The Simon Fraser University Scholarship 2026 offers international students an excellent opportunity to pursue fully funded Master’s and PhD programs in Canada.
Successful applicants will receive comprehensive financial support, including an annual stipend of up to $30,000, to support graduate-level research and academic training at one of Canada’s leading research universities.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Up to $30,000 Stipend per Year
- IELTS: Not Required (for eligible applicants)
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
The Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Laboratory at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada, invites applications annually from motivated and talented candidates seeking to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees. The laboratory is led by Professor Bernhard Rabus and focuses on advanced research in SAR methods and applications, with particular emphasis on maritime monitoring and innovative land-based applications using interferometric and polarimetric time-series analysis techniques.
Simon Fraser University is widely recognized as a prestigious, research-intensive institution, consistently ranked among top universities in Canada and globally. SFU is known for its strong innovation culture, excellent graduate outcomes, sustainability leadership, and favorable student-to-faculty ratios. Scholars admitted under this program benefit from cutting-edge research facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong academic mentorship.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the 2026 Simon Fraser University Scholarship, applicants must:
- Demonstrate strong research interest with a background in remote sensing
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Geophysics, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Possess solid programming skills, including C++ and Python
- Have strong scientific writing skills and high motivation to produce publishable research
- Show very good English language proficiency, both written and spoken
English Language Requirement
Applicants must meet one of the following (where applicable):
- Internet-based TOEFL: 93 (minimum of 20 in each section)
- Paper-based TOEFL: 580 with TWE 5
- IELTS Academic: Overall band score of 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 in each section
Note: Applicants with an English-language academic background or from English-speaking countries are exempt from TOEFL/IELTS requirements.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Simon Fraser University Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Highly competitive 4-year funded Research Assistantship (RA):
- MSc: starting at CAD $20,000/year, increasing up to CAD $25,000/year
- PhD: starting at CAD $24,000/year, increasing up to CAD $30,000/year
- Additional funding through:
- Graduate Fellowship (GF) and/or
- Teaching Assistantship (TA) worth CAD $13,000/year or more, typically sufficient to cover tuition fees
- Exceptional research independence and creative freedom
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within SFU and partner universities
- Free access to RADARSAT-2 satellite data and other exclusive remote sensing datasets
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment, including high-powered GPU servers and an airborne SAR sensor
- Dedicated mentoring and close academic supervision
- Optional industry-based collaboration with MDA, with potential future career opportunities
How to Apply
To apply for the Simon Fraser University Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage
- Send an email inquiry to Prof. Bernhard Rabus ([email protected])
- Attach the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcript
- Cover letter outlining research interests and motivation
- Await further communication, as shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps
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