Awards & Funding

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McElhanney M-POWER Scholarship Program – Apply by: Nov 3, 2023 (Undergrad+Grad)

McElhanney M-POWER Scholarship Program This is an external award, not affiliated with UBC or the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Application Deadline: Nov 3, 2023 (Indigenous Peoples Scholarship is open year-round) Value: various Degree level: undergraduate + graduate students The McElhanney M-POWER Scholarship Program is intended to empower, support, and recognize young professionals of all backgrounds […]

Call for Applications: Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation Grant – Due: Oct 1

Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation Grant The Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant was established to provide financial support and promote graduate student research in the field of clean energy at Canadian Universities. An award of $10,000 will be granted on an annual basis to one eligible student. Up to two additional grants ($10,000 […]

Call for Nominations: ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award – Due: Sep 22, 2023 (8AM)

ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award ACM established the Doctoral Dissertation Award program to recognize and encourage superior research and writing by doctoral candidates in computer science and engineering. The award is presented each June at the ACM Awards Banquet and is accompanied by a prize of $20,000 plus travel expenses to the banquet.  As of January […]

Call for Applications: Tri-Agency CGS-D / Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Competitions – Deadline: Sept 12, 2023

Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D) Applicants applying through UBC will either be: currently registered in, or are on an approved leave of absence from, a degree program at UBC not currently registered anywhere but was registered at any other time during the year of application (2023) in a degree program at UBC If a student […]

Call for Applications: Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships – Deadline: Oct 16, 2023

Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships The UBC Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are provided annually from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies and are available for most fields of research. The number of awards offered presently varies between three and five per year. Value: Annual stipend of $50,000 for a maximum of two years plus a […]

Call for Applications: CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – Deadline: Sep 8, 2023

CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – Fall 2023 Competition The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS) Program supports high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS […]

Call for Applications: IODE War Memorial Scholarships – Deadline: Oct 1 & Nov 1 2023

IODE War Memorial Scholarships The IODE War Memorial Scholarships support PhD scholars whose research makes important contributions to Canada and the world. Up to three scholarships of $15,000 for study in Canada or for study within the Commonwealth will be awarded. Applicants are judged on academic attainments and promise as well as personal character and […]

Call for Applications: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships – Deadline: Aug 31, 2023

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) program is designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields. Canadian citizens, permanent […]

Call for Applications: The Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship – Deadline: Jul 31, 2023

The Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship The Robert Allan Memorial Scholarship was created in 1982 by a bequest from the late Robert F. Allan with additional support from his friends and colleagues. Robert Allan Ltd. is now actively supporting the scholarship through additional contributions and the fund is administered by a committee of senior principals of […]

Call for Applications: 2024 Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) Program – Deadline: Jun 12, 2023

Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program The Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program was created to improve global talent exchange between Canada and other nations. The 2024 QES competition will support projects that focus on health, education, social and economic development, while enhancing academic diplomacy. Projects will support international study, research or internships for outbound Canadian students and/or […]