UBC offers a number of individual recognition awards to investigators who demonstrate excellence in research.
All disciplines are considered, ranging from the applied sciences and medicine to the social sciences and humanities.
Martha Piper Research Fund
- Please visit the page in this section dedicated to the Martha Piper Research Fund.
Hampton Fund
- Please visit the Office of Research Services for information on the Hampton Fund.
Faculty Research Awards
The following UBC awards are adjudicated by a specially appointed Faculty Research Awards Committee and are recognized at the annual Celebrate Research Awards Gala during Celebrate Research Week in March.
Killam Research Fellowships
- Assist promising faculty members who wish to devote full time to research and study in their field during a recognized study leave
- Based on special distinction of intellect with due regard for sound character and personal qualities
- Maximum award is $15,000 for a twelve-month period
- Deadline for applications: September 15
- Download an application form and guidelines
Killam Research Prizes
- Up to ten prizes of $5,000 each are awarded annually to full-time faculty members in recognition of outstanding research and scholarly contributions
- All fields of research are included
- Deadline for applications: October 1
- Download an application form and guidelines
Jacob Biely Prize
- A $1,500 prize and certificate awarded annually to an active faculty researcher for a distinguished record of published research
- All fields of research are eligible
- Download an application form and guidelines
- Deadline for applications: October 15
Charles McDowell Award
- Medal presented to an outstanding young faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in pure or applied scientific research
- Deadline for applications: October 15
- Download an application form and guidelines
Dorothy Somerset Award for Performance Development in the Visual and Performing Arts
- Biennial award recognizing faculty who have made outstanding contributions to (and performances in) art, music, creative writing, theatre or film
- Deadline for applications: next competition run for Dorothy Somerset is 2012
Sam Black Award for Education and Development in the Visual and Performing Arts
- Biennial award recognizing faculty who have made outstanding education and development contributions to (and performances in) art, music, creative writing, theatre or film; and outstanding scholarship in the fine and creative arts
- Deadline for applications: October 15
- Download an application form and guidelines
President's Award for Public Education through Media
- A $3,000 research stipend presented to a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the University and the community by sharing research expertise via the news media
- Recognizes contributions such as print and broadcast media interviews and expert commentary
- Presented at the annual Celebrate Research Gala in March
Deadline for applications: September 15 - Download an application form and guidelines
