Dorothy Killam Fellowship 2025, hosted by the University of Calgary and supported by the National Research Council, is now accepting applications for its next cohort.
The Dorothy Killam Fellowship 2025 is open to dedicated researcher with a vision to drive transformational change through innovative scholarship.
This highly regarded fellowship provides exceptional researchers with the time and resources needed to focus on projects of national or global significance.
The Dorothy Killam Fellowship 2025 supports exceptional mid-career researchers in Canada with groundbreaking projects of national/global significance.
Funding Package For The Fellowship 2025
Each Dorothy Killam Fellowship offers a generous award of $80,000 CAD per year for two (02) years, for a total of $160,000 CAD. These are research release-time fellowships, designed to free recipients from teaching and administrative duties, enabling them to dedicate themselves fully to their research initiatives. The fellowship supports research across a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Humanities.
- Natural Sciences.
- Social Sciences.
- Engineering.
- Health Sciences.
- Other interdisciplinary studies linking any of the above
The award is granted to individuals, but funding is administered by the Canadian research institution where the fellow is employed.
Eligibility Criteria for The Fellowship 2025
The Dorothy Killam Fellowships are designed for early- to mid-career researchers who:
- Have typically completed their PhD within the last 15 years.
- Are currently employed at a Canadian university or research institute.
- Must demonstrate qualities like inclusive collaboration, barrier-breaking innovation, and research leadership.
- Align with the values associated with the Killam legacy:
- Inclusive Collaborator – Engages across diverse communities and perspectives.
- Barrier Breaker – Challenges conventional norms through forward-thinking research.
- Research Leader – Builds partnerships and leads with academic influence
Each year, between 5 and 8 fellowships are awarded based on the quality of applications and selection committee approval.
Benefits of The Dorothy Killam Fellowship 2025
Successful applicant of The Dorothy Killam Fellowship 2025 would enjoy the following benefits;
- $80,000/year for 2 years ($160,000 total).
- Funds replace teaching/admin duties, allowing dedicated research time (salary/benefits continue).
- A number of 5-8 fellowships awarded annually.
Document Requirements for The Dorothy Killam Fellowship 2025
All eligible applicants would be required to submit the following documents;
- Preliminary research abstract (due April 30, 2025).
- Full proposal.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Candidate statement.
- 2 reference letters.
To Apply for the Dorothy Killam Fellowship 2025, click HERE.
Application Timeline for The Dorothy Killam Fellowship 2025
Here are the key dates for 2025 application cycle for the Dorothy Killam Fellowship 2025:
April 7, 2025: Optional SUPPORT Review Deadline (University of Calgary internal review for feedback)
April 7, 2025 – 4:30 PM: Internal institutional review deadline (submit research proposal, candidate statement, and approvals form)
April 30, 2025: Deadline to submit a preliminary research abstract through the fellowship portal (new requirement for 2025)
May 13, 2025: Final date to submit full application documents to University of Calgary’s Research Services Office
May 22, 2025 – 11:59 PM: Official application deadline.
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