Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship
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Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship supports doctoral researchers in chemistry, physics, electrical engineering and computer science, backing their studies with an emphasis on scientific and research potential.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (UBC submission) | April 2027 (Foundation deadline)
Funding Amounts: $8,000 for one year, with possible extension for a second year
Summary: Supports Canadian citizens undertaking doctoral study in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a degree from a Canadian university other than their doctoral institution.
Description
The Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship supports Canadian citizens engaged in or about to begin doctoral studies in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. At UBC, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies administers applications and nominations to the Walter C. Sumner Foundation, which awards the fellowships. The program operates through six participating Canadian universities and provides an initial year of support, with the possibility of a second year.
Assessment emphasizes scientific preparation, originality and research ability or potential, alongside judgment, communication and leadership abilities. Research pursued by UBC recipients has included electrochemical modification of cellulose nanocrystals, atmospheric ice-nucleating substances, and top-pair production measurements using the ATLAS Experiment. These examples illustrate recipients’ work rather than required research topics.
