Location: University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada
Deadline: December 2025
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Duration: Up to 4 years
Eligible Programs
- PhD
- DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts)
- MDPhD
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all nationalities (Canadian and international students welcome).
- Must be applying to or currently enrolled in a full-time, UBC doctoral program.
- Must demonstrate academic excellence to maintain funding.
- No IELTS required if you meet UBC’s English language requirements through other means (e.g., degree from an English-medium institution).
Funding Details
- Annual stipend: CAD $18,200
- Full tuition coverage
- Renewable annually for up to four years
- Continued funding requires satisfactory academic progress
Benefits
- Financial stability to support academic and research goals
- Open to both incoming and continuing students
- Enhances chances of academic success and research productivity
- No separate application for the fellowship — nomination is usually handled by the department
Application Process
- Apply to an eligible UBC doctoral program by the department’s admission deadline (usually between November and January).
- Indicate interest in being considered for the 4YF in your admission application or contact the department directly.
- If selected, the department will nominate you for 4YF funding.
- There is no separate application form for the 4YF.
Tip: Contact your prospective department early to express interest and understand their internal nomination process.
Key Dates
- Program start: September 2026
- Internal application deadlines: Vary by department (check department-specific deadlines)
- Final deadline: December 2025 (apply well before to ensure consideration)
For further details, please see the university’s website.
