National Killam Program

**Overview of the Killam Program** The National Killam Program is privately funded through the generous contribution of Dorothy J. Killam to build Canada's future by encouraging advanced study. Since its inception, the Killam Trusts have provided more than $1 billion for higher education in Canada. There are more than 8,000 Killam laureates worldwide. The Program's vision, mission and values are: **Vision:** Building Canada's future through advanced study. **Mission:** To provide scholarships, fellowships, prizes and other funding to scholars who contribute to building Canada's future and increasing the scientific attainment of Canadians through research excellence. **Values:** Research excellence, innovation, humanity and multidisciplinary research.