Applications are now open for the UBC Public Scholars Award 2026, an important financing chance for doctoral students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) who wish to link their research to real-world public impact.
The award supports innovative research study projects that surpass standard scholastic work and add to public advantage through collaboration, community engagement, or useful application.
Scholarship Introduction
- Host Country: Canada
- Institution: University of British Columbia (UBC)
- Scholarship Type: PhD/ Postgraduate
- Qualified Nations: All countries
- Funding: $20,000 overall ($10,000 per year)
- Due Date: May 22, 2026
What the Award Covers
Chosen students may receive approximately $20,000 to support:
- Research-related costs
- Expert development
- Travel connected to the task
- Living or trainee stipend assistance (where appropriate)
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, candidates should:
- Be a doctoral student at UBC Vancouver or UBC Okanagan
- Be enrolled in a PhD, EdD, or DMA program
- Be within years 1– 5 of their doctoral research studies
- Have actually completed no more than 48 months of doctoral research study by August 31, 2026
- Be registered in a UBC doctoral program by September 1, 2026
- Show strong interest in linking their research to public benefit or community impact
Needed Files
Candidates must prepare:
- PSI Fellowship Application form
- Canadian Common CV
- Manager’s letter of support
- Optional partner support letters (if relevant)
How to Apply
Interested applicants need to check out the official UBC application page, download the needed application and directions, complete the form, and submit all needed documents as one PDF file before the deadline.
If you are a UBC doctoral student trying to find moneying to support research study with genuine social or public effect, the UBC Public Scholars Award 2026 is an outstanding opportunity to think about.