OpenFieldDoctoral Research Assistantship in Permafrost Degradation and Boreal Hydrology
Four-year funded doctoral position investigating permafrost thaw impacts on infrastructure integrity and water catchments across central Labrador.
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 Master of Science degree in civil engineering, earth sciences, or environmental science
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis summary and publication record in geosciences or hydrology
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic letters detailing quantitative field skills
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $28,000 annual stipend guaranteed for 4 years plus complete laboratory instrumentation access
- Application fee
- CAD $120
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition fully reimbursed via graduate assistantship stipend waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Labrador Institute of Memorial University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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