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Are you an aspiring doctoral student aiming to excel in research and academic pursuits? Do you seek a stable and substantial financial support system throughout your doctoral journey? The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) might be the perfect opportunity for you. This prestigious fellowship attracts and supports outstanding PhD, DMA, and MD PhD students, ensuring they have the financial backing to focus on their studies and research.
Opportunity Details
The 4YF program provides financial support of at least $18,200 per year plus full tuition coverage for up to four years. It allows recipients to immerse themselves in their academic endeavors without financial stress. The fellowship is open to domestic and international students, making it a diverse and inclusive opportunity for scholars worldwide.
UBC’s commitment to academic excellence and research innovation is reflected in the 4YF program. By providing stable funding, the university aims to foster a supportive environment where doctoral students can thrive and contribute to their respective fields. Whether starting your first year or continuing your doctoral studies, the 4YF program significantly boosts your academic journey.
Four Year Fellowships may be held by domestic and international students. In general, the fellowships are offered to students beginning their first year of full time PhD, DMA, or MDPhD studies, but may be offered to continuing students. 4YF funding may be offered for up to four years, but the duration of funding may be less in some circumstances (please refer to the 4YF Guidelines for details). In all cases, funding is subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Students holding the following Tri-Agency awards automatically become 4YF designates: Vanier Scholarships, Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGSD), CIHR Doctoral Research Awards, NSERC Doctoral Postgraduate Scholarships (PGSD), and SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships. Doctoral students who obtain Tri-Agency scholarships may be eligible for 4YF tuition coverage and will receive 4YF stipend and tuition support once their external scholarship funding ends, until four years after the external award start date oruntil the end of their 5th year in Doctoral program, whichever comes first.
Other major external scholarship winners who are selected as 4YF designates may be eligible for 4YF tuition coverage and will receive 4YF stipend and tuition support once their external scholarship funding ends, until four years after the 4YF start date or until the end of their 5th year in Doctoral program, whichever comes first.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Selection based on academic excellence, upon the recommendation of the graduate program.
NOMINATION PROCEDURES
Each graduate program is allocated a number of Four Year Fellowships each year. Graduate programs review their incoming and continuing students and offer Four Year Fellowships to their very best students, with priority given to incoming students.
Graduate programs notify Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies which students have been chosen to receive a Four Year Fellowship by submitting a signed University Award Recommendation Form, listing award number 6456. It is not necessary to list an award amount. Recommendation forms should be submitted at least eight weeks before the requested 4YF start date.
To be considered for Four Year Fellowship funding, students submit an application for admission to the appropriate graduate program at UBC. For information about admission procedures and requirements visit the Application & Admission page. All PhD, DMA, and MDPhD applicants offered admission are automatically considered for 4YF funding.
Apply for UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF)