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Funding

Securing funding is a key part of your application to the IDPhD Program. You can find more funding information on the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Finance Your StudiesÌý±è²¹²µ±ð.

Helpful funding information for IDPhD students

  • Keep your eyes open for funding opportunities that are directed specifically to first-year students, such as the Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship - an award for which only incoming students can apply.
  • The Faculty of Graduate Studies receives applications for a number of specialized scholarships through the Harmonized Scholarship Process. Take time to review the FGS webpage on applying for funding. Many applications are due in the fall of every year.
  • Reach out to your supervisor early for scholarship guidance; IDPhD is also available to help.
  • Here is a  on expected costs for students in our program; we are categorized under 'Doctoral (All Others).'
  • The IDPhD program does not normally offer entrance scholarships; all applicants are expected to submit an acceptable plan for the first two years of the program.  Exceptions to this may, on rare occasions, be made.
  • The IDPhD program does invite IDPhD students who are in years 3-6 to apply for funding to support the completion of their program.

Interested in becoming a teaching assistant?

Teaching assistant (TA) positions might not be readily available for Interdisciplinary PhD students. If you are interested in a TA position, you should connect first with the departments that are represented on your program committee. TA positions at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ are posted only within the academic department that is offering the course in question. Ask your supervisor and committee members to forward you TA job descriptions as they are posted.