The University of British Columbia Public Scholarship invites doctoral students to apply for the 2024/25 Public Scholars Initiative (PSI). This award fosters innovative and publicly beneficial scholarship across all disciplines.
Key Dates and Information Session
- Application Period: Open from Monday, March 11 to Sunday, May 12.
- Information Session: Scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, at 12:00 PM via Zoom. Click on the below link to get yourself registered for the information session and get insights on University of British Columbia Public Scholarship Award 2024/2025.
University of British Columbia Public Scholarship Award Highlights
- Funding: Up to $20,000 per student, divided over two potential awards.
- Purpose: Supports innovative/collaborative research and professional development.
- Cohort: Up to 30 new students from all faculties at UBC and UBCO will be supported annually.
Special Funding Stream
- Health Equity Stream: Dedicated funding for projects addressing health equity, in partnership with UBC Health.
University of British Columbia Public Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Doctoral students (PhD, EdD, DMA) at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan.
- Must be in years 1-5 of doctoral study, with less than 48 months completed by August 31, 2023.
- Registered in a UBC doctoral program as of September 1, 2023.
- Exceptions for 6th-year applicants considered under extraordinary circumstances.
Evaluation Criteria
- Student’s Profile: Past accomplishments and future potential.
- Project Alignment: Relationship to PSI goals, including extending work beyond academia and contributing to the public good.
- Scholarship Quality: Expertise level, goals clarity, preparation, methods, and potential impact.
Application Process
- Download Application Files: Available under ‘Further Information’ from the start of the application window.
- Complete Application Form: Follow guidelines for sections on proposed scholarly work and PSI goals relationship.
- Upload Documents: Submit the application form and Canadian Common CV as one PDF to the specified Qualtrics page.
- Letters of Support: Mandatory supervisor letter and optional collaborator letters submitted via a separate Qualtrics link.
Adjudication
- Conducted by a multi-disciplinary committee from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
- Funding decisions announced in the second half of July.
Become a UBC Public Scholar
This initiative offers doctoral students a platform to enhance their research impact and prepare for diverse career pathways. For more information and to register for the information session, visit their official website.
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