Nominations are now open for this year's UBC Distinguished University Scholar program. This designation recognizes faculty members at UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses who have distinguished themselves as exceptional scholars in research and/or teaching and learning, or who have demonstrated strong leadership potential in these areas.
Up to 10 new Distinguished University Scholars will be named for 2025 on recommendation to the President by an adjudication panel.
Deans are invited to submit nominations by the extended deadline of September 25, 2025. The results will be announced in December 2025/January 2026.
Please visit the Distinguished University Scholar page for more details about the program, including eligibility and nomination package requirements.