The University of Alberta has opened applications for its fully funded 2025 Graduate Scholarship for interested and qualified international students to pursue Master’s and PhD degrees in Canada.
The University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship will cover full tuition fees and living stipends, and the funding is renewable annually until the completion of the program.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University of Alberta
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Travel Costs | Research Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: June 15, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Plant Biotechnology Lab, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta, is seeking a highly motivated Master’s/PhD student to join its research team in the following areas:
- Metabolic engineering of yeast for the production of value-added bioproducts
- Improving crop productivity and sustainability through canola hybrid breeding
The successful candidate will work in a collaborative team in both laboratory and greenhouse settings, conducting research that includes:
- In silico assessment of gene families
- Generation of plant binary constructs
- Canola transformation
- Physiological and phenotypic evaluation of transgenic plants
- Genetic analysis and molecular characterization
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related discipline (for MSc applicants)
- Have a Master’s of Science (for PhD applicants) in plant molecular biology or a related field
- Be willing to register in the University of Alberta’s MSc or PhD program
- Demonstrate a strong foundation in plant molecular biology
- (For PhD applicants) Have hands-on experience in plant tissue culture and transformation
- Have knowledge of computational methods for analyzing gene and protein sequences (advantageous)
- Possess excellent organizational abilities and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Show a proven capacity for effective collaboration
- Satisfy the admission requirements of the University of Alberta’s Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.3
- Show proven ability to work independently
- Demonstrate proficiency in English
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or international student
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Annual living stipend
- Research funding
- Travel costs for research and conference participation
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a complete application package (in a single PDF) that includes:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A brief motivation letter (Max. 1 page, highlighting interest and qualifications)
- Contact information for three academic or professional references
- Unofficial academic transcripts
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship:
- Click on the scholarship webpage
- Email Dr. Gavin Chen at [email protected] with the subject line:
“PhD Application – Plant Biotechnology or Synthetic Biology – [Your Full Name]” - Attach one PDF file containing:
- Your CV
- Motivation letter
- Contact information for three academic/professional referees
- Unofficial transcripts
- Program Start Date: September 2025 or January 2026
- Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an online interview
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