OpenFieldPh.D. in Biomolecular Science & RNA Biochemistry Fellowship
Doctoral research program based at the Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI), utilizing cryo-EM, NMR, and X-ray crystallography to dissect non-coding RNA mechanisms.
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 Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Molecular Biology with minimum 3.5 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's research thesis and 3-page research proposal on RNA biophysics
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $25,000 per year for four years plus NSERC top-up eligibility
- Application fee
- CAD $140 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $7,500 domestic / CAD $20,400 international per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Lethbridge documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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