For international students, the KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is presently available. In this article, we’ll go into great detail regarding this fellowship, its perks, and how to apply.
International students may apply for the KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2024–2025. For a maximum of two years, the scholarship provides a $50,000 annual stipend as well as other incentives including a $4,000 travel and research allowance.
The Izaak Walton Killam Scholarship was established in his honor through the provisions of his wife Dorothy Johnston Killam’s will and through gifts made during her lifetime. Their main goal is to aid the Canada Council for the Arts and five Canadian universities in providing advanced study and research opportunities.
The Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies annually awards the UBC Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, which are available in most fields of study. Mrs. Killam hoped that people selected for fellowships would: “Be inclined to promote the growth of study or achieve distinction in the industry.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Postdoctoral
- Institution(s): University of British Colombia
- Study in: Canada
- Opportunity Focus Areas: For a list of courses offered, please see:
- Program Period: One- two years
- Deadline: November 10, 2024
Scholarship Coverage
The following advantages are offered to the recipient of the KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship:
- A $50,000 annual stipend for a maximum of two years.
- A $4,000 travel and research grant spread over two years.
Eligibility Criteria for KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
For eligibility for a KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, candidates must fulfill the requirements listed below:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: All World Countries
- Not having attended a University of British Columbia campus for Ph.D.-level study.
They must have finished their Ph.D. requirements no more than 24 months before the fellowship’s projected start date. - Cannot be a tenure-track or continuing faculty member in a university or college right now. Those who are interested in applying must currently hold a temporary, term, or non-tenure track faculty position.
How to Apply for KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship?
To apply for a KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, please complete these steps:
- Make a copy of your original academic records or obtain one.
- Send them to your home university, and request that it:
- Check to see if the copies match their records, testify to the accuracy of the copies, and stamp them with the seal of the institution.
- Put the sealed envelopes bearing the Registrar’s signature above the certified, stamped photocopies.
- Send the endorsed, sealed envelopes to the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies at 6371 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2, attention Killam Postdocs.
- Send questions to killam.fellowships@ubc.ca regarding the Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.
Visit the official website to learn more about the KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: