What do the UBC and McGill doctoral fellowships cover for me as an international PhD student in Canada?
The UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship offers a CAD 24,000 stipend plus full tuition per year for up to 4 years from September 2026. McGill Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowship offers up to CAD 35,000 per year for 3 years, with a Differential Fee Waiver for international students. Both accept international applicants.
Both fellowships accept international students and pay a yearly amount. UBC offers a CAD 24,000 (approx INR 16.25 L) stipend plus full tuition, while McGill offers up to CAD 35,000 (approx INR 23.70 L) per year.
Coverage of the two fellowships
| Fellowship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship | Domestic and international students beginning eligible full-time doctoral programmes | CAD 24,000 (approx INR 16.25 L) stipend plus full tuition per year, for up to 4 years from September 2026 |
| McGill Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowship | Incoming students accepted into a McGill doctoral programme; international students eligible; a first-class academic record is needed | Up to CAD 35,000 (approx INR 23.70 L) per year for 3 years, plus a Differential Fee Waiver for international students |
Another Canadian option
Canada Graduate Research Scholarships - Doctoral are listed at CAD 40,000 (approx INR 27.09 L) per year for 36 months. International applicants can be eligible but must be registered in a Canadian doctoral programme by the deadline, and up to 15% of awards are open to them.
My Advice
Check whether an award accepts students directly from outside Canada or needs you to be registered in a Canadian doctoral programme already. Read the official page for the current cycle before you plan around any figure.
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