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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Boreal Ecology & Environmental Remediation

Doctoral research examining boreal forest restoration, mine tailings revegetation, watershed recovery, and heavy metal bioaccumulation in northern biomes.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: MSc in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or Forestry with 78%+ average
English language proficiency: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 across all bands)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis abstract and 3-page proposed dissertation topic
Recommendation letters: Three academic reference letters

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

Financial support / stipend: Guaranteed minimum funding package of $22,000 CAD/year for 4 years
Application fee: $120 CAD
Tuition / joining costs: $22,800 CAD/year (subsidized by research awards)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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