements may change—check the program page for updates.
Description
The Robert Bertram Doctoral Research Awards, administered in partnership with the Canadian Foundation for Governance Research, provide substantial annual funding to PhD students registered at Canadian universities who are conducting original research in organizational governance. The program is designed to encourage innovative doctoral scholarship that deepens understanding of governance practices and their impacts on organizations and society. Recipients are recognized as "Bertram Scholars" and are expected to present their research to the Canadian Foundation for Governance Research Board and submit a lay summary report.
