Simon Fraser University offers competitive 4-year funded Research Assistantships (RA) for graduate students, starting at CAD$20,000/yr for MSc and CAD$24,000/yr for PhD, with potential increases up to CAD$25,000/yr (MSc) and CAD$30,000/yr (PhD) after publishing a first paper. Additionally, through the Graduate Fellowship (GF) and Teaching Assistantship Program (TA), students can receive an extra CAD $13,000/yr or more, sufficient to cover tuition fees.
The eligibility, perks, timeline, and application process will all be covered at length in this post.
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When is the Application Deadline:
Not Specified (applications are ongoing).
Tell Me About The Scholarship:
The Simon Fraser University Graduate Scholarship 2026 offers fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Canada.
Hosted by the Synthetic Aperture Radar Laboratory (SAR Lab) under Prof. Bernhard Rabus, the program focuses on remote sensing, SAR methods, maritime applications, and advanced land applications using interferometric and polarimetric time series analysis.
This scholarship is designed for highly motivated researchers with strong technical and scientific backgrounds, offering competitive funding, mentorship, and access to exclusive datasets and equipment.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Remote Sensing
- Physics
- Geophysics
- Engineering (and related fields)
Type:
Postgraduate Scholarship (Master’s and PhD).
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in Physics, Geophysics, Engineering, or related field.
- Demonstrate passionate research interest in remote sensing.
- Possess solid programming skills (C++ and Python).
- Have strong scientific writing skills and motivation to publish results.
- Show proficiency in English:
- TOEFL iBT: 93 (minimum 20 in each category).
- TOEFL PBT: 580 + TWE 5.
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in each section).
- Applicants from English-speaking countries or with English academic backgrounds may be exempted from TOEFL/IELTS.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Based on academic excellence, technical skills, and research motivation.
- Preference given to candidates with strong potential to publish research results.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
All countries worldwide.
Where will the Scholarship be Taken?
Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada.
How Many Scholarships?
Not specified — multiple positions available annually.
What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?
- Research Assistantship (RA):
- MSc: CAD $20,000–$25,000/year.
- PhD: CAD $24,000–$30,000/year.
- Additional funding: Graduate Fellowship (GF) and/or Teaching Assistantship (TA) worth CAD $13,000+/year (covers tuition fees).
- Creative freedom in research and collaborations across SFU departments and other universities.
- Free access to RADARSAT-2 satellite data and other exclusive datasets.
- Top-notch equipment (GPU servers, airborne SAR sensor).
- Mentorship and supervision from Prof. Bernhard Rabus.
- Optional collaboration with MDA, offering career opportunities.
How Long Will the Scholarship Last?
- 4 years funded program (renewable based on performance).
Required Documents:
- CV.
- Academic transcript.
- Cover letter.
How to Apply:
- Confirm eligibility (academic background, programming skills, English proficiency).
- Prepare required documents (CV, transcript, cover letter).
- Send an email inquiry to Prof. Bernhard Rabus (btrabus@sfu.ca) with documents attached.
- Await further instructions if shortlisted.
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