OpenFieldMRU Rocky Mountain Ecosystems Collaborative Doctoral Research Fellowship
Four-year joint doctoral fellowship investigating hydrological shifts, glacier retreat, and watershed ecological resilience along the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies.
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, Forestry, or Environmental Science with minimum 3.5/4.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive thesis proposal on alpine headwaters or sub-alpine biodiversity
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $26,500 annual living stipend plus tuition fee waiver through university partnerships
- Application fee
- CAD $100
- 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 Royal University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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