OpenFieldSt. Lawrence Estuary Ecosystem and Urban Biodiversity Field Study
Applied environmental research initiative assessing water quality parameters, microbial biodiversity, and wetland preservation along the St. Lawrence River watershed.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Cumulative collegiate GPA of 3.3/4.0 (R-score minimum 28.0) across biological and ecological coursework.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 or demonstrated bilingual English-French conversational competence.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required for undergraduate field research internships.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research rationale statement explaining interest in aquatic bio-indicators and riparian conservation.
- Recommendation letters
- Letter of nomination from a Champlain St. Lawrence faculty member in Biology or Chemistry.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Undergraduate research stipend: CAD $3,000 supported by regional environmental sustainability partners
- Application fee
- Zero internal research application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Funded research appointment; no supplementary tuition charged for laboratory field units
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2027 (Summer Research Term Allocation)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Champlain College, St. Lawrence documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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