UBC Schmidt Science Fellowships for International Students in Canada, 2020 for PhD

  •  PhD
  •  01-Jul-2020
  •   Canada
  • $$  $100,000

Watch your dream of studying overseas come true with the Schmidt Science Fellowships at the University of British Columbia in Canada. The funding is awarded to both domestic and international students for the academic session 2020-2021.

The program aims to provide the next generation of scientific leaders and innovators with an exceptional opportunity.

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UBC Schmidt Science Fellowships for International Students in Canada, 2020 for PhD Established in 1908, The University of British Columbia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Vancouver (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kelowna. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, British Columbia, The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of British Columbia (UBC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 111 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Canadian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Postdoctoral study for at least one year in a world-leading laboratory in a field different from their existing area of expertise.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must have to meet the following criteria:
  • Have conducted their graduate degree in the natural sciences (Astronomy, Biology – including Neurobiology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Sciences), Engineering, Mathematics, or Computing – and all sub-disciplines therein.
  • Have completed or expect to complete all of the requirements for the conferral of their PhD in one of these fields between 1 May 2019 and 30 June 2020. Note: to be nominated by UBC, candidates must have received (or will receive) their PhD from UBC.
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Offered Benefits

Fellows receive a stipend of $100,000 and are supported by the program to undertake a full-time, postdoctoral study for at least one year.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To be considered for the opportunity , candidates must take admission in the doctoral degree program at the University of British Columbia. After being registered, candidates will be considered for this education award.
  • Supporting Documents: Applicants must submit a CV of the nominee, including publications (maximum three pages), a statement from the nominee (maximum one page), and a proposal from the nominee (maximum two pages).
  • Admission Requirements: Candidates must check the entry requirement of their chosen program.
  • Language Requirement: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language requirements in order to be able to study at the university.
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