OpenFieldNewfoundland Boreal Forest Biomass & Mineral Spectral Analysis Project
Applied research project utilizing drone-mounted hyperspectral imaging and AI classification to map critical mineral outcroppings and quantify boreal carbon stocks across Newfoundland.
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 postgraduate geomatics, environmental technology, or mining engineering
- English language proficiency
- English language proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research prospectus on hyperspectral mineral mapping or forest carbon inventory
- Recommendation letters
- CNA research chair endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $7,500 CAD student research grant plus hyperspectral sensor laboratory access
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Included in enrolled program tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Spring 2027 field season)
- 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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