Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Climate Science in Canada
Positions in climate science in canada
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in climate science in Canada include York University, University of New Brunswick and Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.
York University
Canada
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3 days ago
York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change is accepting applications for the Fall 2027 Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program. This is a two-year, full-time, self-directed and interdisciplinary graduate program focused on understanding and responding to complex environmental issues. Students can pursue the MES Planning specialization or the MES/JD joint program. Research and study interests include climate change and sustainable energy transitions; environmental, climate ...
Education
Environmental Science
Agriculture
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3 days ago
University of New Brunswick
Canada
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1 week ago
New Master of Science in Forestry (MScF) opportunity at the University of New Brunswick in Canada . The project is titled High-throughput phenotyping black spruce stress resilience and is co-supervised by Dr. Funda Ogut (Canadian Forest Services) and Dr. Christopher Wong (ForEM). The research focuses on how climate change-driven drought and spruce budworm disturbances affect forest health and productivity, with an emphasis on improving resilience in black spruce populations. The successful candi...
Physiology
Environmental Science
Plant Biology
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1 week ago
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Canada
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1 month ago
Three fully funded MSc opportunities are available in forest ecology, silviculture, and ecophysiology at the Forest Research Institute (IRF) , Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) , Canada. The research group is recruiting motivated MSc students for projects focused on resource allocation strategies at northern range limits , seed quality and species migration under climate change , and forest regeneration and ecological responses to environmental change . The work spans tree eco...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
+9 more
1 month ago
The University of British Columbia
Top university
Canada
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1 month ago
Top university
The Olden Lab at the University of British Columbia is recruiting graduate students for funded MSc and PhD positions in Freshwater Science for Fall 2027 . Research themes include freshwater ecology , climate change , eDNA , invasive species , water security , big data , and machine learning . The positions are based at UBC Vancouver, Canada . Funding is listed as CAD $40,000/year for 4 years for PhD students and CAD $20,000/year for 2 years for MSc students. International students are welcome . ...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Biology
+7 more
1 month ago
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Concordia University
Canada
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity at Concordia University in Building and Wind Engineering with Professor Hua Ge . The project focuses on wind-driven hail impacts on building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) , façade, and roofing systems under present and future climate conditions. Research topics include hail hazards, building aerodynamics, hail trajectories, impact mechanics, and computational modelling. Students with interests in Civil Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , Building Engineering , and Wind Engine...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Aerodynamics
+8 more
1 month ago
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Canada
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1 week ago
Fully funded PhD position in Canada at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) . The project is in the areas of AI , Machine Learning , Hydrogen Fuel Cells , and Energy Management . This is a strong fit for students interested in computational methods for energy systems, intelligent control, sustainable energy technologies, and applied research at the intersection of computer science and engineering. The post explicitly states that the position is fully funded . No deadline, eligibility det...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
+5 more
1 week ago
University of Guelph
Canada
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2 weeks ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Guelph in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics , within LEMR and GEO Labs . The project is on remote sensing of species assembly in tropical dry forests , using satellite and drone data to study lemur species patterns in Madagascar . This is a strong fit for students interested in ecology, geography, forestry, GIS, and computational analysis of environmental data. Funding: The position is fully funded and includes a four-year st...
Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
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2 weeks ago
Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Simon Fraser University
Canada
Research Interests
Climatology
Epidemiology
Exposure Assessment
Environmental Epidemiology
Air Pollution
professor
Unersity of Quebec at Montreal
Canada
Research Interests
Soil Science
Ecology
Soil Ecology
Plant Ecology
Biogeochemistry
University of Lethbridge
Canada
Research Interests
Ecology
Physical Geography
Remote Sensing
Lidar Technology
Boreal Ecology
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Professor
McMaster University
Canada
Research Interests
Ecology
Climate Science
Plant Ecology
Ecohydrology
Atmospheric Science
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University of Saskatchewan
Canada
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Thermochronology
Climate Dynamics
Paleoenvironmental Studies
Western University
Canada
Research Interests
Botany
Climate Science
Plant Physiology
Drought Physiology
Climate Dynamics
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.