51污漫

Canada–India AgTech & CleanTech Research Mobility Program 

Research Opportunities (Scholarships for Post鈥慏octoral Fellows/ PhD Candidates/ Master's students) 

Host Institution: 51污漫 (51污漫), Abbotsford, BC, Canada 

Partner Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT鈥慚), Chennai, India 

Program: Canada–India AgTech & CleanTech Research Mobility Program

Position Types: (ongoing until filled) 

1. Scholarships for Post鈥慏octoral Fellows (full鈥憈ime) (up to 70,000 p.a. including benefits),
2. Graduate Scholarships for Canadian PhD Candidates (up to 40,000 p.a. all inclusive), and
3. Graduate Scholarships for Canadian Master’s students (up to 30,000 p.a. all inclusive)

All scholarship recipients will be affiliated with the Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) for this project.

Expected Start and Scholarship Duration: 15^th August, 2026 – 31^st March 2027 (flexible, with possibility of renewable for one more year until 31^st March 2028) 

Initial Application Deadline: July 30, 2026 (ongoing until filled) 

Travel Duration: 1-2 weeks in India (based on performance and funding). 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM 

The Canada–India AgTech & CleanTech Research Mobility Program supports emerging Canadian scholars (Canadian citizens and permanent residents only) in applied research examining innovation ecosystems in agricultural technologies and clean technology sectors in India. The project is funded by Global Affairs Canada and delivered at EFCIE, 51污漫. Postdocs are expected to work full-time in-person at EFCIE. Graduate Students are expected to work hybrid, meet weekly, and visit EFCIE (once a month as possible).

FOCUS AREA 

CleanTech: Cleantech innovation ecosystems, transportation, renewable energy, waste鈥憈o鈥憊alue systems, water purification, circular economy, emissions reduction. 

颁谤辞蝉蝉鈥慍耻迟迟颈苍驳: Tech adoption, climate resilience, policy analysis, community鈥慹ngaged research.

WHAT THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS 

• Access to EFCIE facilities and faculty supervision for the duration of the scholarship.
• Opportunity for fieldwork with partners and industry collaborators in India.
• Round鈥憈rip economy airfare to India, support for visa, accommodation, boarding, and travel within India for research (based on performance and funding).
• 1–2 weeks travel in India for data collection (August 2026 – March 2027) (based on performance and funding).
• Participation in Indo鈥慞acific CleanTech networks and a Capstone Forum in 2028.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

• Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada only.
• Master’s or PhD in relevant cognate fields (management, innovation, engineering, environmental science, computer science, etc.) from a university or equivalent research institution.
• Ideally within five years of PhD completion (if applicable).
• Willingness to travel to and conduct research in India between August 2026 – March 2027.
• Demonstrated evidence of capacity for independent research and international engagement.

DELIVERABLES

Each scholarship recipient will develop an annual work plan in consultation with the PI (Dr. Jon Thomas or designate) and will be required to meet weekly for monitoring and completing agreed upon project deliverables.   

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Submit a single PDF including:

1. CV (max. 5 pages),
2. Research writing sample (preferably single authored),
3. 2鈥憄age proposal focused on Cleantech innovation ecosystems,
4. 1-page statement of interest,
5. Up to two letters of reference from current supervising professor/s or senior research collaborators,
6. Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
7. Proof of degree completion or expected completion from a university or equivalent research institution.

EVALUATION CRITERIA 

Scholarly merit, relevance to CleanTech, feasibility, collaboration potential, contribution to Indo鈥慞acific engagement, and EDI considerations. 

HOW TO APPLY (Only Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents)

Applications must be submitted electronically to: jon.thomas@ufv.ca

Subject Line: IPSFC Scholarship Application – [Your Full Legal Name] 

Notes:

1. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
2. Only shortlisted/ successful applicants will be contacted.

TIMELINE 

Posting opens: July 2026 (ongoing until filled) 

Initial Application deadline: July 30^th, 2026 (ongoing until filled) 

Initial decision notification: August 15^th 2026 

Research data collection in India: August 2026 – March 2027 (renewable for additional year) 

Capstone Canada–India forum: January-February 2028 

 

51污漫 values equity, diversity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous scholars, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ researchers.