Deadline Centre
IMPORTANT: These deadlines are specific to graduate students. There are additional deadlines in the UBC Academic Calendar that apply to all students.
Application deadlines can be found in the prospective student section as well as in each degree program profile.
| Name | Deadline | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Last Day for Submission of Exam Copies of Doctoral Dissertations (April 30, 2026 Program End Date) | Friday, 06 February 2026 | Second of four deadlines for program completion by April 30, 2026. Last day for submission of exam copies of Doctoral Dissertations to Faculty of Graduate Studies for… |
| Canadian Cancer Society Research Training Awards | Abstract deadline: Thursday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00 pm EST | CCS, Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer, Research Training Awards, Black, Indigenous The Canadian Cancer Society’s (CCS) Research Training Awards program aims to support growth and innovation in the next generation of diverse cancer researchers across Canada at the master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels. This program seeks to build inclusive capacity in all areas of cancer research, while fostering interdisciplinary learning, knowledge translation, mentorship, and engagement… |
| Indigenous Graduate Fellowships | Friday February 20, 2026, at 4:00PM PT | IGF, AGF, First Nations, Metis, Indigenous, Inuit, Aboriginal Please note that the Indigenous Graduate Fellowship was known as the Aboriginal Graduate Fellowship until 2023.The University of British Columbia offers multi-year fellowships to master's and doctoral Indigenous students. Award winners are selected on the basis of academic merit through an annual competition administered by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Each… |
| Indigenous Graduate Fellowships (IGF) 5th Year Award | Friday February 20, 2026, at 4:00PM PT | IGF, Indigenous Graduate Fellowships, 5th Year Award, 5th Year Funding The University of British Columbia offers opportunities for eligible Indigenous PhD students to apply for a fifth year of funding, in line with the University’s core commitments to Indigenous engagement and student support. In recognition of the significant community engagement often required for research projects undertaken by Indigenous graduate students, this award is intended to provide… |
| Indigenous Graduate Fellowships (IGF) Research & Engagement Award | Friday February 20, 2026, at 4:00PM PT | Indigenous Graduate Fellowships, IGF, Research and Travel Award, Research funding, Research and Engagement The University of British Columbia offers opportunities for eligible Indigenous research Master’s and PhD students to apply for research and travel funding, in line with the University’s core commitments to Indigenous engagement and student support. In recognition of the significant community engagement often required for research projects undertaken by Indigenous graduate students, this award… |
| SSHRC Talent Award | Friday, February 27 2026, at 4:00 PM PT | The SSHRC Talent Award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual who, on 1 April 2026, holds a SSHRC doctoral or postdoctoral fellowship or scholarship. This includes, but is not limited to, a Canada Graduate Scholarship, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship or Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship.The Talent Award is given to an individual who maintains academic excellence, has a… |
| Canadian Liver Foundation Graduate Studentships | Likely in March 2026 | The objective of the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) is to provide support for research and education into the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the liver. Graduate Studentship grants are intended for scientists-in-training who are working towards obtaining their master's or doctoral degree and whose research projects are related to liver diseases. |
| London Goodenough Association of Canada Scholarship | Likely in March 2026 | The London Goodenough Association of Canada (LGAC) awards scholarships towards the cost of accommodation at Goodenough College, the pre-eminent residential college for international graduate students in London (www.goodenough.ac.uk). The LGAC will award six or more scholarships with a value up to £6,000 each. Scholarships are awarded principally on the basis of academic excellence, but also… |
| Neporany Doctoral Fellowship | Likely in March 2026 | The Neporany Doctoral Fellowship, offered by the Canadian Foundation for Ukranian Studies, will be awarded to one or more doctoral students specializing on Ukraine in political science, economics, and related fields (social sciences and political, economic, and social history). Preference will be given to students completing their dissertation as well as to students at Canadian universities or… |
| Scholarships for Exchange Students | Likely in March 2026 | Exchange scholarships are available to students from Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, Africa, South & Central America, Mexico, Caribbean, and Chile to undertake research or study at UBC for a period of 4 to 6 months. Students coming to undertake course work must be from UBC student mobility partner instututions. |
| The ENTELLIGENCE Young Investigator Program | Likely in March 2026 | ENTELLIGENCE is a program designed for basic science, translational and clinical research in the field of cardiopulmonary medicine. The ENTELLIGENCE program provides opportunities for individual young investigators to promote quality medical care and enhance patients' lives by supporting research (basic science, translational and clinical research) in the area of pulmonary hypertension (PH)… |
| The International Development and Diplomacy Internship Programme | Likely in March 2026 | This internship programme is offered by United Nations Association in Canada’s (UNA-Canada) International Development & Diplomacy Internship Programme (IDDIP) to university graduates from many disciplines including: international affairs (relations), peacekeeping and peace building, political science, economics, history, women’s studies, public policy, geography, environmental studies,… |
| Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarship | Likely in March 2026 | The Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarships are awarded to agricultural students majoring in agricultural business, economics, finance or trade. One $4500 scholarship will be offered to a Masters or PhD student specializing in agricultural business, economics, finance or trade. Candidates must hold Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status and be enrolled in their graduate program until at… |
| Maple Leaf Scholarship in Food Insecurity | March 5, 2026 | Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security The Centre provides scholarships that recognize the contribution of David Emerson, Wallace McCain, Purdy Crawford, and W. Geoffrey Beattie as past Chairs of the Maple Leaf Foods’ Board of Directors. Four scholarships are scheduled to be awarded in the summer of 2024 to support Master or PhD students who propose to advance a better understanding of food insecurity in Canada. |
| Friedman Award for Scholars in Health | Friday, March 6 2026, at 4:00PM PT | Friedman Scholar The Friedman Award for Scholars in Health supports learning and research opportunities for graduate students or medical residents working in the broad area of health, to bring new perspectives to their education and further their career. The Friedman Award for Scholars in Health is named after two of the earliest faculty members in the UBC Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Sydney Friedman and his wife… |
| Governor General's Gold Medal | Friday March 13, 2026, at 4:00PM PT | One gold medal is awarded to the student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record as a doctoral student. A second gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved most outstanding academic record as a Master’s student completing a thesis. This is an opportunity to honour the best in the graduating class within the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, as there… |
| Last Day for Final Doctoral Oral Examinations (Spring 2026 Graduation) | Friday, 13 March 2026 | Third of four deadlines for Spring 2026 graduation. Last day for doctoral final oral defence for Spring 2026 graduation. |
| Dan David Prize Scholarship | Likely in March 2026 | The Dan David Prize awards scholarships to doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, carrying out research in one of the selected fields for the current year. Registered doctoral and post-doctoral researchers who study at recognized universities throughout the world, and whose research has been approved, are eligible to apply. |
| EduCanada Study in Canada Scholarships | Likely in March 2026 | Study in Canada Scholarships provide students from post-secondary institutions with short-term exchange opportunities of 4 to 6 months for study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels. The scholarship value depends on the duration of studies: CAD 10,200 for college, undergraduate or graduate students (Master's and PhD) for a… |
| Foreign Government Awards Program - Korea | Likely in March 2026 | The Government of Korea through the National Institute for International Education Development offers scholarships to Canadians for study/research at the graduate level. These scholarships are based on reciprocal agreements between the governments of Korea and Canada. |
| Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship | Likely in March 2026 | The Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowships are available to Canadian citizens engaged in or about to start doctoral studies in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Fellowships will initially be for one year, but may be extended for a second year. |
| UBC Public Scholars Award | 22 May 2026 | PSI applications for Public scholars initiative 2026/27 cohort will open on monday, 23 march 2026 and will run until friday, 22 may 2026. if you are interested in the program, you are encouraged to attend a general information session, or arrange one with your department/faculty. There are two general information sessions for the 2026-2027 Applications, both to be held on zoom, first on… |
| China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarships | Likely in March 2026 | CSC The China Scholarship Council (CSC) is a government agency in China which provides scholarships to students for doctoral and postdoctoral studies abroad. UBC has developed an agreement with the CSC to be a preferred host institution for CSC scholarship holders. These scholarships will be awarded to students across a wide range of disciplines. 2025: The CSC online application opens between… |
| Graduate Research Awards for Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation | Likely in March 2026 | Graduate Research Awards for Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation are offered by The Simons Foundation and the International Security Research and Outreach Programme (ISROP) of Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Four awards of $5,000 are available to Canadian Masters and/or Doctoral students to support the independent research and writing of an academic paper responding to a specific Non-… |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada Scholarship for Canadian Women | Likely in March 2026 | The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada offers two scholarships to female Canadian citizens pursuing PhD studies. |
| Wall Research Awards | Tuesday March 31, 2026, at 4:00PM PT | Wall Fellowships, Wall Research Awards, Peter Wall, Wall Awards Graduate awards, ranging in value from $25,000 (for Master’s students) to $30,000 (for PhD students), have been made available through the Peter Wall Legacy Fund, an endowment established by Peter Wall, for graduate students whose thesis/dissertation research relates to one of three specific areas of interest: sustainable approaches to and development of the general urban environment,… |
| MCC Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship | Likely in April 2026 | In 1984 Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) issued an apology, on behalf of Canadian Mennonites, to Canadian Japanese for abuse suffered during World War II. This scholarship is a symbol of cooperation between the two groups. The $2,000 scholarship funds research on the protection of minority and human rights in Canada in order to reduce the potential for abuse of cultural minorities. … |
| Global Scholarship Programme for Research Excellence | Likely in April 2026 | Chinese University of Hong Kong, CUHK The programme supports UBC PhD students to undertake short-term research visits at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). The programme is open to full-time PhD students from any discipline; students must be registered at UBC at the time of application and during the research visit. |
| rare Scholarship in Graduate Research | Likely in April 2026 | The rare Charitable Research Reserve has partnered with the Ages Foundation Fund to financially assist students in pursuit of higher education. The Ages Foundation Research Fellowship & Bursaries program will allow students to study in a relatively undisturbed, yet highly accessible site in Waterloo Region. $15,000 will be distributed annually and awards will be… |
| BC Indigenous Student Award | Likely in April 2026 | BC Aboriginal Student Award The BC Scholarship Society has established an award program for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education in BC. They are available to students who identify as Indigenous, defined as First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit. All are renewable in order to provide sustained funding over multiple years. Renewable awards of $1,000-$5,000 per year are available. |
| Last Day for Final Doctoral Oral Examinations (April 30, 2026 Program End Date) | Thursday, 02 April 2026 | Third of four deadlines for April 30, 2026 Program End Date. Last day for final doctoral examinations for April 30, 2026 Program End Date. |
| Last day for application for May graduation | Friday, 03 April 2026 | Students must apply by April 3 to be eligible to graduate. Graduate application instructions are available on the Workday Support Page… |
| Google PhD Fellowship | Likely in April 2026 | The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding PhD graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. The fellowship provides full tuition and fees (enrollment fees, health insurance, books) plus a stipend to be used for… |
| Nominations for External Examiner form (August 31, 2026 Program End Date) | Tuesday, 07 April 2026 | First of four deadlines for program completion by August 31, 2026. Last day for supervisors to submit Nominations for External Examiner form to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for August 31… |
| Last day for G+PS approval of final master’s theses and doctoral dissertations for May graduation | Friday, 10 April 2026 | Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be approved by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for May 2026 graduation. Must be approved and accepted (not just submitted) by 4:00 pm. Students are expected to submit 3-5 days before this approval deadline in order to have time for corrections. |
| Last day for students to complete all program requirements for May graduation | Friday, 10 April 2026 | Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for May 2026 graduation. |
| Last Day for Acceptance of Final, Approved Doctoral Dissertation (Spring 2026 Graduation) | Friday, 10 April 2026 | Fourth of four deadlines for Spring 2026 graduation. Last day for acceptance of final, approved doctoral dissertation by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for… |
| Pursuit Award | Likely in April 2026 | The Pursuit Awards recognize PhD students and recent alumni from across the globe for their outstanding contributions to and achievements in childhood disability research. Eligible applicants PhD research must be focused on pediatric disability. Finalists are evaluated based on significance of research results, methodological rigour, empirical content, and impact and relevance to the field… |
| Centre for Applied Ethics Graduate Fellowship | Likely in April 2026 | The W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics, Graduate Fellowship in Applied Ethics The fellowship will provide a one-time annual stipend of $26,000 plus a research-related allowance of $1,500, as well as access to office space at the CAE in the Klinck Building on UBC Vancouver campus. Applicants from UBC Okanagan are also welcomed and efforts will be made to include successful UBC Okanagan fellowship holders in CAE activities via Zoom and/or provision for a visit to… |
| Arthritis Society Graduate PhD Salary Award | Likely in April 2026 | Salary awards are offered to graduate students who are undertaking full-time research training in an area of clear relevance to arthritis and The Arthritis Society's 5-year research strategic plan. The program provides 50% of the salary award to successful applicants. The other 50% of the award funding must come from one or more partners (government, industry, NFP or academic institution) or… |
| Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship for Students in Soil Science and Related Studies | Likely in April 2026 | Each year, through the Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship, financial support is provided to students entering the second or subsequent year of graduate studies in soil science (agriculture, agro-ecology, resource management, environment, geology or other related disciplines) at a Canadian university. Candidates must hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence status in Canada and be enrolled in… |
| Last day for G+PS approval of final master’s theses and doctoral dissertations for April 30 end date | Thursday, 30 April 2026 | Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be approved by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for April 30 program end date. Must be approved and accepted (not just submitted) by 4:00 pm. Students are expected to submit 3-5 days before this approval deadline in order to have time for corrections. Students who meet this deadline will not be… |
| Last day for students to complete all program requirements for April 30 end date | Thursday, 30 April 2026 | Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for April 30 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for the 2026 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: The deadline for students who wish to graduate in May is Apr 10, 2026. |
| Last Day for Acceptance of Final, Approved Doctoral Dissertation (April 30, 2026 Program End Date) | Thursday, 30 April 2026 | Fourth of four deadlines for April 30, 2026 Program End Date. Last day for acceptance of final, approved doctoral dissertation by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral… |
| Graduate Covid Program Delay Tuition Award | Likely in May 2026 | Covid Graduate Covid Program Delay Tuition Awards are provided to support graduate students whose academic and/or research progress was delayed by disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Students who were registered in an eligible graduate program during the Summer 2020 term will receive an award equivalent to their tuition assessment, less any other tuition awards received for the same term, if they… |
| Graduate Research Stipend | Submissions accepted throughout the year | GRS To support the research undertaken by UBC students who are unable to travel to Canada, an alternative to appointing students as a Graduate Research Assistant is available to allow supervisors to provide funding to these graduate students: through the assignment of a Graduate Research Stipend via UBC's student award system, a stipend payment is made to the student’s UBC tuition account; when… |
| Schmidt Science Fellowships | Likely in May 2026 | The Schmidt Science Fellows program provides the world’s best emerging scientists with new skills and perspectives to develop novel solutions to society’s challenges, become scientific and societal thought leaders, and accelerate ground-breaking discoveries. The program is looking for the brightest minds in the natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, and computing who are interested in… |
| Queen Elizabeth Scholars | Likely in May 2026 | QES Please note: this funding opportunity is for faculty members and staff, rather than students. The Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program was created to improve global talent exchange between Canada and other nations. The program aims to develop the next generation of innovative leaders and community builders by providing enriched academic, professional, and cross-cultural experiences and by… |
| DEGIRS Bursary | Likely in May 2026 | The Division of Engineers and Geoscientists in the Resource Sector (DEGIRS) offers a $2,000 bursary aimed at advancing engineering and geosciences education and practices in BC. The bursary is intended to provide financial assistance to students in an accredited post-secondary or post-graduate program at a degree-granting institute in BC. Studies should relate directly to professional engineering… |
| Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health | Likely in May 2026 | The Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health supports graduate students working on research projects in partnership with British Columbian communities that are addressing environmental health issues and promoting environmental sustainability through cooperative community initiatives. The goal of these projects should be to support indigenous and non-indigenous… |