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Olden Lab (Dr. Julian D. Olden) · University of British Columbia, Department of Forest & Conservation Sciences, Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship

MSc and PhD positions at the University of British Columbia

Deadline
65 days left
Funding
Partial funding · 40,000 CAD per year
Level
Master’s, Doctorate
Country
Canada

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This is MSc and PhD recruitment within the Olden Lab, for backgrounds in ecology, freshwater science, or related fields. The offer includes a CAD 40,000 annual stipend, with a CAD 20,000 annual subsistence allocation for MSc students, plus explicit support for external scholarships. The right move is to email the supervisor first with a short, targeted file, then submit the formal UBC application.

Verified on 2 November 2026

The Olden Lab at the University of British Columbia is recruiting MSc and PhD students in freshwater science: the position offers an annual stipend and support for external scholarships, with a deadline set for January 15, 2027. Applications close on 15 January 2027, that is in 65 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Nationalité ou résidence dans un pays éligible

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Diplôme requis : « background in ecology, freshwater science , or a related discipline »

  • Contact préalable au superviseur avant dépôt du dossier UBC

    “Only after contacting Dr. Olden to determine whether they share research interests will prospective students apply to the UBC Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship graduate program by the February 1, 2027, deadline.”

  • Autorisation d'immigration pour les non‑Canadien·ne·s

    “appointment of non-Canadian applicants will be subject to approval by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to meet eligibility requirements to study in Canada.”

  • Discipline de formation

    “background in ecology, freshwater science , or a related discipline”

  • Mode de candidature au laboratoire

    “Interested candidates are welcome to apply by e-mail to [email protected] with the subject line: " Graduate student position in Olden Lab " by no later than January 15, 2027.”

Assets

  • Compétences quantitatives préférées

    “Strong communication and written skills are essential, and quantitative skills are preferred.”

Watch points

  • Priorité possible aux Canadien·ne·s et résident·e·s permanents

    “All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada may be given priority.”

  • Double échéance (appel du laboratoire vs délai UBC)

    “Deadline: Considering applications on a rolling basis until Jan 15, 2027 (UBC deadlines: Feb 1, 2027)”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The real trap here is the two-step gate: the lab screens profiles first, and UBC only takes over once that exchange has confirmed the research fit. The key word is « priority »: for an international file, you need to offset that by making your project case sharper and keeping your documents clean, without assuming selection will favor you. If you also want an external scholarship, bring that up in the first message, because the lab explicitly signals support for that path, including NSERC CGRS. Start by sending a short email to [email protected] with a precise subject line, your CV, and a concise summary of your interests and quantitative strengths.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open

Candidatures examinées de façon continue jusqu'au 15 janvier 2027, noter que les délais UBC pour l'inscription au programme sont le 1er février 2027

What is actually funded

  • Living stipend40,000 CAD per year
  • Living allowance20 000 CAD par an pour les étudiants MSc (2 ans, option d'extension)
  • Source de financementFinancement assuré par des sources internes (assistances de recherche et d'enseignement) et externes (bourses).
  • Soutien à la candidature aux bourses externesEncouragement explicite à postuler au NSERC CGRS et offre de conseils du superviseur

Countries covered

Applications are open to MSc and PhD candidates with a background in ecology, freshwater science, or a related discipline, whether Canadian, permanent resident, or international, with IRCC approval required for non-Canadians. Selection is rolling until January 15, 2027, with a possible priority for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and the formal UBC route opens only after contacting Dr. Olden.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Présentation d'expériences et intérêts« a few paragraphs outlining your past experiences, key skills, and research interests »
  • Curriculum vitae« curriculum vitae »
  • Plans de candidature à une bourse externe« plans, if any, to apply for an external scholarship (e.g., NSERC) »
  • Noms et contacts de deux références« names and contact information for two references (to be contacted for short-listed candidates only) »
  • Relevés de notes non officiels« unofficial transcripts »

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Master's cohort

Prepare three master's applications with a group

The deadline for this scholarship is 15 January 2027. Master's cohort: 6 live sessions of 90 minutes and 2 individual feedback sessions of 20 minutes. You prepare three applications and submit them yourself.

Apply to the cohort80,000 FCFA (about €122). 15 places, applications until 29 November, first session on 5 December.

Or start with the free Application Audit

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These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.

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