The Faculty of Medicine (FoM) has launched its internal selection process for the Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship. The ATM Community is likely full of eligible candidates who may apply for this funding to support their translational research endeavours. These Awards are provided to early-to-mid-career researchers who possess potential for significant impact in their field of scholarship.
Eligibility: Recently tenured faculty (within 3-4 years) who are no more than 15 years post-PhD. Specific eligibility conditions and exceptions apply.
Funding Amount: One-time research allowance of $50,000. Additional funding of $60,000 will be provided to the awardee’s academic unit to help offset teaching load over the 2-year period.
Funding Term: 2 academic years, beginning 1 July 2025
Nomination Process: Researchers can self-nominate for the FoM internal process. From the internal process, the FoM Dean can submit up to 2 nominations to the annual UBC-wide competition (which offers up to 6 awardees).
FoM Internal Nomination Deadline: 28 October 2024
Full Nomination (by FoM Dean) Deadline: 15 November 2024
To apply for theFoM’s internal competition, please review the instructions and follow the process carefully.
For full information regarding this award, including past winners, please visit the UBC Office of Research Prizes & Awards.