St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is eagerly awaiting applications from excellent students for its PhD Position in Making Membranes for Synthetic Cells in Netherlands.
The scholarship is open to both Canadian andΒ international students, with renewal contingent on academic performance, research progress, and submission of an annual report demonstrating the impact of their research on Nova Scotiaβs economic and social well-being.
St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is a prestigious public university in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, known for its strong academic programs and commitment to leadership and community engagement. Founded in 1853, StFX offers a vibrant learning environment with a focus on undergraduate and graduate studies in arts, sciences, business, and education.
Summary
- University or Organization:Β St. Francis Xavier University (StFX)
- Department:Β Graduate Studies
- Course Level:Β MasterβsΒ andΒ Doctoral
- Award:
- Masterβs: Up to $10,000 per year for up to 2 years
- Doctoral: Up to $15,000 per year for up to 4 years
- Access Mode:Β Online
- Number of Awards:Β Varies
- Nationality:Β Canadian and international students
- The Award Can Be Taken In:Β Canada
- Application Deadline:Β 30 June 2025
Benefits
- Financial supportΒ for up toΒ two years (Masterβs)Β orΒ four years (PhD).
- Opportunity to conductΒ research in priority areasΒ that benefit Nova Scotiaβs economy and society.
- Access toΒ mentorship and academic supportΒ at StFX.
- Potential to apply forΒ renewalΒ based on research progress.
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Eligibility
- Eligible Countries:Β Open to both Canadian and international students.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects:Β The scholarship is available to students enrolled in aΒ thesis-based graduate programΒ at StFX in research areas related to Nova ScotiaβsΒ priority sectors, including:
- Ocean/Marine Technology
- Life Sciences
- Information and Communication Technology
- Clean Technology
- Aerospace and Defence
- Resource Sector
- Financial Services
- Health and Wellness
- Social Innovation
- Admissible Criteria:Β To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be enrolledΒ full-timeΒ in aΒ thesis-basedΒ graduate program at StFX.
- Have achievedΒ first-class standingΒ in their most recent academic studies.
- Conduct research aligned withΒ Nova Scotiaβs priority sectors.
- Be within their normal time to completion in September of the next academic year.
- Not have previously received an NSGS award for more than 2 years (Masterβs) or 4 years (PhD).
ForΒ renewalΒ of the scholarship, recipients must:
- MaintainΒ good academic standingΒ as per the StFX Academic Calendar.
- Remain enrolledΒ full-timeΒ as defined in the StFX Academic Calendar.
- Submit anΒ annual progress reportΒ and renewal application (by February 15).
- Demonstrate how their research contributes to Nova ScotiaβsΒ economic and social well-being.
- Receive approval from theΒ Committee on Graduate StudiesΒ based on research progress.
How to Apply
- ConsultΒ with your Faculty Supervisor and Departmental Graduate Studies Coordinator.
- CompleteΒ the StFX Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarships application form.
- SubmitΒ the application online via theΒ ROMEO researcher portalΒ to theΒ Office of the Associate Vice President, Research, Graduate and Professional StudiesΒ byΒ February 15.
- Late or incomplete applications willΒ notΒ be considered.
All applications will beΒ reviewed and rankedΒ by theΒ Graduate Studies CommitteeΒ or aΒ delegated review committee, based on:
- MeritΒ of the research proposal.
- ExcellenceΒ of the student.
- AlignmentΒ with Nova Scotiaβs priority sectors.
- ImpactΒ on the economic and/or social well-being of Nova Scotians.
Final decisions will be made inΒ MarchΒ each year.



