KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2025 at the University of British Columbia; Applications will soon open for the KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2025 at the University of British Columbia (UBC). This fellowship is a great opportunity for international students who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in Canada.
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Application Deadline
November 2024
About the KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
The Killam Scholarship and Prize Programs were established to honor Izaak Walton Killam, inspired by the will of his wife, Dorothy Johnston Killam. These programs support advanced education and research at five Canadian universities and the Canada Council for the Arts. Funded by the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies, the UBC Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are awarded annually in various research fields.
Mrs. Killam envisioned recipients as individuals likely to contribute significantly to their field or achieve professional distinction, possessing both intellectual excellence and strong character. The fellowship offers an annual stipend of $60,000 for up to two years, with three to five new fellowships awarded each year.
Eligible Fields
All fields
Type
Fully funded
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in English
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Educational Background: Must not have pursued PhD-level studies at any UBC campus
- PhD Completion: Must have completed all requirements of their PhD no more than 24 months prior to the anticipated fellowship start date
- Current Employment Status: Must not currently hold a tenure-track or continuing faculty position at a university or college. Temporary, term, or non-tenure track faculty appointments are eligible.
Eligible Countries
All countries
Award Location
Canada
Number of Awards
Not specified
Benefits of the KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Recipients will receive:
- An annual stipend of $60,000 for up to two years
- A travel research allowance of $4,000 over two years
Duration of the Award
1 to 2 years
How to Apply
- Prepare Academic Records:
- Obtain copies of your original academic records.
- Send them to your home university for verification.
- Verification by Home University:
- Your home university should verify the photocopies against their records, attest them as true copies, and stamp them with an official university stamp.
- Place the attested, stamped photocopies in sealed envelopes endorsed by the Registrar.
- Submission:
- Submit the sealed, endorsed envelopes to the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, attention Killam Postdocs, 6371 Crescent Road, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2.
- Inquiries:
- Direct any questions about the fellowship to killam.fellowships@ubc.ca.
For more detailed information, visit the Award Webpage.
FAQ
1. Who can apply for the KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship?
- International candidates from any country who meet the specified eligibility criteria.
2. What fields are eligible for this fellowship?
- All fields are eligible.
3. What benefits does the fellowship provide?
- An annual stipend of $60,000 for up to two years and a travel research allowance of $4,000 over two years.
4. Can I apply if I currently hold a tenure-track position?
- No, applicants must not currently hold a tenure-track or continuing faculty position.
5. How do I apply for the fellowship?
- Prepare and verify your academic records, then submit them to the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies as per the detailed application process.
6. What is the duration of the fellowship?
- The fellowship lasts from 1 to 2 years.
7. Who can I contact for more information?
- Inquiries can be directed to killam.fellowships@ubc.ca.
8. Where will the fellowship be taken?
- The fellowship will be taken at the University of British Columbia, Canada.
For further details and to apply, visit the Award Webpage.
