OpenFieldNorthern Aquatic Ecology & Freshwater Remediation Project
Field-intensive research investigation tracking watershed contaminants, toxic algal blooms, and biological remediation across Lake Nipissing and Canadian Shield catchments.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- B.Sc. or equivalent in Aquatic Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Sciences
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate honours thesis or published co-authored report
- Recommendation letters
- Two references from lab directors or academic supervisors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded research assistantship (CAD $22,000 annual stipend)
- Application fee
- No application fee for post-admission appointment
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by faculty grant bursary
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 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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