Graduate Student Positions in Climate Change and Mental Health among Youth and Young Adults at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay and Barrie campuses)
Prospective students at the Masters or PhD levels interested in studying the connections between climate change and mental health with a focus on youth and young adults are invited to contact Drs. Lindsay Galway and Ellen Field to join the “Climate anxiety and coping among youth and young adults in Canada: Synthesizing and advancing knowledge and practice” research team. Students will be expected to enroll in either the PhD/Masters of Health Sciences (Thunder Bay Campus) or the PhD/Masters of Education program (Thunder Bay or Barrie Ontario Campus) (starting in September 2025).
Both PhD ($20,000 stipends for 4 years) and Masters ($10,000 stipend for 2 years) level stipends are available. These funds are made possible through funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Additional funding may be available through a Graduate Assistant position.
Students will be expected to enroll in either the PhD/Masters of Health Sciences (Thunder Bay Campus) or the PhD/Masters of Education program (Thunder Bay, Orillia or virtual) (starting in September 2025).
Deadlines:
PhD in Health Sciences: Jan. 15, 2025 (Sept. start)
PhD in Education: Oct. 1, 2025
Masters in Health Sciences: Feb. 1, 2025 (Sept. start)
Masters in Education: rolling admission for Spring, Fall or Winter start
Interested candidates should apply with a CV, transcripts, and short cover letter to indicate interest in a specific program. Please send documents to Dr. Lindsay Galway (lgalway@lakeheadu.ca) and Dr. Ellen FIeld (efield@lakeheadu.ca).
