Canada · Internship · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Cape Breton Former Coal Mining Legacy & Geothermal District Energy Practicum

Five-month applied field research internship monitoring geothermal energy extraction from flooded historical coal mine shafts in Glace Bay, providing low-carbon heating for municipal infrastructure.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled in graduate environmental engineering, earth science, or clean technology
English language proficiency: Fluency in English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Familiarity with thermodynamic heat exchange models, groundwater monitoring, or hydrogeology
Recommendation letters: One academic faculty endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: CAD $3,100/month research internship salary + mine water thermal modeling placement
Application fee: CAD $0
Tuition / joining costs: Full internship waiver

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 1, 2027 (Summer 2027 placement)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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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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