Scholarship

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Aquatic Science supplement

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Award CAD 10K–10K ≈ €6.7K
Closing date No closing date
Location Global
For Individuals

About this opportunity

The Fisheries and Oceans Canada Aquatic Science supplement provides financial support to high-calibre doctoral students working toward degrees in ocean science and related research areas of relevance to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). This supplement is designed to support and encourage research in natural sciences and engineering by doctoral students pursuing studies in areas relevant to DFO's Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector. The program aims to advance Canada's reconciliation agenda, as well as equity, diversity and inclusion in ocean science, while encouraging postgraduate studies in fields relevant to ocean science. DFO offers up to 10 supplements annually to eligible Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D) award holders whose research aligns with DFO priorities in areas such as aquaculture science, marine ecosystems, oceanography, aquatic species at risk, and ocean conservation.
12 - 13 mo
10 awards
Renewable
research aquaculture science aquatic invasive species aquatic science aquatic species at risk fisheries freshwater hydrography marine ecosystems marine mammals oceanography ocean conservation

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Region

Canada

Priority Groups

women_in_stem, racial_minorities, lgbtq, disabled, indigenous

How to apply

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Eligible applications are reviewed by NSERC staff and supplements are offered to those most closely aligned with program objectives. Priority may be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, women, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ community members, and/or persons with a disability.