UBC Four-Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF)

Prestigious funding for doctoral students at the University of British Columbia. Provides a CAD $18,200 annual stipend plus full tuition for up to four years, open to both domestic and international candidates.

🔍 Quick Snapshot

Provider: University of British Columbia (UBC)
Opportunity Type: Fully Funded Doctoral Fellowship
Eligibility: PhD, DMA, MDPhD students (domestic + international)
Application Deadline: Rolling, tied to doctoral program admissions
Funding Duration: Up to 4 years (or until end of 5th year)
Annual Support: CAD $18,200 stipend + full tuition coverage

🌍 About the Fellowship

The Four-Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) at the University of British Columbia provides stable, multi-year funding to outstanding PhD, DMA, and MDPhD students. Designed to attract and support top researchers globally, the fellowship guarantees financial backing so that students can focus on their doctoral research without financial stress. Both new admits and continuing students may be awarded 4YF, often in coordination with other major scholarships.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students
Most commonly awarded to new first-year doctoral students
Continuing PhD, DMA, or MDPhD students may also be nominated
Recipients of major external awards (Tri-Agency, Vanier, CGS-D, IGF, etc.) may also be designated as 4YF fellows with funding adjusted accordingly

🎁 Fellowship Benefits

Annual stipend of CAD $18,200
Full tuition coverage
Funding guaranteed for up to four years (or until the end of the fifth doctoral year)
4YF may supplement other scholarships to ensure stable support throughout doctoral studies

📝 How to Apply

Apply for admission to a full-time doctoral program at UBC (PhD, DMA, MDPhD)
Indicate interest in being considered for the 4YF, if prompted, or consult your departmental graduate advisor
Your department will nominate eligible students for the fellowship through internal review
Notifications and funding confirmation are issued via the UBC Student Service Centre

📅 Program Timeline

Application & Admission: Rolling, based on departmental deadlines
Fellowship Offers: Determined by departments (before program start)
Award Start Dates: May 1, September 1, or January 1
Funding Duration: Up to 4 years (through the 5th year if needed)
Progress Checkpoints: Annual reports due in March, June, or November depending on start date