Applications are now open for the UBC Public Scholars Award 2026, a valuable financing opportunity for doctoral students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) who want to link their research study to real-world public impact.
The award supports ingenious research study tasks that go beyond conventional scholastic work and add to public benefit through cooperation, neighborhood engagement, or practical application.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Organization: University of British Columbia (UBC)
- Scholarship Type: PhD/ Postgraduate
- Qualified Countries: All countries
- Funding: $20,000 overall ($10,000 annually)
- Due Date: May 22, 2026
What the Award Covers
Chosen trainees might get approximately $20,000 to support:
- Research-related expenses
- Professional advancement
- Travel linked to the task
- Living or trainee stipend support (where relevant)
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 completed no greater than 48 months of doctoral research study by August 31, 2026
- Be registered in a UBC doctoral program by September 1, 2026
- Program strong interest in linking their research study to public benefit or community effect
Needed Documents
Applicants must prepare:
- PSI Fellowship Application form
- Canadian Common CV
- Supervisor’s letter of assistance
- Optional collaborator support letters (if relevant)
How to Apply
Interested candidates must check out the official UBC application page, download the needed application form and guidelines, finish the form, and submit all needed documents as one PDF file before the deadline.
If you are a UBC doctoral trainee trying to find funding to support research study with real social or public impact, the UBC Public Scholars Award 2026 is an excellent opportunity to consider.