Funding Opportunities

Financial support is usually available to thesis-based MSc and PhD students in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science (AFNS) through research grants held by prospective supervisors. Minimum guaranteed funding for PhD students at the University of Alberta provides financial support for doctoral students through years one to four of their program with minimum guaranteed funding of $100K CAD over four years and not less than $25K CAD in their first year. AFNS also has minimum guaranteed funding for thesis-based MSc students of $24,089.16. Course-based Masters students are self-funded.

Graduate Research Assistantship Fellowships (GRAF)

Graduate Research Assistantship Fellowships (GRAF) may be available to assist thesis-based MSc and PhD students in completion of their graduate program. The GRAF may not cover the full cost of living and tuition fees. At the time of application or admission, students should discuss with their prospective supervisor whether they can expect to receive a full or partial graduate research stipend, for how long, and what the conditions of annual renewal are. The GRAF may be a combination of a stipend from a research grant held by the supervisor and/or scholarships.

Select GRAFs are advertised by supervisors on the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences' graduate student positions database.

Graduate Teaching or Research Assistantships (GTA or GRA)

The Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science has a number of Teaching Assistant and TA Marker opportunities available for our graduate students. Faculty members may also hire graduate students for non-thesis related research work. Minimum hourly pay rates for GRA and GTA assignments are governed by the Graduate Student Association's Collective Agreement (see GSA). Supervisors and instructors may advertise GTA and GRA positions on their websites, through email lists, or by approaching students directly. Candidates are selected based on their academic qualifications and relevant training and experience for the teaching or research assignments. Please send your CV and details of your qualifications for the specific position to course instructors or supervisors.

GPS Scholarships & Awards

The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) at the University of Alberta and the Department of AFNS offers a variety of awards on a competitive basis. For more information, application forms, and application deadlines, see the GPS Awards & Scholarships page.

How to apply: Calls for on-line applications are announced through the departmental mailing list throughout the year. If you are a new or prospective student, and not yet on the departmental mailing list, please contact grad.ales@ualberta.ca.