Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified applicants for the University of British Columbia Killam Doctoral Scholarships 2026 for International Students who want to study in Canada.
The Killam Doctoral Scholarships are among the most prestigious awards available to graduate students at UBC. They are awarded to top doctoral candidates who demonstrate academic excellence, strong research ability, and leadership potential.
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada
Scholarships to be taken at: University of British Columbia, Canada
Scholarship Type: Partial Funding (Stipend + Tuition Support)
Number of Awards: Several
Scholarship level: Doctoral (PhD)
Nationality: International & Domestic Students
Eligibility Criteria | University of British Columbia Killam Doctoral Scholarships 2026
- Applicants must be enrolled or intending to enroll in a full-time doctoral program at UBC.
- Open to both international and domestic students.
- Demonstrated academic excellence, leadership qualities, and strong research potential.
- Applicants must not have completed more than 24 months of doctoral study as of the start of the scholarship.
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What is the deadline for applying for a grant?
Application deadlines are set by individual UBC graduate programs. General UBC fellowship deadlines usually fall between September and November 2025, depending on the department.
Scholarship Benefits
- Scholarship value: $40,000 per year for two years (total $80,000)
- Full tuition support during the award period
- Recognition as a Killam Scholar, one of UBC’s highest academic honors
- Additional academic and research support opportunities
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How to Apply for University of British Columbia Killam Doctoral Scholarships 2026
Students who are eligible for the Canada Graduate Resarch Scholarships-Doctoral (CGRS-D) are required to apply for CGRS-D. Students who submit an NSERC, SSHRC, or CIHR doctoral award application to UBC Okanagan are also eligible for Killam Scholarship funding and do not need to submit a separate application.
Application Form Reference Form
Application Form:
The application form (see link) is required and is comprised of the following sections:
- Basic Information
- Research Project Title
- Lay Title
- Lay Abstract
- Sex, Gender, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Considerations
Outline of Proposed Research (max 2 pages):
The outline of proposed research is a free-form document that describes your proposed doctoral research project. You should include the research question(s), context, objectives, methodology, significance, and expected contribution to the advancement of knowledge.
Write your proposal in clear, plain language. Avoid discipline-specific jargon, acronyms, and highly technical terms when writing your research proposal. Your application will be reviewed by members of a multidisciplinary selection committee, not all of whom will be familiar with your area of research. Please ensure you follow the presentation standards listed below.
