2026 UBC Public Scholars Award in Canada
University of British Columbia · University of British Columbia
At a glance
- Award
- $20,000 ($10,000 per year)
- Deadline
- 22 May 2026
- Country
- Canada
- Level
- PhD
- Field
- Multiple Fields
- Status
- active
About the scholarship
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.
The UBC Public Scholars Award is part of the UBC Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) which intends to build connections, community, and capacity for doctoral students who are interested in explicitly linking their doctoral work to an arena of public benefit.
This year funding is available for up to 30-35 new students. Students may be eligible for renewal for a second year (pending new PSI funding).
For more information on the program, the application details, and any other questions, please register for one of the following general information sessions.
Eligibility
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.
- Student dissertations and student completion and career outcomes will also be reviewed as part of the assessment of this pilot initiative.
