University of Alberta Funded PhD in Biological Sciences 2026

  •  PhD
  •  Not Specified
  •   Canada
  • $$  Varies

The University of Alberta is calling for applications for this fully funded PhD which focuses on Research and data synthesis in different topics in ecology and evolution, including meta-science & methodolgical development. 

University of Alberta Information

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University of Alberta Funded PhD in Biological Sciences 2026 Founded in 1908, University of Alberta is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Edmonton (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Alberta. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Camrose. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Alberta, University of Alberta (UofA) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Alberta (UofA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 111 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Application Deadline Not Specified
  • Study Level PhD
  • Sponsor University of Alberta
  • City to study Edmonton
  • School to study University of Alberta
  • Course to study Biological Sciences
  • Eligible Country All Countries
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Offered Benefits

Position, salary, and location:

?     The appointment will be for 5 years

?     The salary starts at $ $25,917/year for 5 years (guaranteed with teaching assistantships)

?     Lab members will be expected to work at a newly refurbished lab space at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, one of Canada's most affordable places to live [ link].

Application Process

Please send the PI (Shinichi Nakagawa:  ) an email with the following attachments (or a link from which the documents can be downloaded)

  1. A cover letter describing experiences and research interests
  2. Transcripts
  3. Contact details of three referees (two are fine, too)
  4. A two-page (max) statement of research interests (please read the  CERC application and discuss the link between your research interest and the CERC program).
  5. A one-page (max) diversity and social impact statement (describing strengths and experiences in equity, diversity, and inclusion, and/or social activities such as volunteering at learned societies and outreach activities, and/or other extra-curricular activities, and/or supervisory/teaching experiences)

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