UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship

The University of British Columbia’s premier doctoral award provides up to four years of funding, covering tuition plus a generous annual stipend. Effective September 2026, the fellowship has been enhanced to attract top global talent.

Open to domestic and international students admitted to a PhD program at UBC. Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and research potential.

• Minimum guaranteed funding of CAD $26,231/year for 4 years
• Tuition fee coverage included in the funding package
• Health and dental insurance coverage
• Available across all doctoral programs at UBC
• Additional research funding through supervisor and department
• Access to one of Canada's top 3 universities and its research infrastructure

PhD application to UBC, Academic transcripts, Research statement, Three letters of recommendation, CV, English proficiency (for international students)

• Apply for admission to a full-time PhD, DMA, or MDPhD programme at UBC (open to domestic and international students, no subject restrictions) and submit your academic documents through the UBC graduate application system
• There is no separate fellowship application: all admitted doctoral applicants are automatically considered, and graduate programs nominate their strongest incoming (and some continuing) students for the 4YF, with final selection by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
• Apply early. Provides a minimum stipend (around CAD 18,200/year) plus full tuition coverage