Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD Opportunities in Remote Sensing in Canada
Phd Positions in remote sensing in canada
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Universities with open PhD positions in remote sensing in Canada include Simon Fraser University, Concordia University and University of Guelph.
Simon Fraser University
Canada
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3 days ago
Simon Fraser University in Canada is offering fully funded MSc and PhD positions in remote sensing through the Synthetic Aperture Radar Laboratory in the Faculty of Applied Sciences. The research focuses on synthetic aperture radar, remote sensing, satellite data, programming, and radar-sensor research. Successful students may contribute to publishable research involving radar observations, satellite-data processing, and computational methods. Applicants should have a background in remote sensin...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Remote Sensing
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3 days ago
Concordia University
Canada
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1 week ago
Fully funded PhD positions are available at Concordia University in Canada, in the Scan-to-BIM-to-Digital Twin Lab within the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering. The opening is centered on civil engineering and environmental engineering , with strong relevance to construction management , computer science , industrial engineering , digital twins , and building information modeling (BIM) . The post highlights technical skills such as Python , C# , GIS , remote sensing , a...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Remote Sensing
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1 week ago
Concordia University
Canada
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1 week ago
Two fully funded PhD positions are available at Concordia University in the Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering (BCEE) , working in Dr. Chih-Shen Cheng's Lab on scan-to-BIM-to-digital twin methods for climate-resilient infrastructure . This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in Civil Engineering , Computer Science , Environmental Science , Construction Management , Industrial Engineering , GIS , remote sensing , numerical modeling , and digital twin work...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Remote Sensing
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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
+5 more
2 weeks ago
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Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Canada
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in Canada at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) , in collaboration with the Hydrogen Research Institute (IRH) and OPAL-RT Technologies . The project focuses on advanced modeling of perception systems for an autonomous intelligent tractor operating in challenging agricultural environments. Research topics include sensor noise and disturbance modeling for camera, LiDAR, and radar , evaluating how perception uncertainty affects trajectory planning and energy consumption , ...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
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1 month ago
The University of British Columbia
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Canada
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1 month ago
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UBC’s new Olden Lab is recruiting an inaugural cohort of 6–8 MSc/PhD students to help build a freshwater science program from the ground up at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Research themes include hydropower, eDNA biosurveillance, invasive species, species-at-risk recovery, water security in the age of AI data centers, iEcology, machine learning, and conservation tech. Supervision is by Dr. Julian Olden (Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair in Freshwater Ecosystem Sustainability). Th...
Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
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1 month ago
The University of British Columbia
Top university
Canada
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1 month ago
Top university
Olden Lab at the University of British Columbia is recruiting multiple MSc and PhD students for an inaugural cohort in freshwater science, management, and conservation . The research program spans hydropower and water management , climate adaptation , nature-based restoration , species at risk , invasive species , community ecology , food webs , eDNA , biotracers , water security , AI infrastructure , conservation technology , machine learning , and knowledge co-production with communities, incl...
Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
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1 month 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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University of Toronto Mississauga
Canada
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Climate Science
Boreal Ecology
Cryosphere Science
Ecotoxicology
Associate Professor
University of Victoria
Canada
Research Interests
Hydrology
Hydrogeology
Water Resource Management
Groundwater Modeling
Groundwater Remediation
Full Professor
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Remote Sensing
Plant Ecology
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Professor
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Research Interests
Ecology
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Forestry
Remote Sensing
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University of Waterloo
Canada
Research Interests
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Meteorology
Remote Sensing
Ice Science
Earth Observation
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Canada
Research Interests
Ecology
Oceanography
Remote Sensing
Land Cover
Vegetation 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.