Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 60 months (5 years or longer)
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting January 2027: Apply before Oct 2026 (National), Aug 2026 (International)
Overview
In Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Research programme you will join a network of associated investigators in different disciplines from several departments and institutions as you bridge the gap between clinical practice and medical research.
Research opportunities span the entire spectrum from basic science to translational to medical education, and you'll benefit from access to organized research infrastructure, the services of a research assistant, a dedicated research space, and various internal stipends. Visit the programme website for more information
Careers
Completing this programme opens doors to a number of career opportunities.
Career Services
The Bissett Student Success Centre at Dalhousie is there to assist you in finding jobs and developing your career path. With career advising, peer advising, career counselling, and its online resources, the centre many ways to help you develop your skills and discover your ideal job and career opportunities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comprehensive Examination
- Doctoral Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: 3
English Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 92 OR PTE Academic: 65 OR IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
General requirements:
- Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
- Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International / Domestic: 7,114 AUD / year (≈ 7,053 CAD / year)
Living Costs
Halifax, Canada: 1,246-1,973 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Financial information: Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Medical Research.
Available scholarships:
- Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship - Dalhousie University, 40000 CAD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- DFL Scholarship Program - Independent provider, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Need-based
- ServiceScape Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program - 7000 CAD, Deadline: 18 Nov 2026, Merit-based
- ACES Scholarships - 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- International Peace Scholarship Fund - 12500 USD, Deadline: 15 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship - 50000 CAD, Deadline: Not specified
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Monthly Scholarship Series - 1000 USD, Deadline: Anytime
- Niara Scholarships - 500 CAD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) - 12500 USD, Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program - Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards - 25000 USD, Deadline: 10 Oct 2026
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) - Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship - 100000 CAD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
- "The Hope For Healing" Scholarship - 5000 USD, Deadline: Not specified
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