Sponsor
National Research Council Canada
Sponsor deadline:
Internal deadline:
Award Details
The Dorothy Killam Fellowships support scholars who:
- demonstrate commitment to building Canada’s future and alignment with Killam attributes (inclusive collaborator, barrier breaker, research leader)
- are mid-career researchers (typically have completed their PhD no more than 15 years prior)
- are employed at a Canadian research institution
The Dorothy Killam Fellowships are valued at $80,000 CAD per year for a total of up to $160,000 for 2 years, and Fellows are relieved of all teaching and/or administrative duties for the period of the fellowship.
The funds are intended to assist the institution to cover the costs of replacement of the applicant while still paying regular salary and benefits during the 2-year fellowship period. Recipients must obtain support for research and laboratory costs from other sources. All fellowship dispersals are administered to the existing research institution of the applicant.
New in 2025, candidates must submit preliminary abstracts (150 words) by April 30/25 through the Killam Program portal to facilitate expert review.
Candidates must submit their final applications using the portal by May 22, 2025. Please consult the National Killam Program guidance documents for application instructions and submission details.
UBC nomination requirements and support:
Note that institutional sign-off is required for this award. For each application, Department Heads must email meaghan.miller@ubc.ca by May 19, 2025 to confirm:
- Employment of the candidate for up to 2 years from the start of the fellowship.
- Support of the candidate’s release from teaching and administrative duties for the duration of the fellowship.
- If the candidate wins a fellowship, the Department/Unit Head or authorized signatory will sign off on the Research Project Information Form (RPIF) and the conditions it entails.
The Office of Research Prizes and Awards provides consults and reviews of application materials for this competition, and liaises with the sponsor. Please send questions, draft documents or other requests to meaghan.miller@ubc.ca.