2027 UBC Killam Scholarship in Canada (University of British Columbia)
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The University of British Columbia in Canada is inviting applicants for the 2027 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.
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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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Scholarship Requirements
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 2024-2025 competition must have completed no more than 24 months of doctoral study as of 1 September 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
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:
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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
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.
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How to Apply
To apply for the 2026 UBC Doctoral Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
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Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
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Download and fill out the application form
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The College of Graduate Studies Scholarship and Awards Committee will convene an adjudication committee composed of UBC faculty members to review applications and select the top-ranked applicants.
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Results are released to applicants in Spring 2027.
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