Location: Canada
Program: Postgraduate Degree (Master’s and PhD Programs)
Eligibility: All Countries
Duration: Varies by Program
Deadline: Not Specified
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The Trent University Graduate Program offers comprehensive research opportunities for graduate students across four distinct research streams, providing fully funded positions that combine advanced academic training with hands-on research experience. The program brings together interdisciplinary environmental and biological sciences research, offering students the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty members on cutting-edge projects that address critical environmental challenges and advance scientific knowledge. Students can pursue research in Earth Sciences, Natural Resources, and Agriculture; Ecosystem Biogeochemistry and Trace Contaminants; Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation; or Genes, Cells, and Physiological Systems.
Trent University, established in 1964, is a distinctive liberal arts and sciences university located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, approximately 90 minutes northeast of Toronto. Known for its outstanding environmental and biological sciences programs, Trent offers a unique college system that combines personalized learning in small class settings with world-class research opportunities. The university’s Environmental & Life Sciences Graduate Program is housed within the Trent School of the Environment and works collaboratively with the Biology and Chemistry departments, creating an interdisciplinary research community.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full or partial tuition coverage depending on funding package
- Research assistantship stipends
- Teaching assistantship opportunities providing additional income and professional development
- Access to research funding for field work, laboratory supplies, equipment, and conference travel
- Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and research equipment
- Professional development through seminars, workshops, and graduate student events
- Collaborative research opportunities with government agencies (MNRF), NGOs, and industry partners
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must apply for admission to the Environmental & Life Sciences Graduate Program at Trent University (Master’s or PhD level)
- Must possess a strong academic background with an appropriate undergraduate degree (typically in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, ecology, or related fields)
- Minimum academic standing requirements as specified by Trent University Graduate Studies (typically B+ average or higher)
- Must identify and contact potential faculty supervisors whose research interests align with the student’s academic and research goals
- Must demonstrate research potential and relevant academic preparation for graduate-level environmental or life sciences research
- International students must meet English language proficiency requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent)
- Specific eligibility criteria vary depending on the individual research position and faculty supervisor
- Students must be eligible for admission to Trent University’s Graduate Studies programs
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
Selection for Program research positions is conducted by individual faculty supervisors in collaboration with the Graduate Program Director and the Trent University Graduate Studies office. Applications are evaluated based on multiple criteria including academic excellence demonstrated through undergraduate grades, relevant coursework, and academic transcripts; research experience and demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, including previous laboratory work, field work, or undergraduate research projects; alignment between the student’s research interests and the faculty supervisor’s research program and available funding opportunities; quality of the application materials including statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and writing samples.
How to Apply
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