Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship
The Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship supports top Canadian doctoral students in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science to advance research excellence at select Canadian universities.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application to UBC) | April 2027 (receipt by Foundation)
Funding Amounts: $8,000 per year; renewable for a second year at the Foundation's discretion
Summary: Supports Canadian doctoral students in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science for up to two years of research excellence.
Description
The Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship provides financial support to Canadian citizens pursuing or about to begin doctoral studies in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science at select Canadian universities. The fellowship is intended to recognize and foster academic excellence, research potential, and leadership among doctoral students in these fields. Awards are made for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on satisfactory progress and continued eligibility.
