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Award Name Deadline Award Summary
Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards UBC internal nomination deadline: 4:00pm Tuesday 24 February 2026 The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA) will provide doctoral scholarships to Canadian universities to recruit prospective and incoming PhD students who are currently outside Canada. Doctoral scholarships are valued at $40,000 per year…
Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships February 1, 2026, 4:00PM PT The Mackenzie King Scholarships were set up under the will of the Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King (1874-1950), who was Prime Minister of Canada 1921-26, 1926-30, and 1935-48. Two classes of Mackenzie King Scholarship are available to graduates of…
Indigenous Graduate Fellowships (IGF) Research & Engagement Award Friday February 20, 2026, at 4:00PM PT The University of British Columbia offers opportunities for eligible Indigenous research Master’s and PhD students to apply for research and travel funding, in line with the University’s core commitments to Indigenous engagement and student support…
Indigenous Graduate Fellowships Friday February 20, 2026, at 4:00PM PT Please note that the Indigenous Graduate Fellowship was known as the Aboriginal Graduate Fellowship until 2023.The University of British Columbia offers multi-year fellowships to master's and doctoral Indigenous students. Award winners are…

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Award Name Deadline Award Summary
Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards UBC internal nomination deadline: 4:00pm Tuesday 24 February 2026 The Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA) will provide doctoral scholarships to Canadian universities to recruit prospective and incoming PhD students who are currently outside Canada. Doctoral scholarships are valued at $40,000 per year…
Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships February 1, 2026, 4:00PM PT The Mackenzie King Scholarships were set up under the will of the Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King (1874-1950), who was Prime Minister of Canada 1921-26, 1926-30, and 1935-48. Two classes of Mackenzie King Scholarship are available to graduates of…
J.A. Campbell Research Award Likely in February 2026 A grant to a maximum of $25,000 is offered by the Canadian Celiac Association for research projects in Canada of a scientific, applied science, and/or medical nature relevant to celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and/or non-celiac gluten…
J.A. Campbell Young Investigator Award Likely in February 2026 The Dr. J. A. Campbell Young Investigator Award of $5,000 for any kind of research into Celiac Disease and / or Gluten Sensitivity is available to students and those who have recently completed degrees.
Hugh C. Morris Experiential Fellowship Likely in February 2026 The Hugh C. Morris Experiential Fellowship is designed to commemorate the life work and contributions to the fields of Geosciences, Climate Change, and Mathematics in Canada by Dr. Hugh C. Morris. This Fellowship, valued at $40,000, is open to any…
Canadian Cancer Society Research Training Awards Likely in February 2026 The Canadian Cancer Society’s (CCS) Research Training Awards program aims to support growth and innovation in the next generation of diverse cancer researchers across Canada at the master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels. This program seeks to…
Indigenous Graduate Fellowships (IGF) Research & Engagement Award Friday February 20, 2026, at 4:00PM PT The University of British Columbia offers opportunities for eligible Indigenous research Master’s and PhD students to apply for research and travel funding, in line with the University’s core commitments to Indigenous engagement and student support…
Indigenous Graduate Fellowships Friday February 20, 2026, at 4:00PM PT Please note that the Indigenous Graduate Fellowship was known as the Aboriginal Graduate Fellowship until 2023.The University of British Columbia offers multi-year fellowships to master's and doctoral Indigenous students. Award winners are…
Indigenous Graduate Fellowships (IGF) 5th Year Award Friday February 20, 2026, at 4:00PM PT The University of British Columbia offers opportunities for eligible Indigenous PhD students to apply for a fifth year of funding, in line with the University’s core commitments to Indigenous engagement and student support. In recognition of the…
Neporany Doctoral Fellowship Likely in March 2026 The Neporany Doctoral Fellowship, offered by the Canadian Foundation for Ukranian Studies, will be awarded to one or more doctoral students specializing on Ukraine in political science, economics, and related fields (social sciences and political,…
Charles D. Gonthier Research Fellowship Likely in March 2026 Each year, the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice provides funds for a $7,500 Research Fellowship in order to support research related to the Institute's annual conference theme. The Fellowship is named in honour of the late…
The International Development and Diplomacy Internship Programme Likely in March 2026 This internship programme is offered by United Nations Association in Canada’s (UNA-Canada) International Development & Diplomacy Internship Programme (IDDIP) to university graduates from many disciplines including: international affairs (…
The ENTELLIGENCE Young Investigator Program Likely in March 2026 ENTELLIGENCE is a program designed for basic science, translational and clinical research in the field of cardiopulmonary medicine. The ENTELLIGENCE program provides opportunities for individual young investigators to promote quality medical care…
London Goodenough Association of Canada Scholarship Likely in March 2026 The London Goodenough Association of Canada (LGAC) awards scholarships towards the cost of accommodation at Goodenough College, the pre-eminent residential college for international graduate students in London (www.goodenough.ac.uk). The LGAC will…
Scholarships for Exchange Students Likely in March 2026 Exchange scholarships are available to students from Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, Africa, South & Central America, Mexico, Caribbean, and Chile to undertake research or study at UBC for a period of 4 to 6 months. Students coming to undertake course…
Canadian Liver Foundation Graduate Studentships Likely in March 2026 The objective of the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) is to provide support for research and education into the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the liver. Graduate Studentship grants are intended for scientists-in-training…
Maple Leaf Scholarship in Food Insecurity March 5, 2026 The Centre provides scholarships that recognize the contribution of David Emerson, Wallace McCain, Purdy Crawford, and W. Geoffrey Beattie as past Chairs of the Maple Leaf Foods’ Board of Directors. Four scholarships are scheduled to be awarded in…
UBC Dissertation Prize Likely in March 2026 Three prizes of $1,000 each have been made available annually by the University of British Columbia for students whose doctoral dissertations are of exceptional quality and originality, and make a significant contribution to their academic field.…
CAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards Likely in March 2026 The CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award recognizes Canadian doctoral dissertations that make unusually significant and original contributions to their academic field. They were established in 1994 and are presented annually by the…
Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarship Likely in March 2026 The Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarships are awarded to agricultural students majoring in agricultural business, economics, finance or trade. One $4500 scholarship will be offered to a Masters or PhD student specializing in agricultural business,…
Governor General's Gold Medal Likely in March 2026 One gold medal is awarded to the student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record as a doctoral student. A second gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved most outstanding academic record as a Master’s student…
SSHRC Talent Award Likely in March 2026 The SSHRC Talent Award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual who, on 1 April 2025, holds a SSHRC doctoral or postdoctoral fellowship or scholarship.  This includes, but is not limited to, a Canada Graduate Scholarship, Vanier…
EduCanada Study in Canada Scholarships Likely in March 2026 Study in Canada Scholarships provide students from post-secondary institutions with short-term exchange opportunities of 4 to 6 months for study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.…
Dan David Prize Scholarship Likely in March 2026 The Dan David Prize awards scholarships to doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, carrying out research in one of the selected fields for the current year. Registered doctoral and post-doctoral researchers who study at recognized universities…
UBC Public Scholars Award Likely in March 2026 applications for Public scholars initiative 2025/26 cohort are closed. thank you to all applicants for the overwhelming interest. results will be announced in late july/early august.  This award is part of the UBC Public Scholars Initiative…