Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship
Forecasted
Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship supports Canadian doctoral researchers in chemistry, physics, electrical engineering and computer science, funding scientific research across these disciplines.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (UBC application) | April 2027 (Foundation nominations)
Funding Amounts: $8,000 for one year, with a possible second-year extension
Summary: Supports Canadian doctoral researchers in chemistry, physics, electrical engineering and computer science through university nominations to the Walter C. Sumner Foundation.
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 study in chemistry, physics, electrical engineering or computer science. At UBC, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies reviews and ranks applications for nomination to the national competition administered by the Walter C. Sumner Foundation. The fellowship operates through six participating Canadian universities.
The program supports scientific research across its designated disciplines rather than a single research topic. Selection considers preparation, originality, research potential and broader scientific and interpersonal abilities. Featured recipients have studied top-pair production using the ATLAS experiment and atmospheric ice-nucleating substances. Initial support lasts one year, with a possible second year based on research progress and supporting documentation.
