The University of British Columbia has now opened applications for the UBC Public Scholars Award for qualified candidates interested in studying in Canada.
The University of British Columbia Public Scholars Award guarantees a total of $20,000 per student to support the student’s living and research allowances.
Requirements:
The 2026 University of British Columbia Public Scholars Award is open to;
- UBC Vancouver doctoral students (PhD, EdD, and DMA) in years 1-5 and; UBC Okanagan doctoral students in years 1-5
- Applicants must have completed no more than 48 months of doctoral study as of 31 August 2026
- Applicants must be registered in a UBC doctoral program as of 1 September 2026
- Applicants in their 6th year (48 to 60 months of doctoral study) will be accepted only in the most exceptional circumstances.
- All students, faculty, and collaborators will be asked to complete a questionnaire at the end of their funding/involvement.Â
- Student dissertations and student completion and career outcomes will also be reviewed as part of the assessment of this pilot initiative.
Duration and Reward
- The UBC Public Scholars Award awards $10,000 twice, for a total of $20,000 per student to support innovative/collaborative scholarship which the student would otherwise be unable to pursue.
- Funding can be used for:
- A research allowance (including allowance for professional development or travel relevant to the scholarly work)
- Student stipend, if the student’s current funding source would not allow the alternative project(s)
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- PSI Fellowship Application form
- Canadian Common CVÂ as one pdf file
- Mandatory supervisor letter of support and the optional letter(s) of support from collaborators
Method of Application
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026.
