Joint Research Opportunity at the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (aafc)

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  Who can apply? Graduate students (Ph.D./Master’s) and scientists (including post-doctoral fellows) who have or will have a scholarship to cover accommodation and living expenses while in Canada. The scholarship usually comes from a funding agency in the applicant’s home country.
  
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  The opportunity will take place at a research facility of AAFC or its partner’s lab in Canada. In most cases, AAFC will bear the cost of the research.
  
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  If necessary to get their scholarship, applicants can contact the AAFC scientist (potential supervisor) to obtain a Letter of Acceptance Intent. Applicants should provide recommendation letter(s) to AAFC scientists from their home organization and must demonstrate they meet the academic and language merit criteria to be retained for further consideration. English or French is essential to conduct the research at AAFC.
  
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  Signing of a Research Participant Agreement of AAFC by the applicant and one’s home organization is mandatory after the applicant is successful in obtaining a scholarship and before coming to Canada.
  
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  Detailed information on AAFC Research Centres and Scientific Staff is available online at: www.agr.gc.ca/science
  

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