Carleton University Graduate Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded MSc & PhD Positions in Canada)

Carleton University Graduate Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded MSc & PhD Positions in Canada)

Are you passionate about environmental research and eager to pursue a fully funded Master’s or PhD degree in Canada? The Carleton University Graduate Scholarship offers an outstanding opportunity for international and domestic students to join a high-impact research team focused on stormwater management and microplastics.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Institution: Carleton University

• Research Lab: Drake Stormwater Research Group

• Supervisor: Dr. Jennifer Drake

• Location: Ontario, Canada

• Start Dates: Fall 2025 or Spring 2026

• Study Level: Master’s (MSc) or Doctorate (PhD)

• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Graduate Assistantship

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities

• Language Requirement: No IELTS required

• Application Deadline: Not Specified (Apply early for priority consideration)

Research Project Focus

Title: Microplastics & Green Infrastructure: Sources or Sinks?
This project investigates how green infrastructure systems (like rain gardens, bioswales, etc.) interact with microplastics, whether they trap or release them into water systems. You’ll be contributing to cutting-edge research funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Engineering (e.g., Civil, Environmental, Water Resources), OR

  • Science (e.g., Chemistry, Soil Science)

• Have achieved at least a B+ average in the final two years of undergraduate study

• Be motivated to conduct fieldwork and lab-based environmental research

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• Full Tuition Coverage (for MSc or PhD)

• Living Stipend

• Research Costs Coverage (materials, lab fees, etc.)

• Opportunity to work with a leading Canadian researcher on real-world environmental problems

• International applicants are welcome and no IELTS is required

How to Apply (Step by Step)

Step 1: Express Your Interest
Click the button or link provided (or visit the Carleton University website) to fill out the Expression of Interest form.

Step 2: Send Required Documents
Email the following to Dr. Jennifer Drake at jennifer.drake@carleton.ca:

• Your CV or Resume

• Your University Transcript (official or unofficial)

Subject Line: “MP Expression of Interest”

Important Notes

• There is no official deadline listed, but early applications are strongly encouraged to secure a spot and complete administrative processing.

• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a virtual interview.

• Research begins in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026, depending on applicant availability.