The esteemed Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral competition for the 2026–2027 academic year has been opened by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies at the University of British Columbia. Regardless of their citizenship or visa status, exceptional scholars are supported in their pursuit of full-time doctorate research at UBC through the annual awarding of about 50 fellowships in various fields.
When is the Application Deadline?
- Student Application Deadline: September 9, 2025, by 12:00 PM PT
- Graduate Program Nomination Deadline: October 7, 2025, by 4:00 PM PT
🏆 Tell Me About the Award:
The UBC Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program awards approximately 50 fellowships annually to outstanding doctoral students across all disciplines. It supports both current and incoming full-time UBC PhD students with flexible, merit-based funding. The Killam Doctoral Scholarship, UBC’s most prestigious doctoral award, is also available within this competition.
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📚 Which Fields Are Eligible?
- All academic disciplines
- Open/unrestricted fellowships apply to all fields.
- Criteria-based fellowships target specific research areas, demographics, or disciplines.
📌 Type:
- Merit-based doctoral fellowships (for full-time PhD, DMA, EdD, etc.)
- Can be combined with other funding (RA/TA positions, Four-Year Fellowships, etc.)
👤 Who Can Apply?
- Current or prospective doctoral students registered at UBC by September 2026
- All citizenships: Canadians, permanent residents, and international students
- Must meet Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) criteria (academic excellence, research potential, leadership)
✅ How Are Applicants Selected?
- Through the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) evaluation process
- Based on:
- Academic excellence
- Research potential
- Leadership and personal achievements
🌍 Which Countries Are Eligible?
- All nationalities are eligible
📍 Where Will the Award Be Taken?
- University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada
🔢 How Many Awards?
- Approximately 50 fellowships awarded annually
🎁 What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Award value: Ranges from CA $175 to $40,000
- Most awards average around CA $16,000
- Killam Doctoral Scholarship top-up for the best applicants
- Can be combined with:
- Research Assistantships (RA)
- Teaching Assistantships (TA)
- Four-Year Fellowships (4YF)
- Other donor-funded awards
⏳ How Long Will the Award Last?
- Typically awarded for 1 year, with some renewable or multi-year options depending on the fellowship
📝 How to Apply:
- Apply for CGS-D (you’ll be automatically considered for UBC Affiliated Fellowships)
- Complete the Affiliated Fellowships application form
- Download the criteria-based award checklist, check the boxes for any fellowships you qualify for, and submit it with your application
- Submit your application and checklist to your graduate program by September 9, 2025
🔗 Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
UBC Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program – Official Page
