Canada · PhD · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Collaborative Doctoral Candidacy in Prairie Agricultural Soil Microbiology with UManitoba

Four-year joint doctoral research fellowship investigating soil fungal mycorrhizae, biological nitrogen fixation, and microbial diversity in regenerative prairie cropping.

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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: MSc in Microbiology, Agronomy, or Soil Science with 3.5+ GPA
English language proficiency: 6.5 overall (no individual band below 6.0)
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 $22,000 CAD/year research stipend for 4 years
Application fee: $140 CAD
Tuition / joining costs: Subsidized via research fellowship

Dates and verification

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

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Brandon University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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