OpenFieldRural Development Institute (RDI) Northern Communities Research Assistantship
Applied research post at RDI evaluating rural economic diversification, food security in remote northern communities, and Indigenous resource governance models.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BSc or BA in Rural Development, Geography, Economics, or Indigenous Studies
- English language proficiency
- 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated skills in qualitative community-based participatory research or GIS mapping
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Research stipend ($18,500 CAD/year) via SSHRC and provincial research grants
- Application fee
- $140 CAD
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition discount support applied
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
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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