OpenFieldMacEwan Urban Wildlife & Biodiversity Collaborative Doctoral Fellowship
Doctoral research initiative examining North Saskatchewan river valley biodiversity, urban mammalian movement ecology, and ecological corridor maintenance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Ecology, Conservation Biology, or Environmental Studies with minimum 3.5/4.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive thesis proposal on urban river valley ecological resilience
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $25,000 annual stipend plus tuition waiver via university research partnerships
- Application fee
- CAD $110
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by fellowship grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Research year 2027/28)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official MacEwan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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