Canada: University of British Columbia (UBC) Killam Doctoral Scholarships 2025 for International Students. The University of British Columbia (UBC), in association with the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies, is offering the prestigious Killam Doctoral Scholarship to top doctoral candidates for the 2025 academic year.
Application Deadline:
September 13, 2024
Offered Annually?
Yes
Eligible Countries:
- Canadian
- Permanent Resident
- International
To Be Taken At (Country):
Canada
Eligible Fields of Study:
- Health Sciences
- Natural Sciences and Engineering
- Social Sciences and Humanities
About the Award:
The Killam Doctoral Scholarships are among the most prestigious awards available to graduate students at UBC. These scholarships were established in memory of Izaak Walton Killam through the will of his wife, Dorothy Johnston Killam, and through gifts made during her lifetime. The primary purpose is to support advanced education and research at five Canadian universities and the Canada Council for the Arts. The scholarships are intended for students who are likely to contribute significantly to the advancement of learning or to achieve distinction in a profession.
Type:
Doctoral
Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for the Killam Doctoral Scholarship funding, applicants must have completed no more than 24 months of doctoral study as of the start date of the scholarship (September 1, 2025). Therefore, applicants to the 2024-2025 competition must have completed no more than 24 months of doctoral study as of September 1, 2025.
Selection Criteria:
1. 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, including 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 their impact on advancing the field of research
- Demonstration of sound judgment, critical thinking, responsible and ethical research conduct
- Enthusiasm for research, originality, initiative, autonomy, and relevant community involvement
- Ability to communicate theoretical, technical, and/or scientific concepts clearly and logically in both written and oral formats
2. 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, course load, relative standing in program)
- Professional, academic, and extracurricular activities, including teaching, mentoring, supervising, managing projects, community outreach, volunteer work, civic engagement, and more.
Number of Awardees:
Approximately 15-20 awards
Value of Scholarship:
- $30,000 per annum
- $2,000 allowance for research-related travel during the 24 months of the scholarship.
Duration of Scholarship:
Two years
How to Apply:
- Students eligible for the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D) (such as Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada) are required to apply for CGS-D.
- Students who submit an NSERC, SSHRC, or CIHR doctoral award application to UBC Okanagan are also eligible for Killam Scholarship funding and do not need to submit a separate application.
- International students (Killam applicants) must submit their application materials to the College of Graduate Studies by the above deadline.
The Killam Doctoral Scholarships are part of the Affiliated Fellowships-Doctoral award competition. You must apply for the Affiliated Fellowships-Doctoral award competition to be considered for the Killam Doctoral Scholarships.
Submit all application materials and references to the College of Graduate Studies at graduateawards.ok@ubc.ca by the competition deadline.
Visit the Scholarship Webpage for Details:
For more information, application forms, and instructions, visit the University of British Columbia Killam Doctoral Scholarships page.
