The University of British Columbia Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies offers approximately 50 Affiliated Fellowships each year to meritorious students for full-time study and/or research leading to a graduate degree. Fellowship values range from $175 to $40,000, but most are in the range of $16,000.
Application Deadline
- 15 September 2026 (12:00 noon PT)
Tell Me About The Fellowship
The Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program at UBC provides approximately 50 awards annually to support full‑time doctoral study and research. Awards are highly competitive and based on academic excellence, with values ranging from $175 to $40,000 (most around $16,000). The Killam Doctoral Scholarships are offered through this competition to top candidates.
Which Fields are Eligible
Open to doctoral students across all disciplines. Applicants are automatically considered for:
- Open/unrestricted awards
- Criteria‑based awards (specific research focus or affiliation)
Type
- Doctoral Fellowship | Graduate Funding | UBC, Canada
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Meet eligibility requirements of the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS‑D) competition.
- Be current or prospective full‑time UBC doctoral students.
- Hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or international student status.
How Are Scholars Selected
- Based on academic excellence using CGS‑D selection criteria.
- Priority given to candidates without significant scholarship funding (≥ $16,000) for 2027/28.
- Graduate programs rank applicants and forward nominations to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Which Countries are Eligible
- Global – Canadian, permanent resident, and international students.
Where Will the Fellowship Be Taken
- University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada.
How Many Scholars
- Approximately 50 doctoral fellowships awarded annually.
What is the Benefit of the Fellowship
- Fellowship values range from $175 to $40,000.
- Most awards are around $16,000.
- Killam Doctoral Scholarships may be awarded as top‑ups for outstanding candidates.
How Long Will the Fellowship Last
- Typically one academic year (September 2027 – August 2028).
Required Documents
- Application for the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral competition.
- Checklist of eligible criteria‑based affiliated awards (if applicable).
- University transcripts and supporting documents as required by CGS‑D.
How to Apply
- Submit your application for the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral competition.
- Review the list of criteria‑based affiliated awards and complete the checklist.
- Submit the checklist to your graduate program by 15 September 2026 (12:00 PT).
- Graduate programs rank and nominate top applicants by 13 October 2026 (16:00 PT).
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