UBC’s Faculty Research Awards recognize the research excellence and scholarly achievements of faculty from across all disciplines, ranging from the applied sciences and medicine to the social sciences and humanities. Award recipients are selected by UBC’s Faculty Research Awards Committee and include early career researchers through to established members of faculty.
Congratulations to the following faculty members from UBC’s Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS):
Gaoheng Zhang, Associate Professor of Italian
UBC Killam Research Prize (Arts & Humanities)
The UBC Killam Research Prize recognizes outstanding research and scholarly contributions by faculty members across various disciplines. Awarded annually, these prestigious prizes celebrate exceptional achievements that advance knowledge and reflect UBC’s commitment to research excellence.
Anna Casas Aguilar, Associate Professor of Spanish
UBC Killam Research Fellowship
The UBC Killam Research Fellowship provides faculty members with support to pursue full-time research during a recognized study leave. These prestigious fellowships enable recipients to make significant advancements in their fields, contributing to UBC’s reputation for research excellence.

