Scholarship
KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
The Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is a prestigious award for highly qualified researchers who have recently completed their PhD. It supports advanced research in various disciplines at the University of Calgary.
About this scholarship
KILLAM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is offered by University of Calgary at phd level. The award is valued at CAD 60,000 per year + CAD 4,000 travel allowance, provided as living stipend support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive CAD 60,000 per year + CAD 4,000 travel allowance. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Recent PhD graduates (within 2 years) from any country who have not previously held a postdoctoral position at the University of Calgary.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-11-15. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- University of Calgary
- Award
- CAD 60,000 per year + CAD 4,000 travel allowance
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closing soon · 10 days · 2026-11-15
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-26