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Bay of Fundy Marine Microbial Ecology Collaborative Doctoral Fellowship

Four-year joint doctoral research fellowship investigating benthic microbial communities and extreme tidal nutrient turnover in Atlantic Canada.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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, Biochemistry, or Oceanography with high academic distinction
English language proficiency
IELTS 7.0 overall
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Master's thesis and publication in aquatic ecology or microbial genomics
Recommendation letters
Three academic reference letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
CAD $26,000 annual living stipend plus complete tuition offset through Atlantic NSERC grants
Application fee
CAD $50
Tuition / joining costs
Covered by research fellowship

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 31, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

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

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