Fisheries and Oceans Canada Aquatic Science supplement

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.