The University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship is a fully funded Master’s and PhD opportunities for international students to study in one of Canada’s best institutions.
The University of Alberta Scholarship provides funding that will cover the tuition fees and living stipends for the selected applicants. This funding is renewable year after year until the completion of the program.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
The University of Alberta Scholarship involves the exploration of the additive manufacturing of zirconia-based ceramics for use in dental applications.
It is a joint project between the Alberta Next-Generation Additive Manufacturing (ANGAM) Lab (Dr. Yakout) and the Craniofacial Biomechanics and Biomaterials Research (CBBR) Group (Dr. Romanyk) at the University of Alberta.
The project will focus on developing optimized manufacturing routes (e.g. feedstock material and post-processing) to obtain targeted outcomes in dental applications (e.g. superior mechanical performance with biological and esthetic considerations). Necessary research will involve hands-on training and methods related to additive manufacturing and advanced characterization from a range of perspectives.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Have bachelors or Masters of Science (or Engineering) degree in Mechanical or related program
- Be willing to register in the University of Alberta’s MSc or PhD Program
- Have keen interest and/or experience (coursework, research, and/or industrial) in: additive manufacturing, materials characterization, experimental methods, advanced modeling techniques (e.g. finite element analysis), and use of MATLAB or other programming tools are assets
- Have minimum GPA of 3.3
- Show proven ability to work independently
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in English
- The opportunity is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and foreign students
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Cover letter detailing your specific interest in this project
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Copy of all academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency, if applicable
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- The University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship is a fully funded award covering the full cost of tuition and providing an additional annual stipend for successful candidates.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship website
- Interested candidates may contact Drs. Mostafa Yakout (yakout@ualberta.ca) and Dan Romanyk (dromanyk@ualberta.ca) to discuss their qualifications and the project.
- Please forward your documents to the emails provided above to discuss your suitability for the scholarship.
- Please use, ‘Additive Dental Ceramics Application’ as the Subject in your email when applying.
- Start Date for the program: September 2025 or January 2026
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