OpenFieldGraduate Research Assistantship in Traumatic Brain Injury and Neuroprotection
Two-year MSc research scholarship evaluating serum biomarkers (GFAP, UCH-L1), cerebral microdialysis, and targeted temperature management in acute trauma patients.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BSc in neuroscience, physiology, or biochemistry with minimum 3.4 GPA.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Academic transcripts, research CV, and 1,000-word proposed thesis outline.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic faculty letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $25,000 annual research stipend from the Neuroscience & Mental Health Institute (NMHI)
- Application fee
- CAD $135 graduate application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $6,200 (domestic) / CAD $16,000 (international) per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Alberta Hospital - Division of Emergency Medicine documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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