Applications are now open for the University of British Columbia (UBC) Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) Program 2026. This prestigious and fully funded fellowship offers comprehensive financial support to exceptional doctoral students.
Successful candidates will receive a minimum of $18,200 per year in living allowance, in addition to full tuition coverage, for up to four years of study.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $18,200 stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: December 2025
Scholarship Details
The UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) Program is designed to provide stable, base-level funding for highly qualified domestic and international students pursuing full-time PhD, DMA, or MDPhD programs at UBC. The fellowship is primarily awarded to students beginning their first year of doctoral studies, although exceptional continuing students may also be considered.
Through this program, UBC aims to attract and retain top-tier research talent by offering consistent financial support throughout the duration of their doctoral journey. The fellowship supports research excellence and academic achievement in a wide range of disciplines.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF), applicants must:
- Be either domestic or international students
- Apply for admission to an eligible graduate program at UBC
- Begin full-time PhD, DMA, or MDPhD studies (or be outstanding continuing students)
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress to remain eligible throughout the four-year period
- Be recommended for the fellowship based on academic excellence by the admitting graduate program
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) will receive:
- Full tuition coverage
- Annual stipend of $18,200
- Funding support for up to four years (depending on academic performance and program duration)
How to Apply
To apply for the UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) Program, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Submit an application for admission to the relevant PhD, DMA, or MDPhD program at UBC
- All applicants who are offered admission are automatically considered for 4YF funding
- Graduate programs will review eligible candidates and nominate their best students for the fellowship, with preference given to new admits
- Selected candidates will be confirmed by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at UBC
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