Department-Specific Funding
A funding package is offered to full time thesis-based graduate students with their offer letter, which may vary by home department (i.e., the department of the primary supervisor). Please visit the various departments that are involved in the Bioinformatics Program for specific and the most current funding information:
Stipends listed are annual amounts, unless otherwise noted.
| Level | Stipend | Duration | GRA | GTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | $21,318.00 | 6 semesters | Included | Included |
| Ph.D. | $25,318.00 | 12 semesters | Included | Included |
Department of Animal Biosciences
| Level | Stipend | Duration | GRA | GTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | $19,870.00 | 6 semesters | Included | Not included |
| Ph.D. | $23,750.00 | 9 semesters | Included | Not included |
| Level | Stipend | Duration | GRA | GTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. (domestic) | $25,555.36 | 6 semesters | Included | Included |
| Ph.D. (domestic) | $25,795.36 | 12 semesters | Included | Included |
| M.Sc. (international) | $39,075.91 | 6 semesters | Included | Included |
| Ph.D. (international) | $38,484.10 | 12 semesters | Included | Included |
Department of Food Science (under Financial Resources)
| Level | Stipend | Duration | GRA | GTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | $16,500.00 | 6 semesters | Included | Not included |
| Ph.D. | $20,000.00 | 12 semesters | Included | Not included |
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
| Level | Approximate Stipend Range | Duration | GRA | GTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | $37,000-39,000 * | 5 semesters | Included | Included |
| Ph.D. | $25,000-28,000 | 12 semesters | Included | Included |
* This stipend is the total amount for the duration of the M.Sc., not the annual amount.
Department of Plant Agriculture (under Awards & Financial Support)
| Level | Stipend Range | Duration | GRA | GTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. (domestic) | $21,000-24,000 | 6 semesters | Included | Not included |
| Ph.D. (domestic) | $24,000-30,000 | 12 semesters | Included | Not included |
| M.Sc. (international) | $33,500-35,000 | 6 semesters | Included | Not included |
| Ph.D. (international) | $35,000-36,500 | 12 semesters | Included | Not included |
| Level | Stipend | Duration | GRA | GTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | $18,500.00 | 6 semesters | Included | Only included for Biomedical Sciences |
| Ph.D. | $21,000.00 | 9 semesters | Included | Only included for Biomedical Sciences |
| Level | Stipend | Duration | GRA | GTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | $16,500.00 | 6 semesters | Included | Included |
| Ph.D. (domestic) | $21,500.00 | 12 semesters | Included | Included |
| Ph.D. (international) | $31,500.00 | 12 semesters | Included | Included |
| Level | Stipend | Duration | GRA | GTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | $16,500.00 | 6 semesters | Included | Included |
| Ph.D. | $21,500.00 | 12 semesters | Included | Included |
School of Environmental Sciences
| Level | Stipend | Duration | GRA | GTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. (domestic) | $16,500.00 | 6 semesters | Included | Included |
| Ph.D. (domestic) | $21,500.00 | 9 semesters | Included | Included |
| M.Sc. (international) | $19,500.00 | 6 semesters | Included | Not included |
| Ph.D. (international) | $20,500.00 | 9 semesters | Included | Not included |
International Ph.D. students are automatically considered for the University of Guelph International Doctoral Tuition Scholarship. Some of the listed stipends include the IDTS. Please contact the home department or potential advisor directly for clarification on the breakdown of the stipend for that department.
You are required to contact prospective advisors to discuss the availability of projects prior to applying to thesis-based programs, and we suggest to discuss the availability of GRA funding or prospects for applying for suitable scholarships. Please note that offers of admission will only be issued in cases where a member of the Bioinformatics Graduate Faculty has agreed to be the supervisor.