Fully Funded PhD in Cancer Sciences at McGill University in Canada
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
McGill University in Canada has opened applications for the PhD in Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences (ICSP) for Fall 2027. This is a funded research-based doctoral program designed to train a new generation of researchers capable of studying cancer from a multidisciplinary perspective.
The program is a strong opportunity for students seeking funded PhD programs in Canada in cancer research, medical sciences, and health-related fields, as the university states that all students admitted to the program receive funding to support living expenses, tuition fees, and university fees throughout their studies.
The program brings together a wide range of research areas, including cancer biology, therapeutics and diagnostics, epidemiology and prevention, public health, psychology, social sciences, computer science, and biomedical sciences, with the aim of developing innovative research and solutions that contribute to improving cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.
Benefits
All students admitted to the ICSP program receive funding to support:
- Living expenses.
- Tuition fees.
- Additional university fees.
- Insurance and related costs, in accordance with the policies of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS).
The FMHS funding policy provides eligible PhD students with funding for a minimum of 5 years, with continued funding subject to satisfactory academic and research progress and fulfillment of program requirements.
Eligibility criteria
For the regular PhD track, applicants must:
- Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as biomedical sciences, epidemiology, medicine, nursing, psychology, public health, computer science, or another related discipline.
- Have a cumulative GPA (cGPA) of at least 3.5 out of 4.0.
- Have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0.
- Have a suitable academic and research background.
- Meet the English language proficiency requirements, if applicable.
- Submit a complete application before the deadline.
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