OpenFieldMRU Centre for Community Disaster Research (CCDR) Project
Interdisciplinary research placement studying social vulnerability, wildfire evacuation trauma, and community resilience in rural and Indigenous Albertan communities.
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 social work, sociology, or public health with GPA 3.2/4.0+
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research prospectus on post-flood wildfire community psychosocial recovery
- Recommendation letters
- Two faculty recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $12,000 project research stipend plus disaster field interview travel funds
- Application fee
- CAD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- N/A (Funded research grant placement)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 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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