Overview
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is offering a prestigious scholarship opportunity for international students seeking to pursue MSc or PhD studies in Canada. The scholarship covers full tuition and provides a substantial annual stipend of $25,000.
Host Country: Canada
Study Location: University of New Brunswick, Canada
Scholarship Categories: Postgraduate, Masters, PhD
Eligible Applicants: International Students
Scholarship Benefits: Full Tuition Coverage, $25,000 Annual Stipend
Language Requirements: No IELTS Required
Application Deadline: Not Specified
About the Scholarship
The University of New Brunswick Scholarship supports graduate students at the Zimmer Lab, focusing on the physiological mechanisms that aquatic organisms use to adapt to environmental changes. The lab is particularly interested in studying how fishes respond to varying salinity, freshwater acidification, pollution, and other stressors.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full Funding: Covers tuition fees and other related costs.
- Annual Stipend: $23,500 CAD for MSc students and $25,000 CAD for PhD students.
- Flexible Start Dates: Options to begin in January, May, or September 2025.
Research Areas
Zimmer Lab is looking for MSc and PhD students to explore several research topics, including:
- Ecophysiology: Adaptations of fishes in naturally acidic lakes.
- Genetics: Salinity tolerance mechanisms in estuarine fishes.
- Pollution: Adaptation to pollutants in coastal and inland fish species.
- Developmental Physiology: Study of euryhaline fishes’ physiological development.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 2024 University of New Brunswick Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Meet UNB’s entry and admission requirements.
- Fulfill the university’s English language proficiency criteria (IELTS is not required).
- Prior experience with fish or aquatic organisms is advantageous but not mandatory.
Application Process
- Prepare Documents:
- Academic CV
- List of Technical Skills
- Description of Research Interests
- Apply:
- Visit the Zimmer Labs webpage for more details.
- Email Alex Zimmer at alex.zimmer@unb.ca with the required documents.
- Applications are open immediately, and positions will be filled as suitable candidates are found.
Seize this opportunity to advance your academic career in a dynamic and supportive research environment at the University of New Brunswick!