The University of Calgary offers the following types of Killam awards:

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarships:
These scholarships are open for competition among Ph.D. students who apply to the U. of C.'s Open Scholarship competition. Approximately nine awards are made annually to the top ranking students in the Open competition who are eligible to hold them. The scholarship has the highest monetary value of any of the university's awards ($25,000 per annum) and includes a research allowance. The awards are for two years, the second year being subject to satisfactory progress.

For further information: 
Graduate Scholarship Office
Faculty of Graduate Studies
The University of Calgary
2500 University Dr. N.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
T2N 1N4

Tel: (403) 220-5690
E-Mail:  graduate@ucalgary.ca

Website:  www.grad.ucalgary.ca/killam_scholarship

Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Selected by a special multi-disciplinary committee of the University Research Grants Committee, the recipient of this award is an exceptional new scholar who has obtained a Ph.D. degree within the two years preceding the competition. The award enables the Fellow to work at The University of Calgary, consolidate their research training and develop and initiate original research in their discipline as well as participate in and contribute to the activities of their host department or unit. The award is valued at $45,000 per annual for two years that includes Alberta Health Care, extended health benefits and a $6,000 research allowance. Application guidelines and forms are available on the U.of C's web site. Please follow the links.

Killam Visiting Scholar Awards:
The Killam Visiting Scholar Awards are intended to bring to the University of Calgary distinguished scholars who, by their presence and participation in research and teaching, will make a significant contribution to the academic life of the University. Awards are made for either the Fall or Winter term and include an honorarium of $50,000, plus a travel and research allowance of $3,000. Individuals may not apply on their own behalf. Nominations are made by the head of an academic department, unit or research group at the University of Calgary.

Killam Resident Fellowships:
Available to full-time academic staff of The University of Calgary, these awards are designed to free individuals from teaching and administrative duties for either a Fall or Winter term, in order to complete a significant body of scholarly work which is usually the culmination of several years of ongoing effort. The award provides the recipient's department with funds for a sessional replacement. Approximately 17 awards are available annually.

For further information:
The Executive Secretary, Internal Awards
Research Services
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive N.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 1N4

Canada

Tel: (403) 220-2461E-Mail: tschanz@ucalgary.ca
Website:  www.ucalgary.ca/research

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Chair:
The Killam Memorial Chair is awarded to distinguished scholars with an international reputation and who are devoted to postgraduate work in the scientific and/or engineering fields. The term is for five years, renewable once. The salary is renegotiated with each new chair holder.

For further information:
Office of the Vice-President (Research and International)
The University of Calgary
2500 University Drive N.W.
Calgary, AB  TN2 1N4Canada
TN2 1N4

Tel: (403) 220-5441
Fax: (403) 289-8926
E-Mail: jfennell@ucalgary.ca