OpenFieldSenior Scholars Research Grant in Environmental Aging and Coastal Ecology
Competitive grant evaluating the effects of climate adaptation on coastal Nova Scotia ecosystems, combining citizen science data with senior peer analysis.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Prior academic research experience in biological sciences or environmental ecology.
- English language proficiency
- English proficiency required.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Project methodology, detailed field budget, and public dissemination plan.
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic references.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $4,000 project grant covering fieldwork, data collection, and public lecture delivery
- Application fee
- CAD $25 registration fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $210 annual membership fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Seniors' College Association of Nova Scotia documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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