CIHR Doctoral Trainee Award in Thoracic Surgery and Lung Biobanking

Competitive doctoral studentship supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) utilizing the world’s largest respiratory tissue biobank.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: 3.5/4.0 cumulative graduate GPA
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 or institutional French equivalence
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Demonstrated experience in tissue histology, genomics, or biobanking ethics
Recommendation letters: Three letters of recommendation including supervisor endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: CAD $35,000 per year for up to three years
Application fee: CAD $0
Tuition / joining costs: CAD $4,400/year covered by faculty matching grants

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec (IUCPQ) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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