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The University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship will provide funding to cover tuition fees and living stipends for selected applicants. This funding is renewable year after year until the completion of the program.
University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship Summary
*Host Country: Canada
*Study Abroad: Study in 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
University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship Details
The Plant Biotechnology Lab, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta, is seeking a highly motivated Master's or PhD student to join our research team in:
* 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 laboratory and greenhouse environments, 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
University of Alberta Scholarship 2025 Requirements
To be considered for the scholarship, you must:
* Have a Bachelor’s in biology or a related discipline (for MSc applicants) or 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
* PhD candidates should also have hands-on experience in plant tissue culture and transformation
* Knowledge of computational methods for analyzing gene and protein sequences is advantageous
* Have excellent organizational abilities and communication skills (both written and verbal)
* Proven capacity for effective collaboration
* Satisfy the admission requirements established by the University of Alberta’s Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science
* Have a minimum GPA of 3.3 with a proven ability to work independently
* Demonstrate proficiency in English
* The opportunity is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and foreign students
Required Documents for the University of Alberta Scholarship
To apply, please submit a complete application package merged into one PDF file, containing:
* CV
* A brief motivation letter (max. 1-page highlighting interest and qualifications)
* Contact information for three academic or professional references
* Unofficial academic transcripts
University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship Duration and Reward
The scholarship is a fully funded award covering:
* Full tuition costs
* Annual living stipend
* Costs of research and conference travel
How to Apply for the University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship
To apply, interested and qualified applicants should:
1. Click HERE to visit the scholarship website.
2. Email Dr. Gavin Chen at gc24@ualberta.ca with the subject:
“PhD Application – Plant Biotechnology or Synthetic Biology– [Your Full Name]”
3. Attach one PDF file containing: CV, Brief motivation letter (max. 1 page), Contact information for three references, Unofficial academic transcripts
4. Start date for the program: September 2025 or January 2026
5. Short-listed applicants will be contacted to arrange an online interview.
6. Application deadline: June 15th 2025
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