OpenFieldJoint Memorial-CNA Doctoral Fellowship in Autonomous Marine Navigation
Four-year joint doctoral research appointment investigating autonomous vessel path planning, obstacle avoidance in harsh North Atlantic ice environments, and underwater acoustic telemetry.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in naval architecture, robotics, or computer engineering with GPA 3.5+
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall with writing 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis or peer-reviewed publication in autonomous surface vessel (ASV) control
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: $28,000 CAD annual research stipend plus full tuition waiver and vessel trial funds
- Application fee
- $100 CAD
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 CAD (100% funded through collaborative research agreement)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Cohort intake 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official College of the North Atlantic documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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