The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) program at UBC guarantees that the most exceptional PhD, DMA, and MDPhD scholars receive substantial financial backing, amounting to a minimum of $18,200 annually, coupled with tuition coverage for up to four years of their doctoral pursuits. This initiative empowers UBC to persist in attracting and nurturing extraordinary domestic and international doctoral candidates, affording them a reliable foundation of funding throughout their academic and research endeavors.
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Aligned with the University of British Columbia’s aspiration to stand among the globe's premier universities, the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is dedicated to amplifying scholarly success and enriching the graduate student experience within a worldwide framework by delivering:
- Transparent, consistent, and fair administration that responds aptly to the needs of the academic community;
- A stimulating intellectual and social milieu that enhances the quality of graduate education, grounded in principles of excellence and mutual respect;
- Exemplary service through activities and support initiatives for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and staff;
- Outstanding professional development opportunities that broaden career prospects and encourage graduates and postdocs to contribute positively to a just and sustainable society.
The Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (G+PS) office is engaged in ongoing dialogues and proactive initiatives aimed at addressing the needs of UBC graduate students who identify as part of marginalized or underrepresented groups, including Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPOC), LGBTQ2S+, and individuals with disabilities.
Fostering an inclusive academic environment where all students feel safe and supported in their educational journey is paramount at UBC. Graduate students from equity-deserving groups significantly enrich the academic landscape with their exceptional scholarship, diverse viewpoints, cultural knowledge, and lived experiences. UBC celebrates these strengths, recognizing the diversity of perspectives as crucial to fostering academic excellence. The university is cognizant of the systemic obstacles and adversities these communities have historically encountered and acknowledges the ongoing nature of these challenges. UBC is committed to enhancing the graduate student experience and dismantling systems of colonialism, classism, and economic inequality.
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Location: Canada
Benefits:
Recipients will receive a minimum financial support of $18,200 per annum, along with tuition coverage for up to four years of doctoral study.
Eligibilities:
This fellowship is available to both domestic and international students. Typically, it is awarded to those embarking on their first year of full-time PhD, DMA, or MDPhD studies, though it may also be extended to current students. The 4YF funding is generally provided for up to four years, although the duration may be shorter under certain conditions (refer to the 4YF Guidelines for details). Funding is contingent upon satisfactory academic performance.
Students who hold any of the following Tri-Agency awards are automatically designated as 4YF recipients: Vanier Scholarships, Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGSD), CIHR Doctoral Research Awards, NSERC Doctoral Postgraduate Scholarships (PGSD), and SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships.
Doctoral students who secure Tri-Agency scholarships may qualify for 4YF tuition coverage and will receive the 4YF stipend and tuition support once their external scholarship funding ceases, continuing until four years post the commencement of the external award, or until the conclusion of their fifth year in the doctoral program, whichever is earlier.
Other major external scholarship awardees who are selected as 4YF recipients may also be eligible for 4YF tuition coverage and will receive the 4YF stipend and tuition support once their external funding concludes, continuing until four years post the 4YF start date or until the end of their fifth year in the doctoral program, whichever is earlier.
Eligible Regions: Open to all.
Application Process:
To be considered for the Four Year Fellowship funding, students must submit an application for admission to the appropriate graduate program at UBC. For detailed information regarding admission procedures and requirements, visit the Application & Admission page. All PhD, DMA, and MDPhD applicants who are offered admission are automatically considered for 4YF funding.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2024 (131 Days Remaining).
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