OpenFieldPh.D. in Educational Sustainability Doctoral Research Fellowship
Interdisciplinary doctoral program exploring social, environmental, and institutional sustainability within indigenous pedagogy, ecological systems, and educational transformation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Education or related social sciences with minimum 80% average
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 writing) or TOEFL 94
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Four-page doctoral dissertation research proposal and writing sample
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters verifying research aptitude
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $24,000 per year for four years plus teaching assistantship
- Application fee
- CAD $130 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $7,900 domestic / CAD $19,800 international per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nipissing University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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