UBC Public Scholars Award
University of British Columbia
Quick Facts
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About This Scholarship
The UBC Public Scholars Award supports doctoral students who link their PhD work to areas of public benefit and broader forms of scholarship beyond traditional academia. Awards of up to $10,000 are available to support innovative or collaborative scholarship projects, with eligible scholars able to apply for renewal funding in a second year.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Research allowance (including professional development or travel relevant to scholarly work)
- Student stipend (if current funding source does not allow alternative projects)
- Renewal funding of up to $10,000 for second year (one-time, separate application)
Who Can Apply
- 1 UBC Vancouver doctoral students (PhD, EdD, DMA, including part-time PhD students) in years 1-5, or UBC Okanagan doctoral students in years 1-5
- 2 Must have completed no more than 48 months of doctoral study as of 31 August 2026
- 3 Must be registered in a UBC doctoral program as of 1 September 2026
- 4 Applicants in their 6th year (48 to 60 months of doctoral study) accepted only in exceptional circumstances with prior PSI approval
- 5 Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students eligible