Dorothy Killam Fellowships
The Dorothy Killam Fellowships support early-to-mid career scholars of exceptional ability by granting 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.
Visit the National Killam Program website for more information on the Dorothy Killam Fellowships.
Value and Duration
$160,000 over two years.
Eligibility
Typically, applicants are mid-career researchers who completed their PhD no more than 15 years prior, though special circumstances may result in applicants being more or less than 15 years post-PhD.
Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Form | April 7, 2026 |
| Internal cuResearch Approval Form | May 14, 2026 |
| Submission of nomination package | May 21, 2026 |
Special Requirements
The candidate’s home faculty must approve the release time from employment funded through this fellowship.
How to Apply
The Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) (OVPRII) coordinates the submission of the nomination package.
A cuResearch Approval Form is needed prior to submission.
Contact Us
Rachel Barken: rachel.barken@carleton.ca