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Public Health Professors and Supervisors in Canada
Professors in public health in canada
696 professors found
Université de Montréal
Canada
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Global Health
Educación
Covid-19
Salud Pública
Associate Professor
University of Alberta
Canada
Research Interests
Health Communication
Epidemiology
Immunization
Health Literacy
Public Health
University of Waterloo
Canada
Research Interests
Health Communication
Global Health
Public Health
Covid-19
Pandemic Preparedness
Assistant Professor
Queen's University
Canada
Research Interests
Health Communication
Global Health
Hiv
Men's Health
Molecular Epidemiology
Universidade Estadual de Maringá
Canada
Research Interests
Global Health
Epidemiology
Public Health
Salud Pública
Educación
Assistant Professor (Status Only)
Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Canada
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Global Health
Pandemic Preparedness
Covid-19
Public Health
Associate Professor
University of Calgary
Canada
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Health Communication
Covid-19
Public Health
Pandemic Preparedness
Professor
University of Manitoba
Canada
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Virology
Disease Transmission
Pandemic Preparedness
Molecular Epidemiology
Associate Professor
University of Waterloo
Canada
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Global Health
Public Health
Pandemic Studies
Covid-19
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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
Popular professors
Associate Professor
Ryerson University
Canada
Research Interests
Health Communication
Epidemiology
Nursing
Covid-19
Brazilian Studies
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McGill University
Top university
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Canada
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The Polar Remote Sensing Research Group at McGill University is recruiting at least one MSc student and one PhD student for the Fall 2027 intake. The project focuses on radar remote sensing of Arctic sea ice using multi-frequency synthetic aperture radar (SAR) . Students will investigate Arctic sea-ice conditions through radar-based remote sensing, contributing to polar observation and the interpretation of multi-frequency SAR data. The work is based in Dr. Mallik Mahmud’s lab within the Polar R...
Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
Geography
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University of Calgary
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Canada
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The Smart Building Materials Lab in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Calgary is offering fully funded master's and PhD research positions in sustainable building materials. The research focuses on developing and applying low-carbon construction materials, advancing sustainable manufacturing, and supporting circular construction approaches. The positions also involve AI-enabled sensing and materials science, creating an interdisciplinary research environment at the interse...
Environmental Science
Materials Science
Civil Engineering
+1 more
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University of British Columbia
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Canada
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The Olden Lab in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences at the University of British Columbia is offering funded MSc and PhD opportunities in freshwater science in Vancouver, Canada. The positions focus on major freshwater research challenges, including freshwater conservation , climate change, sustainable water management, biodiversity, environmental DNA (eDNA), and machine learning. Students will be able to develop research connected to the conservation and management of freshwater...
Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
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Should I email professors before submitting my PhD application?
Yes. A well-targeted email can significantly improve your chances in many research-based programs.
What should I include in my first email to a professor?
A brief introduction, research interests aligned with the professor’s work, CV, and (if available) publication links.
How long should I wait before following up with a professor?
Typically 7–14 days. One polite follow-up is considered acceptable.
Is it better to send the same email to many professors?
No. Personalized emails that clearly match the professor’s research receive far better response rates.
Do I need a full research proposal when contacting professors?
Usually not initially — a short research summary is sufficient unless the professor specifically requests a full proposal.