The University of British Columbia (UBC) is now accepting applications for the Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) Program 2026. This prestigious and fully funded fellowship provides eligible students with financial support of at least $18,200 per year, along with full tuition coverage for up to four years of doctoral study.
The 4YF is available to students entering their first year of full-time PhD, DMA, or MDPhD programs, though it may also be awarded to continuing students.
Through this fellowship, UBC aims to attract and retain outstanding domestic and international doctoral candidates by offering stable, long-term financial support to aid their academic and research pursuits.
This guide outlines the fellowship’s benefits, eligibility criteria, and application process.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Both domestic and foreign students are welcome.
- must submit an application to be admitted to a UBC graduate program that qualifies.
- Full-time PhD, DMA, or MDPhD students should be beginning their first year of study (continuing students may also be eligible).
- must show adequate academic achievement in order to keep financing for the whole four years.
Host Country : Canada
All countries are eligible.
Reward: Complete Scholarship | Annual Stipend of $18,200 No IELTS Needed
Benefits :
- Complete tuition fee coverage
- A living allowance of $18,200 per year
- Although 4YF funding can be given for a maximum of four years, the length of time may change based on certain conditions.
- Funding is only available if students continue to make excellent academic progress.
Deadline: December 2025
