University of British Columbia is currently accepting applications for its Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About University of British Columbia Four Year Doctoral Fellowship
The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) program will ensure UBC's best PhD, DMA, and MDPhD students are provided with financial support of at least $18,200 per year plus tuition for up to four years of their doctoral studies. This program allows UBC to continue to attract and support outstanding domestic and international doctoral students, and provide those students with stable, base-level funding for their doctoral studies and research.
Benefits of University of British Columbia Four Year Doctoral Fellowship
- Recipients of the 4YF fellowship receive an annual stipend of $18,200, providing financial stability throughout their doctoral studies.
- Fellows will also get financial assistance with full tuition fee coverage.
- Moreover, the fellowship program in Canada aims to attract and support exceptional doctoral candidates, both domestically and internationally.
- By providing stable base-level funding, the UBC fellowship ensures that students can focus on their research and academic pursuits without worrying about financial constraints.
- It is also a great opportunity to study for free in Canada and pursue research at one of the top universities in Canada.
University of British Columbia Four Year Doctoral Fellowship Requirements
- Both international and domestic students can apply for the University of British Columbia Fellowship in Canada.
- Usually, students are offered the Four-Year Fellowships in their first year of full-time DMA, PhD or MD-PhD degrees or continuing students.
- However, the university may provide less funding in some situations.
- Applicants must have an excellent academic record and must maintain their record to continue the UBC 4YF program.
- Moreover, students getting any of the following Tri-agency awards will become designees of the Four-Year Fellowship program:
- NSERC Doctoral Postgraduate Scholarships (PGSD)
- CIHR Doctoral Research Awards
- SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships
- Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGSD)
- Vanier Scholarships
- Holders of any of the above scholarships might be eligible for 4YF tuition fee coverage and will get a stipend and tuition assistance.
- Selection is based on academic excellence and the recommendation of the graduate program.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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