OpenFieldCollaborative Doctoral Fellowship in Great Lakes Aquatic Ecology & Boreal Watershed Science
Four-year doctoral candidacy hosted in collaboration with regional federal research centres, analyzing invasive fish species management, benthic macroinvertebrates, and microplastics in Lake Superior.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Limnology, Aquatic Biology, or Environmental Sciences with 80%+ average
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 86
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis or publication in aquatic habitat assessment or ecotoxicology
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $24,000/year guaranteed doctoral stipend + Great Lakes fisheries vessel research allowance
- Application fee
- CAD $125
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $16,500/year (partially offset by departmental tuition awards)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Algoma University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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