OpenFieldThe Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) of the University of Guelph is Canada’s historic, premier academic institution for agriculture, food innovation, environmental sciences, and rural development, consistently ranked among the top agricultural faculties worldwide.
Founded in 1874—predating the University of Guelph by almost a century—the Ontario Agricultural College is an internationally acclaimed center for agri-food research, animal biosciences, soil health, and sustainable plant agriculture. OAC encompasses six academic departments and operates major research stations across Ontario in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Its researchers spearhead global breakthroughs in DNA barcoding, livestock genomics, precision drone agronomy, and climate-resilient crop breeding.
Prestigious agri-food research award providing multi-year funding to PhD candidates working on priority research projects for Ontario's agri-food sector.
Endowed graduate fellowship supporting exceptional students pursuing MSc or PhD studies in soil microbiology, organic carbon cycling, and regenerative tillage.
Two-year thesis-based graduate program conducting experimental research in the Canadian Food and Advanced Technology Centre and Guelph Food Technology Centre.
Competitive entrance award for incoming undergraduate students entering the four-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree.
Prestigious fellowship supporting graduate researchers working across interdisciplinary food policy, agricultural economics, and community nutrition systems.
Paid sixteen-week summer field technician practicum at the Elora and Arkell research stations operating automated flux towers and crop sensors.
Continuing education certificate offering five online courses in urban permaculture, vertical hydroponics, integrated pest management, and soil ecology.
Professor of Plant Agriculture & Soybean Breeding Specialist
Prominent plant geneticist breeding high-yielding, cold-tolerant soybean varieties with enhanced protein and isoflavone profiles for food and industrial processing.
Topics: Soybean Molecular Genetics, Seed Composition Modification, Marker-Assisted Crop Breeding
View researcher profile ↗Professor Emeritus of Food Science & Natural Product Chemist
Celebrated food chemist renowned globally for analyzing exotic foods, forensic food fraud detection, and the physical chemistry of natural polysaccharides and proteins.
Topics: Food Authentication & Chemistry, Natural Bioactive Compounds, Rare Food Commodities Analysis
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Environmental Sciences & Director of Soils at Guelph
Internationally recognized environmental scientist measuring nitrous oxide emissions, winter freeze-thaw cycles, and cover crop impacts on long-term soil carbon storage.
Topics: Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Micrometeorology, Soil Carbon Fluxes
View researcher profile ↗All listings are compiled from official university sources and reviewed under OpenField editorial standards. Program availability, scholarship quotas, and entry requirements are subject to university revisions. Applicants should confirm all deadlines with Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) - University of Guelph's official admissions office.
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