OpenFieldCollaborative Doctoral Fellowship in Atlantic Coastal Wetland and Estuarine Biogeochemistry
Four-year doctoral candidacy investigating blue carbon storage, coastal erosion mitigation, and eelgrass restoration within the UNESCO Bras d'Or Lake Biosphere Reserve in Cape Breton.
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 Marine Biology, Oceanography, or Environmental Science with 80%+ standing
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 83
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis or peer-reviewed publication in estuarine biogeochemistry or coastal hydrology
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $25,000/year guaranteed graduate stipend + Bras d'Or Lake biosphere reserve research station access
- Application fee
- CAD $120
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $16,800/year (offset by departmental fellowships)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027 entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Cape Breton University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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