Published: September 17, 2026;3 min read;By SW Team

Call for Application: The University of British Columbia (UBC) has announced its Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF), a major doctoral funding opportunity.

UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship provides recipients with $24,000 in stipend funding plus tuition per year, for up to four years of their doctoral studies in Canada.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.v

Scholarship Host: University of British Columbia
Host Country: Canada 
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships || PhD Scholarships || Fellowships 
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Tuition Costs • Living Stipend of $24,000 • Networking
Eligibility: Students from 190+ Countries
Deadline: Not Specified

The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship is administered through UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and forms part of the university’s graduate funding system.

The programme supports UBC’s objective of attracting and retaining outstanding doctoral students from Canada and around the world.

This programme will be effective September 2026 onward. All PhD, DMA, and MDPhD applicants offered admission are automatically considered for 4YF funding.

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Selected awardees receive a comprehensive financial package that removes financial barriers:

  • Full University Tuition Fees: Covered in full for any eligible four -year PhD, DMA, and MDPhD program.
  • Monthly Living Stipend: Generous living allowance of up to $24,000 cover accommodation and food.

To be considered for the 2027 award, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Be a Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents or International students
  • In general, the fellowships are offered to students beginning their first year of full time PhD, DMA, or MDPhD studies, but may be offered to continuing students.
  • The funding may be offered for up to four years, but the duration of funding may be less in some circumstances

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The step-by-step guide to apply for the UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship is as follows;

  • Visit the official scholarship portal (Click the link below).
  • submit an application for admission to the appropriate graduate program at UBC
  • Complete the Form. Fill in academic, personal, and institutional details accurately.
  • All PhD, DMA, and MDPhD applicants offered admission are automatically considered for 4YF funding.
  • Submit your application by the deadline.
Application Deadline: Not Specified