Applications are now open for the 2026 University of New Brunswick Scholarship for international students seeking to pursue postgraduate research studies in Canada.
The University of New Brunswick Scholarship provides a fully funded opportunity for outstanding students interested in pursuing MSc and PhD programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Optimization, and Wireless Communications. Successful applicants will receive full financial support, including tuition coverage and living stipends throughout the duration of their studies.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
The University of New Brunswick is currently accepting applications for fully funded MSc and PhD research positions in Artificial Intelligence, Optimization, and Wireless Communications. The positions are available within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and will be supervised by Professor Jie Chen.
The scholarship opportunity is open to highly motivated students who are passionate about conducting advanced research in emerging technologies. Successful candidates will join innovative research projects beginning in Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 and will contribute to cutting-edge developments in wireless communications, machine learning, and intelligent network systems.
Research areas include advanced 5G and 6G communication technologies, integrated sensing and communication systems, wireless power transfer, MIMO technologies, signal processing, resource management, artificial intelligence applications for wireless networks, large language models, distributed learning, and network optimization.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the University of New Brunswick Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have a background in Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Possess a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.3.
- Hold a master’s degree with excellent academic performance for PhD admission.
- Have prior research publications (preferred for PhD applicants).
- Meet the English language requirements of the University of New Brunswick.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in research related to wireless communications, artificial intelligence, and optimization.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the University of New Brunswick Scholarship will receive:
- Full financial support throughout the programme.
- Tuition fee coverage.
- Annual living stipend.
- Opportunity to participate in advanced research projects.
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
- Flexible commencement options in Fall 2026 or Winter 2027.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Academic Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Academic transcripts.
- Research statement outlining research interests.
- List of technical skills.
- TOEFL or IELTS score report (if applicable).
- Research publications (if applicable).
How to Apply
To apply for the University of New Brunswick Scholarship:
- Prepare all required application documents.
- Combine all documents into a single PDF file.
- Submit the application package via email to the designated supervisor.
- Use the subject line: “[PhD/MSc] Application – [Your Name] – [Intended Start Term/Year]”.
- Await further communication regarding interview invitations and application outcomes.
Due to the large number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates whose qualifications closely align with the research areas will be contacted for interviews, usually within one to two months after submission.
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