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 |
|---|---|---|
| Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring | Friday, 04 September 2026 | Killam Mentoring Award, Killam The Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring recognize outstanding mentorship of numerous graduate students over many years. The awards will be adjudicated by a committee chaired by the Strategic Advisor, Graduate and Postdoctoral Funding, of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The Killam General Endowment at the University of British Columbia (administered by the Office of the… |
| Canada Graduate Scholarship Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement | Discontinued | CGS-MSFSS Important update: The CGS-MSFSS program is no longer accepting applications. Please refer to the Canada Research Training Awards Suite - Research Travel Supplements (CRTAS-RTS) webpage for information on the new harmonized program.The information below is from the previous competition, provided here for reference.The Canada Graduate Scholarships - Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-… |
| Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Program | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:00 noon PT | The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies offers approximately 50 Affiliated Fellowships each year to meritorious students for full-time study and/or research leading to a graduate degree. Awards are made on the basis of academic excellence, with applications open to current and prospective full-time UBC graduate students regardless of citizenship or visa status. Fellowship values range… |
| Killam Doctoral Scholarships | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:00 noon PT | Killam The Killam Scholarship and Prize Programmes were established in memory of Izaak Walton Killam through the Will of his wife, Dorothy J. Killam, and through gifts made during her lifetime. Their primary purpose is to support advanced education and research at five Canadian universities and the Canada Council for the Arts. The UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarships are provided annually from the Izaak… |
| Li Tze Fong Memorial Fellowship | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:00 noon PT | Li Tze Fong, Affiliated Fellowship, Affiliated, Li Tze Fong Memorial Fellowship, Li Tze Fong Memorial Scholarship, Li Tze Fong Scholars The Li Tze Fong Memorial Fellowships are made available by the University of British Columbia and the Li family in memory of Mr. Li Tze Fong. Fellowships of $40,000 (subject to change) are awarded each year through the annual Affiliated Fellowships competitions. Recipients will be known as Li Tze Fong Scholars. |
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarships Doctoral (CGRS D) Program | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:00 noon PT | CGSD, Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral, CGRSD, CGRS-D, Canada Graduate Research Scholarships Doctoral, CRTAS, Tri-Agency, CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC, Canada Research Training Awards Suite The Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Doctoral (CGRS D) are awarded through national competitions by the three Canadian federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The CGRS D program recognizes and promotes the next… |
| Last Day for Final Doctoral Oral Examinations (Fall 2026 Graduation) | Friday, 18 September 2026 | Third of four deadlines for Fall 2026 graduation. Last day for doctoral final oral defence for Fall 2026 graduation. |
| Musqueam First Nation Scholarship | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | To acknowledge the strong relationship UBC has with the Musqueam First Nation, the President’s Office has created a community-based scholarship to support students from the Musqueam First Nation studying at the University of British Columbia in their undergraduate, post baccalaureate (including Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Education, Pharmacy, Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Work), and… |
| IODE War Memorial Scholarship | Likely in November 2026 | The National Chapter of Canada IODE initiated War Memorial Doctoral Scholarships in 1918 to commemorate Canadians who sacrificed their lives for peace and freedom. Initially, bursaries were granted to children of men and women who lost their lives or who were permanently disabled while fighting for Canada. Since the first scholarships were awarded in 1921, IODE War Memorial Scholars have made… |
| ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award | Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 4:00pm PT | ACM established the Doctoral Dissertation Award program to recognize and encourage superior research and writing by doctoral candidates in computer science and engineering. The award is presented each June at the ACM Awards Banquet and is accompanied by a prize of $20,000 plus travel expenses to the banquet. As of January 1, 2014 all winning dissertations are published exclusively in print… |
| Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation Grant | September 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm | The Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant was established to provide financial support and promote graduate student research in the field of clean energy at Canadian Universities. An award of $10,000 will be granted on an annual basis to one eligible student. Up to two additional grants ($10,000 each) may be awarded on any given year based upon the recommendation of the Foundation’s Grant… |
| Strengthening Mothers through Perinatal Research Award | Friday, 2 October 2026, 5 PM Pacific Time | A $1,500 award is offered annually by Beverley O’Brien for graduate students pursuing research into woman-centered, holistic and physiologic maternity care. Beverley O’Brien is a UBC Nursing alumna, Professor Emerita in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing, and a Registered Midwife. Graduate students who are registered in any UBC graduate program are eligible to apply for… |
| Last day for application for November graduation | Friday, 02 October 2026 | Last day for students to apply for November graduation. Graduate application instructions are available on the Workday Support Page. |
| Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security | Likely in October 2026 | The Liu Institute for Global Issues in the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs offers this annual award to UBC students intending to undertake research on topics related to nuclear disarmament and global security. The award is funded by an endowment provided by The Simons Foundation Canada to advance the understanding of disarmament and arms… |
| John G. Bene Fellowship | Likely in October 2026 | Trees and People: Resilience in a changing climate, IDRC, CRDI, Bene Endowment Fund Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems - John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 Funded by the Bene Endowment and IDRC, the Bene fellowship is offered annually to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada pursuing master’s or doctoral studies at a Canadian university. Candidates should have an academic background that combines an interest in forests… |
| CIHR Fellowship | Likely in October 2026 | Canada Research Training Awards Suite, CRTAS Important update: As part of a larger harmonization of Tri-Agency graduate and postdoctoral funding programs, the CIHR Fellowships program will be folded into the Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS) effective for the fall 2025 competition. This page will be updated with further details as they become available in summer 2025. The information below is from the previous competition,… |
| Last Day for Acceptance of Final, Approved Doctoral Dissertation (Fall 2026 Graduation) | Friday, 16 October 2026 | Fourth of four deadlines for Fall 2026 Graduation. Last day for acceptance of final, approved doctoral dissertation by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for… |
| Last day for G+PS approval of final master’s theses and doctoral dissertations | Friday, 16 October 2026 | Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be approved by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for November 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 November graduation | Friday, 16 October 2026 | Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for November 2026 Congregation. |
| Last Day for Submission of Exam Copies of Doctoral Dissertations (December 31, 2026 Program End Date) | Friday, 16 October 2026 | Second of four deadlines for December 31, 2026 Program End Date. Last day for submission of exam copies of Doctoral Dissertations to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral… |
| DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst) Scholarships and Research Grants | Likely in October 2026 | Study Scholarships and Research Grants are available for highly qualified graduate students, PhD candidates, and post-doctoral researchers in all disciplines to study and carry out research at universities or research institutes in Germany. Study Scholarships: Highly qualified final year undergraduate students or those who have received an undergraduate degree of all disciplines may apply… |
| Canada-US Fulbright Program | Likely in November 2026 | The Canada-US Fulbright Program is a bi-national program of educational exchange, with a mandate to enhance mutual understanding between the people of Canada and the people of the United States of America. Available to graduate students, faculty, professionals and independent researchers, successful applicants conduct research, lecture, or enroll in formal academic programs in the United States… |
| John W. Davies Memorial Award | Likely in November 2026 | One award of $3,000 is offered by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Arctic Section in memory of John W. Davies, a former Chairman of the Artcic Section. The competition is open to any full time graduate student at a recognized University in Canada or the US State of Alaska whose research will assist in providing solutions to problems encountered in the Arctic or in cold… |
| Karl C. Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship | Likely in November 2026 | This scholarship is open to agricultural science students from the province of Alberta. Students may be enrolled in any post‐secondary institution within or outside the province of Alberta. Candidates must hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence status in Canada and be enrolled in their graduate program for at least one semester beyond the application deadline. |
| Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship | Likely in November 2026 | Zonta International’s Amelia Earhart Fellowships memorialize famed air pioneer and Zontian, Amelia Earhart, who disappeared over the Pacific in 1937. By remembering Amelia Earhart through this fellowship, Zonta International encourages and supports women to expand their horizons by pursuing degrees and careers in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering. |
| PEO Scholar Award | Likely in November 2026 | The P.E.O. Scholar Awards are one-time, competitive, merit-based awards intended to recognize and encourage academic excellence and achievement by women in doctoral-level programs. These awards provide partial support for study and research. P.E.O. Scholars have demonstrated their ability to make significant contributions in their chosen field of study, having assumed leadership positions in… |
| IBM PhD Fellowship Award | Likely in November 2026 | Since 1951, the IBM PhD Fellowship Program has collaborated with faculty, students and universities by recognizing and supporting exceptional PhD students that address focused areas of interest in technology. Interested applicants must be nominated by a doctoral faculty member. The nominator provides the supporting documentation (CV, dissertation description, etc.), categorizes the… |
| Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship | Friday, 06 November 2026 | The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship Program offers a three-year program designed to train engaged leaders with the skills required to turn their ideas into actions and contribute concretely to addressing the challenges of their communities, Canada, and the world.While the Foundation continues to seek scholars with the greatest intellectual capacity and a track record of… |
| Nominations for External Examiner form (Spring 2027 Graduation) | Friday, 13 November 2026 | First of four deadlines for Spring 2027 graduation. Last day for Supervisors to submit Nominations for External Examiner form to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies… |
| Future Forests Fellowship | Likely in November 2026 | An annual $70,000 fellowship has been established by a private grant-making foundation. This prestigious fellowship will be awarded to an incoming PhD student in the Faculty of Forestry whose intended studies fit within one of the following areas of excellence within the Faculty: Forest Products Biotechnology; Bioenergy; Forest Genomics; Climate Change; Urban Forestry; Forest Management;… |
| Linda Michaluk Scholarship | Likely in November 2026 | The Linda Michaluk Scholarship (LMS) is a scholarship of $2,500 established to honour the contributions to the College of Applied Biology by the founding Chief Executive Officer (Executive Director). The College of Applied Biology is the regulatory body for applied biology professionals working with natural resources in British Columbia. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial… |
| Robert Caton and David Bates Scholarships | Likely in November 2026 | Funding is available through the Robert Caton and David Bates Scholarships to support graduate level students with high ideals, demonstrated interest in studies relating to atmospheric sciences, air quality and health or policy and specific goals leading to future work in that field. |
| Transdisciplinary Understanding and Training on Research - Primary Health Care (TUTOR-PHC) | Likely in December 2026 | Transdisciplinary Understanding and Training on Research - Primary Health Care (TUTOR-PHC) is a one-year national interdisciplinary training program funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) with representation from the disciplines of Family Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Epidemiology, Social Work, Sociology, Education… |
| Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme | Likely in December 2026 | The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's institutions. The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$309,600 (approximately US$39,700) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$12,900 (approximately US$1,700) per year for each awardee for a period up to… |
| Affiliated Fellowships Master's Program | Likely in December 2026 | The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies offers approximately 50 Affiliated Fellowships each year to meritorious students for full-time study and/or research leading to a graduate degree. Awards are made on the basis of academic excellence, with applications open to current and prospective full-time UBC graduate students. Fellowship values range from $175 to $16,000. |
| Google Lime Scholarship | Likely in December 2026 | The Google Lime Scholarship provides funding and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities. Candidates will also be considered for software engineering internship opportunities with Google. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and a demonstrated passion for computer science - $10,000 for those studying in… |
| PEO International Peace Scholarship | Likely in December 2026 | IPS The International Peace Scholarship Fund, established in 1949, is a program which provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. Members of the P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding. |
| Tri-Agency Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative | Likely in December 2026 | CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC, Indigenous The Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative will provide financial support to meritorious Indigenous students who have applied to the Canada Graduate Scholars—Master’s program (CGS M). |
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarships Master’s (CGRS M) Program | Likely in December 2026 | The objective of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarships-Master's (CGRS M) Program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. The CGRS M Program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in eligible master's… |
| Nominations for External Examiner form (April 30, 2027 Program End Date) | Friday, 04 December 2026 | First of four deadlines for program completion by April 30, 2027. Last day to submit Nominations for External Examiner form to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for April 30, 2027 program end date… |
| Last Day for Final Doctoral Oral Examinations (December 31, 2026 Program End Date) | Tuesday, 15 December 2026 | Third of four deadlines for December 31, 2026 Program End Date. Last day for doctoral final oral defence for December 31, 2026 Program End Date. |
| Department Awards | Likely in December 2026 | UBC graduate programs nominate graduate students for a number of awards funded by donors and the university. Nominees are selected by graduate programs from applications submitted by students through an open competition or from nominations submitted by faculty members. Award descriptions can be reviewed via the searchable awards database administered by the Student Financial Assistance and… |
| Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) | Set by each UBC graduate program | Effective September 2026 onward, the Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) program provides recipients with $24,000 in stipend funding plus tuition per year, for up to four years of their doctoral studies. This program allows UBC to continue to attract and support outstanding domestic and international doctoral students, and provide those students with stable, base-level funding for their doctoral… |
| International Tuition Award | Likely in December 2026 | International Partial Tuition Scholarship, IPTS, IPTS, IPTS, IPTS, IPTS, ITA International Tuition Awards assist international graduate students with their tuition fees if they are registered full-time in research-oriented master’s and doctoral programs at UBC - Vancouver campus. |
| Graduate Student Travel and Research Dissemination Fund | Likely in December 2026 | Research Dissemination; Travel & Research Dissemination Fund, Graduate Student Travel Fund, Travel Fund, GSTF Graduate students are eligible to receive the Graduate Student Travel and Research Dissemination Fund once per degree program. The Travel and Research Dissemination Fund provides funding support of $500 per graduate student. Travelling outside of Canada: When students are planning travel outside of Canada for university purposes, they have obligations under UBC’s Student Safety Abroad… |
| Graduate Support Initiative (GSI) Awards | Likely in December 2026 | The Graduate Support Initiative is a program for funding graduate students through entrance scholarships, multi-year funding packages, tuition awards and scholarship top-ups. GSI funding cannot be used as payment for employment; nor will it replace funding for TA-ships. Approximately $6.5 million in GSI funding is awarded each year across all UBC graduate programs. Departments: Please refer to… |
| Killam Fellowship Travel and Research Allowance | Discontinued | Killam The UBC Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies provides continuing Killam Doctoral Scholars and Postdoctoral Research Fellows with an allowance to promote travel for research and to attend and/or present at academic meetings. Recipients of doctoral and postdoctoral funding offers made in 2024 onward are not eligible for the allowance; instead, those recipients receive a higher… |
| Doctoral Recruitment Fellowship | Likely in December 2026 | DRF, Doctoral Recruitment Award, DRA The Doctoral Recruitment Fellowships (DRF) enable new UBC-V Assistant Professors to recruit outstanding doctoral students. The two-fold purpose is achieved as follows: DRF slots are allocated to disciplinary Faculties, to be included in select faculty recruitment packages to (i) attract outstanding faculty to UBC. These DRF slots then provide a head start to new faculty by supporting them to (ii… |
| President's Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award | Likely in December 2026 | PAEI, PAEIPA President's Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Awards (PAEIPA) totalling approximately $4.3 million per year are provided to recognize the significant contributions of PhD students to the research activities of the university. The awards are available to all new and continuing PhD students, except Joint PhD students who are not being assessed tuition at UBC for the term (see "Eligiblity" for… |
| Globalink Graduate Fellowship | Likely in January 2027 | MITACS Globalink The Globalink Graduate Fellowship provides financial support to former Globalink Research Interns to return to Canada for graduate studies at select Mitacs university partners, including UBC. The fellowship provides $15,000 for two academic terms. |