Fully Funded UBC Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Canada

The University of British Columbia announces the opening for application of the Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships which are provided annually from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies and are available for most fields of research.

The goal of the Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships program is to bring outstanding scholars from around the world to UBC in order to engage in innovative research that will enhance interdisciplinary collaborations and help establish them in leadership positions in the academic and wider community.

Applicants:

[1] Must have completed all requirements of their PhD no more than 24 months prior to the anticipated fellowship start date.

[2] Must not have pursued PhD-level studies at any campus of the University of British Columbia.

[3] Must not currently hold a tenure-track or continuing faculty position at a university or college. Applicants who currently hold a temporary, term or non-tenure track faculty appointments are eligible to apply.

[4] Maybe citizens of any country; though there are no restrictions regarding the nationality of applicants, successful candidates must be able to meet all Canadian immigration requirements.

Evaluation criteria:

[1] Excellence in scholarly work and independent research - 60%:

- Quality of contributions to research to date.

- Scholarships and awards held.

- Duration of graduate studies, taking into account the nature of the program and relevant personal circumstances.

- Determination and ability to complete projects within an appropriate period of time.

- Critical thinking, judgment, originality, initiative, and autonomy.

[2] Quality of the proposed research project - 30%:

- Merit, potential significance, clarity, the feasibility of the proposed project.

- The relevance of applicant’s work experience and academic training in the field of proposed research.

- Suitability and quality of research environment (proposed supervisor, facilities, support of academic unit).

[3] Personal qualities of the applicant - 10%:

- Character:  integrity, collegiality, and respect for others.

- Communication skills.

- Leadership abilities.

- As demonstrated by employment, athletic/artistic achievements, community engagement, volunteering, etc.

Annual Value: 

$50,000 annual stipend for a maximum of two years, plus a travel research allowance of $4,000 over two years.

Application procedures:

The applicant completes and submits an application form and arranges delivery of all required documents to the UBC department or unit to which the application is being made. Each UBC department or unit sets its own deadline for receipt of applications.

For a list of departments and units, please see:

[1] Vancouver campus.

[2] Okanagan campus.