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PhD opportunities: Canada

Compare 6 doctoral research opportunities connected with Canada, including project summaries, funding and application deadlines.

Nutrition

Parkinson Disease Fracture and Osteoporosis Risk: Co-Production of Digital Tools to Integrate Fracture Prevention into Care

University of British Columbia

About the Project Dr. Sarah Purcell and Dr. Daryl Wile at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (Kelowna, BC) are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on improving bone health and fracture prevention in people living with Parkinson's disease.

Location
Vancouver, Canada, Canada
Deadline
1 November 2026
Funding
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Analytical Chemistry

Electrochemical Biosensor (E-Sensor) for Detection of Inflammatory Markers/Cancer Biomarkers

Brock University

About the Project We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate interested in electrochemical sensors. The project goals are (1) to prototype sensor electrodes based on aptamers, antibodies or enzymes; (2) analyte-binding mechanisms and bioconjugate formation; and (3) validation of a limit of detection and sensor parameters using various electro-analytical techniques (impedance spectroscopy, voltammetry, electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance).

Location
St Catherines, Canada, Canada
Deadline
1 December 2026
Funding
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Fluid Mechanics

Fully funded PhD position in fluid mechanics

Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

About the Project A PhD position is available in the Laboratory for Multiphase and Reactive Flows (LaMuReF) at Polytechnique Montréal. The project involve fundamental and applied research on carbon-neutral fuel combustion for gas turbines, advanced diagnostics in aerospace propulsion and fire resistance challenges associated with Li-Ion batteries in air transportation.

Location
Montreal, Canada, Canada
Deadline
Year-round applications
Funding
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Biochemistry

Mechanisms of epigenetic memory by Polycomb proteins

Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM)

About the Project A funded position is available for a PhD student with a strong interest in biochemistry and biophysics for a project in the area of epigenetic regulation and transcription memory by Polycomb proteins. Project Description: Epigenetic memory is central to development is also used to transmit information across generations. The Polycomb Group (PcG) proteins are key mediators of epigenetic memory.

Location
Montreal, Canada, Canada
Deadline
Year-round applications
Funding
Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Analytical Chemistry

PhD Position in Biodegradable Thread-Based Materials for Soft Transient Electronics – Dalhousie University, Canada

Dalhousie University

About the Project We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on the development of biodegradable, thread-based materials for use in flexible, transient electronic platforms . These novel materials aim to support the design of temporary biomedical devices that safely degrade after use, eliminating the need for surgical removal and reducing long-term environmental impact.

Location
Halifax, Canada, Canada
Deadline
Year-round applications
Funding
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Biochemistry

The role of DNA topology in epigenetic regulation by Polycomb proteins

Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM)

About the Project Project Description: Correct use of the genome is at the heart of cell function and development. The primary sequence of DNA holds its essential information, yet the organization and structure of DNA also encode information. This includes the packaging of DNA into chromatin, and the vast array of chromatin regulatory mechanisms.

Location
Montreal, Canada, Canada
Deadline
Year-round applications
Funding
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)