OpenFieldUNBC Northern Health Leaders Graduate Fellowship
Doctoral and master's fellowship supporting innovative community-based epidemiology and rural health delivery systems across northern British Columbia.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.5/4.33 undergraduate or master's GPA in health sciences or related disciplines.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 (no band under 6.5) or TOEFL iBT 94.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- 1,500-word proposed thesis outline on northern rural health equity.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $18,500 annual research stipend plus full northern travel allowance
- Application fee
- CAD $125
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $5,850 per academic year (subsidized domestic/international research rate)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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