UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarships

The UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarship is a prestigious graduate award at the University of British Columbia (UBC) that supports outstanding doctoral students in all fields who demonstrate strong research ability and leadership potential. It provides a yearly stipend of $40,000 for two years and is open to domestic and international PhD applicants. The scholarship is funded by the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies and aims to support living costs and research expenses.

$40,000 per year for 2 years; recognition as a top UBC doctoral scholar; support for living costs and research expenses.

Applicants must be registered or planning to register in a UBC PhD program; domestic or international students are eligible.

Download and complete the Killam Doctoral Scholarship application form, prepare required documents (research proposal, transcripts, bibliography, CV, references), and submit to the College of Graduate Studies at UBC before the deadline; results announced in Spring 2026.