The University of Guelph in Canada is offering a fully funded scholarship opportunity for postgraduate students to join its Dry Bean Breeding & Computational Biology Lab. This scholarship supports international students pursuing a Master’s degree in areas related to plant genomics, epigenetics, and bioinformatics.
Successful applicants will receive full financial support, including tuition fees and a living stipend, and benefit from hands-on research experience and career development support.
Scholarship Benefits
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Full tuition coverage -
Monthly living stipend
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Research assistantship in a leading Canadian agricultural research lab
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Collaboration with the University of Toronto Scarborough
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Access to modern genomics and phenotyping technologies
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Opportunity to contribute to impactful publications in food security
Research Focus
Selected candidates will work on a groundbreaking research project using multi-omics approaches—such as genomics, epigenomics, and hyperspectral imaging—to study seed coat color stability and darkening in cranberry and pinto beans. This research aims to improve the market value and shelf-life of dry beans by identifying genetic markers that support the development of non-darkening varieties.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
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Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Genetics, Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or related fields
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Demonstrate interest and/or experience in plant genomics and bioinformatics
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Be familiar with genomic and methylome analysis tools (e.g., GWAS, EWAS)
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Possess strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
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Be able to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
Required Documents
To apply, candidates should prepare and submit the following:
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Cover Letter (expressing interest in seed coat color research) -
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Contact information for three academic references
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should email their application documents to:
“myoosefz@uoguelph.ca”
Use one of the following subject lines depending on your research focus:
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“Epigenomics – [Your Name]”
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“Genomics – [Your Name]”
