UBC Canada Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program 2025 (Up to $40,000 in Funding)
Description
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is now accepting applications for the Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program 2025. This prestigious fellowship provides financial support for outstanding doctoral students in any discipline at UBC Vancouver. The application deadline is September 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM PT.
Why Apply for the UBC Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program?
UBC offers approximately 50 Affiliated Fellowships annually to support full-time doctoral students, including international, Canadian, and permanent resident students. These competitive fellowships are awarded based on academic excellence, with funding amounts ranging from $175 to $40,000, and most awards averaging around $16,000.
Degree Level
UBC Canada Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program 2025 (Up to $40,000 in Funding) is available to undertake PhD, Fellowship level programs at University of British Columbia.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Examples of Award Holders
UBC celebrates a diverse group of doctoral fellows from across disciplines. Past recipients have included:
- Neuroscience: ADHD & executive function studies
- Law: Anti-corruption governance using AI
- Oceanography: Carbon cycle research in the Southern Ocean
- Sociology: Cultural interpretations of genocide
- Planning: Urban recovery post-COVID in Vancouver
Benefits
- Award Amount: $175 – $40,000 (most are approximately $16,000)
Why Choose UBC for Doctoral Studies?
- Ranked among the top 40 universities globally
- Located in Vancouver, one of the world’s most livable cities
- Access to world-class research facilities and academic support
- Home to one of Canada’s most generous graduate funding programs
Killam Doctoral Scholarship
- The Killam Doctoral Scholarships, among the most prestigious awards at UBC, are offered through this competition. Top-ranked candidates in the Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program who meet additional Killam eligibility criteria may receive this scholarship as a top-up to existing funding.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants must:
- Be applying through the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) competition
- Be planning full-time doctoral research at UBC in 2026/2027
- Meet all CGS-D eligibility requirements
- Have limited or no significant external funding (under $16,000 preferred)
Additional Funding Notes
- Students with significant funding (≥$16,000) for 2026/2027 are generally not prioritized
- 4YF holders may still be considered; affiliated awards may partially replace their 4YF funding
- RA/TA positions, donor-funded departmental awards, and “GSI” funding may be held in addition to this fellowship
Application Procedure
How to Apply
No separate application is required for Affiliated Fellowships. Students applying for the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) will automatically be considered.
To be considered for criteria-based affiliated fellowships, applicants must:
- Review the list of criteria-based affiliated awards
- Indicate relevant award numbers in the CGS-D application
- Submit the criteria-based awards checklist to their UBC graduate program by the deadline
- DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST OF CRITERIA-BASED AFFILIATED AWARDS HERE.
Nomination & Adjudication
- Graduate programs review, rank, and nominate top applicants
- Nominations must be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by October 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM PT
- Awards are adjudicated through UBC's Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral competition process
