OpenFieldPhD in Plant Sciences & High-Throughput Crop Phenomics
Doctoral program at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, employing root imaging, drone hyperspectral phenotyping, and genomic selection to breed climate-resilient canola and wheat.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Agronomy, Plant Genetics, or Crop Science with 75%+ standing
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Laboratory or field breeding experience
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) Fellowship: CAD $27,000/year
- Application fee
- CAD $120
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $9,450/year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Saskatchewan documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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