University
of British Columbia is inviting applications for Killam Postdoctoral
Research Fellowship available for outstanding scholars from around the world.
Fellowships are awarded to engage in innovative research that
will enhance interdisciplinary collaborations and help establish them in
leadership positions in the academic and wider community.
of British Columbia is inviting applications for Killam Postdoctoral
Research Fellowship available for outstanding scholars from around the world.
Fellowships are awarded to engage in innovative research that
will enhance interdisciplinary collaborations and help establish them in
leadership positions in the academic and wider community.
The
University of British Columbia, commonly referred to as UBC, is a public
research university with campuses and facilities in British Columbia, Canada.
University of British Columbia, commonly referred to as UBC, is a public
research university with campuses and facilities in British Columbia, Canada.
Applicants
must have completed all requirements of their PhD no more than 24 months prior
to the anticipated fellowship start date. Completion of PhD requirements refers
to the date that the applicant completed all the steps required for obtaining
their degree. Although these requirements may vary by institution and degree
type, they normally include thesis defense corrections and thesis deposition.
must have completed all requirements of their PhD no more than 24 months prior
to the anticipated fellowship start date. Completion of PhD requirements refers
to the date that the applicant completed all the steps required for obtaining
their degree. Although these requirements may vary by institution and degree
type, they normally include thesis defense corrections and thesis deposition.
Scholarship Description:
- Application
Deadline: November 12, 2018 - Course
Level: Fellowships are available for
pursuing postdoctoral research program. - Study
Subject: Fellowships are
awarded to engage in innovative research that will enhance
interdisciplinary collaborations and help establish them in leadership
positions in the academic and wider community. - Scholarship
Award: It consists of $50,000
annual stipend for a maximum of two years, plus a travel research
allowance of $4,000 over two years. - Number
of Scholarships: Not Known - Nationality: Citizens
of any country - Scholarship
can be taken in Canada
Eligibility for the Scholarship:
- Eligible
Countries: Citizens of any country can apply
for these Fellowships. - Entrance
Requirements: In keeping with
the original spirit of the Killam Endowments, the goal of the Killam
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships program is to bring outstanding scholars
from around the world to UBC in order to engage in innovative research
that will enhance interdisciplinary collaborations and help establish them
in leadership positions in the academic and wider community. As such,
applicants must be able to contribute fresh intellectual insights to
UBC.Applicants: - must
have completed all requirements of their PhD no more than 24 months prior
to the anticipated fellowship start date. Completion of PhD requirements
refers to the date that the applicant completed all the steps required
for obtaining their degree. Although these requirements may vary by
institution and degree type, they normally include thesis defense
corrections and thesis deposition. It is not the convocation date. The
period of eligibility may be extended for applicants who have had their
career interrupted or delayed for the purpose of childrearing, illness,
or health-related family responsibilities. The interruption(s) or
delay(s) must have occurred after the applicant completed all the
requirements of their PhD. Note that the eligibility window will only be
extended by the duration of the delay(s) or interruption(s), to a maximum
of one year. Justification for the extension must be provided in the Special
Circumstances attachment. - must
not have pursued PhD-level studies at any campus of the University of
British Columbia. - must
not currently hold a tenure-track or continuing faculty position at a
university or college. Applicants who currently hold a temporary, term,
or non-tenure track faculty appointments are eligible to apply. - may
be citizens of any country; though there are no restrictions regarding
nationality of applicants, successful candidates must be able to meet all
Canadian immigration requirements
Fellowships
are tenable only at UBC, and fellows are expected to make the UBC campus their
base while holding the fellowship, apart from necessary research trips (no more
than three months in each year of the fellowship).
are tenable only at UBC, and fellows are expected to make the UBC campus their
base while holding the fellowship, apart from necessary research trips (no more
than three months in each year of the fellowship).
- English
Language Requirements: Applicants from
outside the home country will often need to meet specific English
language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Application Procedure:
How
to Apply: The applicant completes and
submits an application form and arranges delivery of all required documents to
the UBC department or unit to which the application is being made. Each UBC
department or unit sets its own deadline for receipt of applications.
to Apply: The applicant completes and
submits an application form and arranges delivery of all required documents to
the UBC department or unit to which the application is being made. Each UBC
department or unit sets its own deadline for receipt of applications.
