Killam Doctoral Award Application

Killam Doctoral Award Application
Please refer to the application instructions when completing this form.
Applicant Information
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Email*
Student Number*
As of September 1, 2026, I will have completed * months of DOCTORAL study.
To be eligible to apply for Killam Doctoral Scholarship funding, applicants must have completed no more than 24 months of doctoral study as of the start date of the scholarship. Therefore, applicants to the 2026-2027 competition must have completed no more than 24 months of doctoral study as of September 1, 2026.
Citizenship*

Canadian CitizenPermanent Resident of CanadaInternational Student
Degree Information
Please enter the degree information for the degree that you are applying to fund. This may be a forthcoming degree.
UBCO Faculty*
For Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies students, your faculty is the faculty your supervisor belongs to.
Program

Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies
Program

EducationInterdisciplinary Graduate Studies
Program

PsychologyInterdisciplinary Graduate Studies
Program

Civil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringInterdisciplinary Graduate Studies
Program

KinesiologyNursingInterdisciplinary Graduate Studies
Program

Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiologyChemistryComputer ScienceEarth & Environmental SciencesMathematicsMedical PhysicsInterdisciplinary Graduate Studies
Program Theme
Program Stream
Supervisor Information
Supervisor Name*
Supervisor Email*
UBCO Academic Department*
Award Information
Relevant Agency*

Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR)Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)Social Sciences and Humanities (SSHRC)
Please review the subject matter guide if you are unsure which agency would be applicable to your research.
Confirmation
Your acknowledgement certifies that you meet the following specific requirements: You accept the terms and conditions of the award as set out in UBC’s Senate Regulations Governing University Awards; You understand that the personal information you provide on this form is collected pursuant to section 26 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It will be used only for the purposes of processing and assessing your scholarship application in accordance with section 32 of the Act. If necessary, it will be disclosed in accordance with sections 32 to 36, as authorized by the Act; You agree to comply with UBC’s Policy on Scholarly Integrity; You certify that the information provided in your application is true, complete, accurate and consistent with institutional policies to the best of your knowledge. The provision of false or inaccurate information may result in sanctions, including termination of funding and disentitlement from eligibility for future funding; and; You acknowledge and accept that UBC reserves the right to follow up in order to validate the applicant information that is provided in the application.*

I acknowledge
Research Project Information
Project Title*
Lay Title*
Provide a title for the project that is in language that is clear to the general public.
Lay Abstract*

Describe the project in a way that is accessible to a lay audience. 0/3000
Sex, Gender, and EDI Considerations
Is sex as a biological variable considered in the research design, methods, analysis and interpretation, and/or dissemination of findings?*

YesNo
Is gender as a socio-cultural factor considered in the research design, methods, analysis and interpretation, and/or dissemination of findings?*

YesNo
Are Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) considered in the research design, methods, analysis and interpretation, and/or dissemination of findings?*

YesNo
Please describe how sex and/or gender, and/or Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, considerations will be integrated into your research proposal or explain why sex and/or gender, and/or Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, are not applicable to your research proposal (mandatory):*

For additional information, please see the Tri-Agency page relevant to your research: NSERC (https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/Policies-Politiques/EDI_guidance-Conseils_EDI_eng.asp), SSHRC (https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/nfrf-fnfr/edi-eng.aspx), or CIHR (https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/50833.html).0/2000
Attachments
Outline of Proposed Research (.pdf only)*

Maximum 2 pages. Formatting requirements in the application instructions must be adhered to. Any extraneous pages will be removed prior to review.
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Bibliography (.pdf only)*

Maximum 5 pages. May include a bibliography for your proposed research, and/or bibliographic details for all citations included in your research proposal (ensure that these are clear and complete to allow reviewers to locate the sources easily).
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Contributions and Statements (.pdf only)*

Maximum 2 pages. Part 1: Contributions to research, Part 2: Most significant contributions to research, and Part 3: Applicant's statement. Please see application instructions for further details regarding the contributions and statements submission: https://gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca/resources/award-opportunities/killam-doctoral-scholarship/
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Transcripts*

Please upload a single PDF file of all transcripts from your complete academic history, including transcripts for your current degree. Your current transcripts MUST show your current fall registration if applicable. Password protected documents are not acceptable. Please remove the password for, or print and scan, any password-protected PDFs.
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Special Circumstances (Optional)(.pdf only)

Maximum 1 page. Describe any special circumstances that have had an effect on your performance or productivity. This includes delays in disseminating research results due to health problems, family responsibilities, parental leave, disabilities, trauma and loss or other applicable circumstances. Explain any gaps in the chronology of your experience (including relevant employment).
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Referee Information
Referee 1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Referee 1 Email*
Referee 2 Name*

First NameLast Name
Referee 2 Email*
Your personal information is collected under the authority of section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to gradadmin.ubco@ubc.ca.
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Killam Doctoral Award Application

Applicant Information

Degree Information

Supervisor Information

Award Information

Confirmation

Research Project Information

Sex, Gender, and EDI Considerations

Attachments

Referee Information