The University of Saskatchewan has opened applications for its 2027 Graduate Scholarship for outstanding international students seeking to pursue a PhD degree in Canada.
The University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded opportunity that provides a full tuition waiver, an annual stipend of CAD $35,000, and access to additional internal and external funding opportunities for successful candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University of Saskatchewan
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | CAD $35,000 Annual Stipend | Tuition Waiver
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: August 21, 2026
Scholarship Details
The University of Saskatchewan is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD studentship under the supervision of Dr. Mitch Weegman in the Department of Biology. The successful applicant will lead a research project focused on the population ecology of Greenland white-fronted geese, using over 40 years of ecological data to investigate long-term productivity, breeding patterns, and population structure.
The project is an international collaboration involving the National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland), Aarhus University (Denmark), and the University of Saskatchewan (Canada), offering students valuable opportunities for international research collaboration and professional development in population and movement ecology.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Statistics, or a closely related field.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with research collaborators.
- Have a strong quantitative background, including experience with R Programming, Bayesian methods, or related analytical techniques.
- Demonstrate knowledge of migratory bird ecology and wildlife management.
- Hold a valid driver’s licence.
- Be willing to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition waiver.
- CAD $35,000 annual stipend.
- Coverage of tuition and mandatory fees.
- Opportunity to compete for additional internal and external scholarships.
- Teaching assistantship opportunities.
- International research collaboration and professional development.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants should prepare:
- Letter of interest outlining your research experience and motivation.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé.
- Unofficial university transcripts.
- Contact details of three referees.
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarship:
- Visit the official project webpage.
- Prepare all required application documents.
- Combine your documents into a single PDF where possible.
- Email your application to Dr. Mitch Weegman at [email protected].
- Submit your application on or before August 21, 2026.
- Successful applicants are expected to begin the programme on January 1 or September 1, 2027.
- Kindly wait for feedback.
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