The University of British Columbia in Canada is inviting applicants for the 2024 UBC Killam Scholarship for Canadian and international students.
The UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarships are the most prestigious awards available to graduate students at UBC providing an annual stipend valued at $40,000 for two years.
This post is a detailed insight into the scholarship opportunity as well as a step-by-step guide on how to apply.
2027 UBC Doctoral Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Study Abroad: Study in Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $40,000/Year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 17, 2026
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2027 UBC Doctoral Scholarship Details:
The Killam Scholarship and Prize Programmes were established in memory of Izaak Walton Killam through the Will of his wife, Dorothy J. Killam, and through gifts made during her lifetime.
Their primary purpose is to support advanced education and research at five Canadian universities and the Canada Council for the Arts.
The UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarships are provided annually from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies.
It was Mrs. Killam’s desire that those selected to receive scholarships: “Be likely to contribute to the advancement of learning or to win distinction in a profession.
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Eligibility Requirements for UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarship 2027
To be considered for the UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarship, you must:
- have completed no more than 24 months of doctoral study as of the start date of the scholarship. Therefore, applicants to the 2027-2028 competition must have completed no more than 24 months of doctoral study as of 1 September 2027.
Research ability and potential – 50%
- Quality of research proposal
- specific, focused and feasible research question(s) and objective(s)
- clear description of the proposed methodology
- significance and expected contributions to research
- Relevant training, such as academic training, lived experience and traditional teachings.
- Research experience and achievements relative to the applicant’s stage of study, lived experience and knowledge systems.
- Quality of contributions and extent to which they advance the field of research. Contributions may include: publications, patents, reports, posters, abstracts, monographs, presentations, creative outputs, knowledge translation outputs, community products, etc.
- Demonstration of sound judgment and ability to think critically.
- Demonstration of responsible and ethical research conduct, including honest and thoughtful inquiry, rigorous analysis, commitment to safety and to the dissemination of research results and adherence to the use of professional standards.
- Enthusiasm for research, originality, initiative, autonomy, relevant community involvement and outreach.
- The ability or potential to communicate theoretical, technical and/or scientific concepts clearly and logically in written and oral formats.
Relevant experience and achievements obtained within and beyond academia – 50%
- Scholarships, awards and distinctions (amount, duration and prestige)
- Academic record:
- Transcripts
- Duration of previous studies
- Program requirements and courses pursued
- Course load
- Relative standing in program (if available)
- Professional, academic and extracurricular activities as well as collaborations with supervisors, colleagues, peers, students and members of the community, such as:
- teaching, mentoring, supervising and/or coaching
- managing projects
- participating in science and/or research promotion
- community outreach, volunteer work and/or civic engagement
- chairing committees and/or organizing conferences and meetings
- participating in departmental or institutional organizations, associations, societies and/or clubs
Benefits of UBC Doctoral Scholarship 2027
- Killam Doctoral Scholarships are the most prestigious awards available to graduate students at UBC.
- At present, the Killam Doctoral Scholarship provides an annual stipend valued at $40,000 for two years.
How to Apply for UBC Doctoral Scholarship 2027 (Step by Step)
Deadline: October 17, 2026
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