OpenFieldPh.D. in Educational Studies Cooperative Doctoral Fellowship
Collaborative inter-university doctoral program in Nova Scotia exploring educational leadership, critical pedagogy, community development, and indigenous curriculum reconciliation.
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 Education or Master of Arts in relevant field with minimum A- average
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 writing) or TOEFL 95
- 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 $25,000 per year for four years plus research assistantship
- Application fee
- CAD $100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $8,900 domestic / CAD $21,500 international per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official St. Francis Xavier University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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