Simon Fraser University Scholarship in Canada 2027 (MSc/PhD): Fully Funded

Simon Fraser University Scholarship 2027 Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Host Country:  Canada 
Category: Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
Benefits: Full Scholarship • $30,000 Stipend per year
Eligibility: Students from 190+ Countries Worldwide
Deadline: Not Specified

About the Simon Fraser University Scholarship

The Synthetic Aperture Radar Laboratory at Simon Fraser University in Canada annually welcomes applications from inspiring and talented people interested in pursuing a master’s or PhD.

The laboratory is headed by Prof. Bernhard Rabus, with research interests focused on SAR methods and applications, with a focus on (i) maritime applications and (ii) novel land applications using advanced interferometric and polarimetric time series analysis techniques.

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is considered prestigious, consistently ranking as a leading research-intensive university in Canada and globally, known for innovation, strong graduate outcomes, and excellence in areas like sustainability and student-faculty ratios.

Simon Fraser University Scholarship Benefits

The Simon Fraser University Scholarship offers the following benefits;

• Highly competitive 4-year funded Research Assistantship (RA) starting at CAD$20,000/yr (MSc) / CAD$24,000/yr (PhD) and increasing up to CAD$25,000/yr (MSc) / CAD$30,000/yr (PhD) e.g., after publishing a first paper.
• Through the School of Engineering  Science’s Graduate Fellowship (GF) and/or  Teaching Assistantship Program (TA), applicants generally receive an additional CAD$13,000/yr or more (this additional amount alone is sufficient to cover tuition fees).
• Exceptional creative freedom in research and potential collaborations across SFU departments and other universities
• Free access to all RADARSAT-2 satellite data and many other exclusive remote sensing data sets
• Top-notch equipment such as a high-powered experimental GPU server and our own airborne SAR sensor
• Passionate mentoring and supervision
• Optional: direct project-based collaboration with MDA, with the potential of future career possibility

Simon Fraser University Research Assistantship 2027 Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 Simon Fraser University Research Assistantship, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

• Be passionate about research interests and have a background in remote sensing.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in Physics, Geophysics, Engineering or a related field. 
• Have solid programming skills (including C++ and Python)
• Possess strong scientific writing skills and high motivation to produce publishable results
• Have a very good command of English, both spoken and written. Internet-based TOEFL (93 with a minimum of 20 in each category), Paper-based TOEFL (580 and TWE 5), IELTS academic (overall band score of 7.0 on the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section).
• NB: Applicants with an English background or those from English-speaking countries are exempted from TOEFL/IELTS.

Required Documents for Simon Fraser University Graduate Scholarship

While applying for the Simon Fraser University Graduate Scholarship, you will be required to submit the following documents;

• CV,
• Academic transcript, and
• Cover letter.

How To Apply for 2027 Simon Fraser University Scholarship

To apply for the Simon Fraser University Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;

• Click the button below to go to the Synthetic Aperture Radar Laboratory's website.
• Send an email inquiry to Prof. Bernhard Rabus ([email protected]) and include the required documents.
• Successful candidates will be contacted for further information.

Application Deadline: Not Specified

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