The University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship offers fully funded Master’s and PhD opportunities for international students to study at one of Canada’s top universities.
Scholarship Overview:
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Host Country: Canada
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Level: Masters & PhD (Postgraduate)
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Eligible Countries: Open to all countries
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Coverage: Full tuition fees, living stipends, travel costs, and research expenses
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No IELTS Required
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Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
Research Focus:
This scholarship is hosted by the Plant Biotechnology Lab, Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta. Research projects focus on:
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Metabolic engineering of yeast for value-added bioproducts
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Improving crop productivity and sustainability via canola hybrid breeding
Candidates will engage in:
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Gene family analysis (in silico)
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Plant genetic transformation
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Phenotypic and physiological evaluation of transgenic plants
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Molecular characterization and genetic analysis
Eligibility Criteria:
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MSc applicants: Bachelor’s degree in biology or related discipline
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PhD applicants: Master’s degree in plant molecular biology or related field
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Enrollment in University of Alberta’s MSc or PhD program
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Strong background in plant molecular biology (PhD candidates should have tissue culture & transformation experience)
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Preferred knowledge: Computational analysis of gene/protein sequences
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Minimum GPA: 3.3
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Effective written and verbal English communication skills
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students
Required Documents:
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Motivation letter (max. 1 page) explaining interest and qualifications
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Contact details of three academic/professional references
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Unofficial academic transcripts
Note: All documents should be merged into one PDF for submission.
