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Distinguished University Scholar Program

An award program recognizing members of UBC Faculty who have distinguished themselves as exceptional scholars in research and/or teaching and learning. The program runs every two years, with the next invitation for nominations coming in spring of 2027. DUS appointees receive $20,000 one-time research support plus a $20,000 annual stipend for five years.

Perks & benefits

One-time research support of $20,000
Annual stipend of $20,000 per year for five years (potentially renewable once for another five-year term)
Distinguished University Scholar title held as long as tenured member of UBC faculty or Professor Emeritus

Key contacts

Office of the Provost & Vice-President Academic
Administrator
[email protected] 604 822 1261

Sources

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Funding

CAD 20k – CAD 120k

Deadline

March 21, 2027

Opens

May 21, 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Nominees will be full-time tenured UBC faculty members in the research or educational leadership streams, including Associate Professor, Associate Professor of Teaching, Professor, or Professor of Teaching.
Both Vancouver and Okanagan tenured faculty members are eligible for nomination.
As of 2020, a Canada Research Chair holder cannot be nominated for DUS, except where the CRC term would end prior to, or at the same time as, the start date of the DUS appointment.
University Killam Professors, or special chairs such as President's Excellence Chairs, CERCs, Principal's Research Chairs, or Endowed Chairs, would not be eligible for nomination.