Location: Canada
Program: Postgraduate – Doctoral (PhD) Degree
Eligibility: Canadian and International Students
Duration: Up to 4 years
Deadline: Not Specified
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The Killam Predoctoral Scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis by Dalhousie University to outstanding graduate students in doctoral programs across any discipline in the sciences, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. The base value of the scholarship is $42,000 per year ($14,000 per term) for up to three years, provided the award holder maintains eligibility. Recipients are required to apply for a Tri-agency CGRS-D within the first two years of holding the award, and successful applicants will have their award topped up to $48,000 per year and the duration extended to the end of their fourth year in the PhD program. The scholarship may also include a relocation allowance for new scholars moving to Nova Scotia, paid parental leave benefits, and provisions for non-paid interruptions of up to 12 months for approved leaves of absence.
Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities, Dalhousie is renowned for its world-class graduate programs, strong research culture, and diverse academic community. The university offers over 90 master’s and 45 PhD programs across a wide range of disciplines, attracting talented students from across Canada and around the world. The Killam Predoctoral Scholarship reflects Dalhousie’s long-standing commitment to supporting exceptional doctoral researchers and nurturing the next generation of academic and scientific leaders.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Up to $48,000 per year ($16,000 per term) and the duration is extended to the end of the fourth year in the PhD program
- Relocation allowance for new Killam Scholars relocating to Nova Scotia (reimbursement of travel expenses, not to exceed the lowest cost airfare by the most direct route)
- Paid parental leave benefits for scholars who do not have access to other paid parental leave supports through tri-agency funding (effective May 1, 2021)
- Non-paid interruption of award for up to 12 months for an approved leave of absence
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- This scholarship is open to both Canadian and international students pursuing a full time doctoral (PhD) degree at Dalhousie University
- This scholarship must be taken up no later than the 7th term in the PhD program
- You must have spent less than six terms (24 months) in your PhD as of May 1st of the award year to be eligible to apply.
- Killam scholarship recipients are expected to participate in Killam scholar initiatives and events whenever possible to help build the research community at Dalhousie University
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
Killam Predoctoral Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to outstanding doctoral students across any discipline. The application and selection process is managed at the faculty level, with each faculty nominating candidates through their own internal review processes. Prospective applicants should contact their intended program of study after October 15, 2025 for specific selection details and nomination procedures.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
