Awards Year at a Glance (September – August) listed by Deadline:
*New: The PALM Financial Needs Bursary is designed as a short-term solution for anyone experiencing a demonstrated financial need. These awards are strictly confidential, so please do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance by completing the application form and submitting it to the Graduate Program Coordinator.
PALM Financial Needs Application
September:
1. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Awards (Early September) – Domestic and International
- Website: www.vanier.gc.ca
- PhD Award Amounts: $50,000/year for up to 3 years
- Domestic and International Doctoral Students may apply
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Awards Process
2. Doctoral Tri-Agency Awards (Mid-September):
Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral Awards – Domestic
- Website: www.cihr.ca
- PhD Award Amounts: $35,000/year
- Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
- Doctoral Tri-Agency (CIHR) Awards Process
Doctoral Affiliated Awards – Domestic and International
- Website: Doctoral Affiliated Awards
- Fellowship values range from $175 to $30,000, but most are in the range of $16,000.
- Open to current and prospective full-time UBC graduate students regardless of citizenship or visa status
- Doctoral Affiliated Awards Process
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) – Domestic
- Website: www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca
- PhD Award Amounts:$21,000/year (PGS D);$35,000/year (CGSD)
- Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
October:
1. PALM Conference Travel Awards – Domestic and International
- Virtual Awards ~$250; In-Person Award $1000.
- Open to 3rd – 6th Year PhD Students
- PALM Conference Travel Awards Application
December:
1. Masters Tri-Agency Awards
Canada Graduate Scholarship Masters Awards – Domestic
- Website: www.cihr.ca
- MSc Award Amounts: $17,500/year
- Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
- CGS Master’s Awards Process
Masters Affiliated Awards – Domestic and International
- Website: Masters Affiliated Awards
- Fellowship values range from $175 to $16,000.
- Open to current and prospective full-time UBC graduate students regardless of citizenship or visa status
- Master’s Affiliated Fellowship Awards Process
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) – Domestic
- Website: www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca
- MSc Award Amount: $17,500/year (CGSM)
- Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
April:
1. PALM Conference Travel Awards – Domestic and International
- Virtual Awards ~$250; In-Person Award $1000.
- Open to 3rd – 6th Year PhD Students
- PALM Conference Travel Awards Application
May:
1. Spring Graduate Awards Competition – Domestic and International
- Website: UBC Spring Awards
- Award values range from$150 to $22,000
- Open to MSc and PhD students
June:
1. Four Year Fellowship – Domestic and International
- Website: UBC Four Year Fellowship
- $18,200/year + tuition for 4 years
- Open to PhD Students in first 2 years of Program.