OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental & Life Sciences (Aquatic Biogeochemistry & Northern Ecology)
Four-year doctoral candidacy in the Environmental & Life Sciences Graduate Program, investigating watershed nutrient dynamics, carbon cycling in boreal catchments, or Arctic freshwater biodiversity.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 80% (A-) average in Master of Science degree
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (minimum 6.0 each band) or TOEFL iBT 86
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master thesis or prior peer-reviewed research publications in environment
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $24,500/year guaranteed minimum graduate assistantship + aquatic research stipend
- Application fee
- CAD $125
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $18,400/year (offset by departmental doctoral bursaries)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027 entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Trent University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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