PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships in Canada

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

_Supervisor_. Myriam Brochu, Groupe de recherche en durabilité des matériaux (GRDM) [Materials Durability Research Group], Department of Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal.

Energy conversion in refrigerant-based district heating systems

Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Prof M Cimmino

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This supervisor does not yet know if funding is available for this project, or they intend to apply for external funding once a suitable candidate is selected. Applications are welcome - please see project details for further information.

Context. The project consists in the study of energy conversion technologies in innovative refrigerant -based district heating systems.

Investigating fatigue damage mechanisms in welds and in additively manufactured parts by cross-referencing 3D defect distributions from CT scans, stress conditions and actual crack path

Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Prof M Brochu, Prof R Tovo

Application Deadline: 25 October 2019

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

This project takes part partially in both Canada and Italy!. The project, "Investigating fatigue damage mechanisms in welds and in additively manufactured parts by cross-referencing 3D defect distributions from CT scans, stress conditions and actual crack path" is part of project FATCO 2019.

Is epigenetic information is exchanged between sister chromatids to restore chromatin structure and maintain epigenetic information after DNA replication?

Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM)
University of Montreal

Dr N Francis

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

DNA in eukaryotic cells is organized into chromatin. Far from being an inert packing material, chromatin is a rich source of information for gene regulation.

The role of phase separation in epigenetic inheritance by Polycomb Group proteins.

Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM)
University of Montreal

Dr N Francis

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

In recent years, the role of phase separation in organizing macromolecules in cells is increasingly appreciated. This includes the organization of chromatin into physical and functional domains.

Ph.D. Fellowship in Intestinal Innate Immunity and Host Defense Peptides

University of Calgary
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Dr E Cobo

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

RESEARCH. One Ph.D. position is available immediately at the University of Calgary, Canada to study gut innate immunity contributed by host defense peptides and immunoregulation in the epithelial and leukocyte cross-talking in response to microbial pathogens.

Zebrafish model of tissue patterning, maintenance and regeneration

University of Calgary
Medicine

Dr P Huang

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who share our passion for science and would like to work in a friendly and collaborative environment.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs

University of Lethbridge

Funding Type

PhD Type

Canada PhD Programme

A Canadian PhD usually takes 3-6 years. Programmes sometimes include taught classes and training modules followed by a comprehensive examination. You will then carry on to research your thesis, before presenting and defending your work. Programmes are usually offered in English, but universities in Québec and New Brunswick may teach in French.

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

The University of Lethbridge – School of Graduate Studies. Located where the Rocky Mountains meet Alberta's Prairies, the University of Lethbridge is one of Canada's leading universities and research institutions.

Conducting Binders Enabling High-Capacity Li-ion and Na-ion Battery Cathodes

University of Manitoba
Department of Chemistry

Dr C Kuss

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

The laboratory for electrochemically functional materials (Dr. Christian Kuss) at the Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba is searching for a Chemistry graduate student to join our ongoing research in conducting Li- and Na-ion battery binders.

Structure-guided development of biologics and small molecule approaches to manage genetic diseases

University of Manitoba
Microbiology

Dr B Mark

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

A stipend-supported graduate student position at the M.Sc. or Ph.D. level is available to carry out structural biology research to advance therapeutic strategies to treat genetic diseases.