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Sep 16, 2020 22 tweets 10 min read Read on X
20 FULLY-FUNDED MSc positions in Biology, Ecology, other Environmental Sciences, & Statistics.

Looking for a graduate position (MSc/PhD)? then this is for you.

@Ijesha_canadian @Oludeewon @SamuelArawu @Iam_MrPackagin @AnumahABD @olumuyiwaayo @yanjus4christ et al Kindly RT.

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In July, I made a thread on where you can find available (funded) positions in Canada. If you missed that, please check 👇



(and if you know anyone in the environmental field, have them check my page often for scholarship update).

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LET'S GO

1. MSc Position at UQAC, Canada.

Project: Dynamics and diversity of old-growth boreal forests in Eastern Canada dominated by balsam fir (Abies balsamea) along an altitudinal gradient.
Stipend: 16,000$/year. More info on cef-cfr.ca/uploads/Actual…

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2. MSc/ PhD) in Marine Habitat Mapping and Species Distribution Modeling- Memorial University, Canada

Required skills: quantitative background in marine ecology or biology, and familiarity with a programming language (e.g. R).

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3. MSc Research Assistantship West Virginia University
STARTING DATE: January 2021
STIPEND: $18,000/year plus health insurance and university tuition waiver.
CONTACT: send a letter of interest, CV, a 500-word SOP to Dr. Jim Anderson at wetland@wvu.edu.

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4. MSc in Soil Science/Rare Plant Recovery- Univ. of Washington

Applications should include a CV & a statement of research interests that articulates how the applicant meets the expectations of this position. Applications received by October 15 2020 get full consideration

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5. MSc/PhD position in Biological Control of Weeds- Michigan State University, USA.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position comes with a generous stipend, tuition waiver, and health benefits.

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6. MSc/Ph.D. Research Assistantships - Auburn University (AL) - Applied Aquatic Ecology

Interested students are encouraged to email Alan Wilson (wilson@auburn.edu) describing why the lab is a good fit for you by 1 December 2020 for full consideration.

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7. MSc Position to Examine Perspectives on Forest Adaptation & Restoration Strategies at the University of Vermont.

Qualifications: BSc in forest ecology, forestry, silviculture, biology, or a related field.

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8. MSc Position in Plant Ecology at University of Nevada, Reno

The ideal starting date is January 2021, but a Fall 2021 start date may also be considered, particularly if the applicant can start by early summer 2021. Funding is available for at least two years.

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9. MSc/PhD Positions at the University of Oklahoma

Project: Community/Food Web Ecology of Non-Perennial Streams.

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10. MSc Position in Microbial ecology and carbon cycling of coastal Alaskan wetlands.

You'll work in Beard lab (karenhbeard.webs.com) & closely with Atwood lab (trishaatwood.weebly.com) & the Waring Lab (waringecologylab.com) at Imperial College-London.

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11. 1 MSc & 1 PhD position in Remote Sensing and Data Analytics for Sustainable Agriculture.

Starting in Spring or Fall of 2021 to work in the areas of remote sensing and data analytics for sustainable agriculture.

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12. MSc Position: Vertebrate Neuroecology- University of North Carolina, Wilmington

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13. Funded MSc position on green crab movements using telemetry

Project: Characterizing movements of green crabs in a model estuary

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14. Fully-funded MSc Research Assistantship on Stream Ecology

Macroinvertebrate communities in Gulf Coastal Plains Streams of Arkansas Dr. Hal Halvorson, Assistant Professor at the University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR

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15. 3 MSc/PhD positions in population and community ecology, University of Calgary

Guaranteed funding at a minimum level of $23,000/year (higher depending on availability of lab funds and success of scholarship applications) is available for 2 years (MSc) or 4 years (PhD).

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16. 1-2 MSc/PhD positions in quantitative plant ecology, global change, restoration

Shriver Quantitative Plant Ecology Lab at the University of Nevada-Reno is recruiting 1-2 graduate students (Ph.D. or M.S.) to join the lab beginning the fall of 2021.

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17. 2 MSc positions available in remote sensing and fire ecology (Sonoma State University)

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18. 1 MSc and 1 PhD: Plant trait variation and tropical plant-insect interactions

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19. MSc/PhD opportunities in plant and ecosystem ecology at Texas Tech University

Interested students are encouraged to first contact Nick at nick.smith@ttu.edu. Application details can be found at depts.ttu.edu/biology/academ…

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20. MSc/PhD Position in Transgenerational Plasticity

Interested students are encouraged to view recent preprints (jehellmann45.wixsite.com/home/recent-ne…) to get a better idea of current work.

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May 9, 2022
Interested in applying for MSc/PhD in Canada?

In Canada, there's something called the "U15 group of research universities".

In this thread, I'll explain & list all their members.

Consider checking their Professors as their research is heavily funded.

RT✍️!

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About U15 schools in Canada

1. They hold 79% of all research funding in Canada.

2. Conduct research worth $8.5B annually

3. Conduct ~ 83% of Private-Sector research in Canada

And lots more!

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Member Schools

1. University of Toronto
2. UBC
3. McGill University
4. McMaster University
5. University of Alberta
6. University of Calgary
7. University of Montreal
8. University of Laval
9. Dalhousie University
10. University of Manitoba
11. University of Ottawa

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Apr 24, 2022
Do you know any secondary school students currently in their final year or who will be writing WAEC in 2022?

Do you know a promising young student making an impact in their community?

If yes, please open & save this thread or forward it to qualified students.

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Disclaimer- I have no affiliation with the scholarship & I do not help people apply. I only provide the information you need. Please follow the thread & apply. However, I am happy to answer any questions (if I have the answer).

So, let’s go!



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Apply for the “Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships”. Usually awarded annually, this scholarship provides full funding for outstanding international students with exceptional academic achievements to study at the University of Toronto for up to 4years.

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Apr 22, 2022
Interested in doing your MSc/PhD in Canada?

- Do you have a degree in Neuroscience, Physiology, Anatomy, Biomedical eng & related fields?
- This thread contains the list of 26 Canadian schools in Neuroscience.

Check this thread & reach out to their Profs.

RT for others

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1) Concordia University (Center for studies in behavioral neurobiology) concordia.ca/research/neuro…
2) McGill University (Integrated Program in Neuroscience) mcgill.ca/ipn/
3) McGill University (Graduate program in Psychiatry)mcgill.ca/psychiatry/edu…

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4) Université de Montréal (Graduate programs in neuroscience) neurosciences.umontreal.ca/etudes/
5) Carleton University(Department of Neuroscience)
carleton.ca/neuroscience/
6) Dalhousie University (Department of Medical Neuroscience) medicine.dal.ca/departments/de…

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Apr 10, 2022
If you're planning to move to Canada (via study or Express entry), please check (& save) this thread. It contains info about

1. High in demand skills in 🇨🇦,
2. Job websites in 🇨🇦,
3. FREE resume website to meet 🇨🇦 format.
4. Interview website.

RT for others to benefit.

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High In demand Tech skills (some of these do not require a degree but interest)

1. AI & Machine Learning
2. Data Science, Analysis & Engineering
3. Cyber-security
4. Cloud Computing/AWS
5. UI/UX Design/Researcher
6. Mobile Devt
7. SEO/SEM Marketing
8. Blockchain
9. IOT

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High In demand Programming/analysis Skills (these are the most "sought-after" skills by employers)

1. Python
2. R
3. SAS
4. JULIA
5. Scala
6. STATA
7. GIS
8. Java Script
9. C++
10. Google Earth Engine.

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May 10, 2021
Applicants Looking for Profs in Canada for graduate school

Let's give you an insider gist under this thread

1. If you're into AI & Machine Learning (ML), prioritize schools in Quebec. Montreal, esp, is gradually becoming a global hub for AI/ML & with many renowned Profs.

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check Mila, UMontreal, McGill & Concordia.

2. If you're into ecology & life sciences, again, prioritize QC & Ontario. We have many global environmental HQ in Montreal with tons of Profs doing interesting research in this field. Check McGill, Concordia, UofT, UGuelph, etc

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If you're into Business, I suggest checking these schools

1. John Molson School of Business, Concordia
2. Conrad, University of Waterloo
3. Desautels, McGill University
4. Sauder, UBC
5. DeGroote, McMaster

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May 4, 2021
(Prospective) Grad Students:- I'll be compiling the list of International conferences happening in Summer to Dec 2021. Some of them are online, so please take advantage of it.

I'll be updating the list as more becomes available, so feel free to always check back.

Best,

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1. 2021 @theATBC Conference.

If you're in Nigeria and would like to attend & present a paper, I'll be glad to pay conference registration fees for 5 to ~10 people. Submit an abstract by May 10 and get back to me if ACCEPTED.

atbc2021.org

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2. 2021 SCCS Conference, New York. @CBC_AMNH

This is one of the largest, global, student conference. I attended in 2019 (New York, USA) and definitely recommend it for anyone. (If you look closely, you'd see my picture on their homepage 😅)

amnh.org/research/cente…

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