The University of British Columbia is proud to offer the distinguished Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards, valued at a total of approximately $4 million annually. These awards are made possible and supported by the groundbreaking $150 million+ Peter Wall Legacy Fund. 

The Wall Legacy Awards advance research excellence at UBC and will initially focus on scholarly activity and research in British Columbia relating to sustainability in the areas of urban development, water, energy, transportation infrastructure, environmental protection of oceans and waterfronts, and resource-intensive industry.

The recipients of these awards will help move BC and the world forward in sustainable approaches to pressing global issues.

The Program

The Wall Legacy Awards program is comprised of two types of awards:

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Wall Fellowships

Valued at $1 million each, fellowships will be awarded to two faculty members each year.

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Wall Research Awards

Available for individual and team projects from faculty members, as well as graduate students.

The distinguished Wall Fellowships and Wall Research Awards have the potential to generate transformational impact, propelling recipients across all disciplines to the forefront of their fields as their research and scholarly programs generate meaningful solutions to major sustainability challenges.

Wall Collaboration Centre

To help facilitate the collaborative work of these outstanding researchers, UBC is creating the Wall Collaboration Centre as a space to debate, collaborate and advance knowledge.

Located in The University Centre at 6331 Crescent Road, the Wall Collaboration Centre is a dedicated space designed to support interdisciplinary exchange and engagement among Wall Legacy Award recipients and the UBC community. The Centre offers a quiet and collaborative environment suitable for meetings, research discussions, and group gatherings. The space is currently available free of charge for use by Wall Legacy Awardees. It can accommodate:

  • Up to 30 people in a meeting setup
  • Up to 48 people for a banquet-style arrangement
  • Up to 55 people for a standing reception

For inquiries or to learn more, please contact info.walllegacyawards@ubc.ca.

Please note: The Centre will be temporarily closed for renovations starting November 2025, with a planned reopening in Spring 2026. We look forward to welcoming awardees back to the modernized space next Spring.

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