OpenFieldOMAFRA-U of G Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) Doctoral Scholarship
Prestigious agri-food research award providing multi-year funding to PhD candidates working on priority research projects for Ontario's agri-food sector.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class honours (minimum A- / 80% equivalent) in previous degree
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 89
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 1,000-word research proposal addressing OMAFRA priority research themes
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic references certifying research aptitude
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $27,000 per year for up to three years plus business training and policy modules
- Application fee
- CAD $120 (University of Guelph graduate application fee)
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $8,100/year (Domestic) or CAD $23,400/year (International)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) - University of Guelph documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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