Dorothy Killam Fellowship

The Dorothy Killam Fellowships provide time release to support scholars (faculty) of exceptional ability who are engaged in 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. 
 
A Dorothy Killam Fellow is a leading researcher whose superior, ground-breaking, best-in-class research stands to have significant impact on a national or global scale. A Fellow is someone who also reflects some of the Killam attributes:
 
- Inclusive collaborator
- Barrier breaker
- Research leader

$80,000 per year for a total of up to $160,000 available over 2 years. 

Eligibility: The Dorothy Killam Fellowships support scholars who:
 
- demonstrate commitment to building Canada’s future and alignment with Killam attributes.
- are mid-career researchers who usually 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.
-are employed at a Canadian research institution and will be employed for the duration of the fellowship (2 years) with proof of employment.
 
A Dorothy Killam Fellowship provides 2 full years of release time typically beginning no later than January 1, 2027, following notification of the fellowship in 2026. Support may not be requested for less than the full 2-year fellowship period. The support for the second year depends on provision and approval of an interim research report.
 
Typically, a Fellowship recipient is a faculty member at a Canadian university with significant teaching and/or administrative responsibilities. Applicants must not have already been awarded a fellowship from the Killam Program of the Canada Council for the Arts.
  
As this Fellowship involves release time, you must seek approval from your School Director/Department Chair indicating support for your application and agreeing to the eligibility requirement of institutional support for up to 2 years from the start of the fellowship. This is attested directly by the institution and the applicant. The attestations should be finalized by the internal deadline for application. Please contact (sandra.jezik@umanitoba.ca) for details. 

The 2026 program cycle will open on March 25, 2026. The National Killam Program is hosting virtual information sessions regarding the National Killam Program in [English] Mar 12 (12:30PM - 1:30 PM CST). These sessions will provide an overview of the National Killam Program, general advice on developing strong submission packages, and information on program changes. If you are able to attend, please RSVP at KillamProgram-ProgrammeKillam@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca indicating your full name, preferred date of participation and any accessibility requirements.