NOTE: The current competition for the 2021 Killam Research Fellowships is cancelled.
Killam Research Fellowships
What is this award?
The Killam Research Fellowships provide support to scholars of exceptional ability by granting them time to pursue research projects of broad significance and widespread interest within the disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering, or studies linking any of these disciplines.
Award amount
$70,000 a year (fellowship granted for two years)
How to Qualify
Apply to the Council.
A peer assessment committee will select the recipients from among all applications received.
Visit the Killam Program website for more information on the Killam Fellowships.
Deadline
Annual
Who created this award?
These awards, which are among the most distinguished research fellowships in Canada, were established by the Killam Trusts by means of a gift and bequest from Mrs. Dorothy J. Killam in memory of her husband, Izaak Walton Killam, and his outstanding achievements.
Further Information
Luiza Pereira
Program Officer
E-mail: luiza.pereira@canadacouncil.ca
613-566-4414, ext. 4086
Toll free: 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4086
TTY: 1-866-585-5559
Cancelled
Prize Amount
$70,000
We are committed to equity in all our activities, including the administration of our prizes.