Leafhopper ecology in Canada and the effect of climate change

Description

The LeafHope grant projects will advance our understanding of leafhoppers as pests and the diseases they transmit in different crops across Canada. The projects will identify strategies to reduce the use of synthetic insecticides in light of their expanding range due to climate change. The PhD student will be tasked with assessing capture and biodiversity data for leafhoppers captured across Canada in three crops: strawberry, blueberry, and canola. The student will be able to assess the ecology in relation to climate change. The student will be required to integrate all the data obtained from over 150 fields across Canada and reach conclusions that will optimize insecticide use.

Research Field

- Entomology
- Ecology
- Agriculture
- Biology

Research Supervisor

Edel Pérez-Lopez

Research Environment

Plant science department - Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

The Department of Plantology's mission is to promote the rational and sustainable exploitation of plant resources by humans. It fulfills this mission by training competent professionals and contributing, through its research activities, to the advancement of plant sciences.

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Plant Biology

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

Information unavailable

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Submission and approval of research proposal AND project outline	$3,000
Expected progression in the study program	$3,000
First submission of dissertation before the end of the 11th semester	$4,000
Total	$10,000

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$25,000 to $40,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $40,000.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Agronomy
- Biology

Requirements and Conditions

- Hold a master's degree in plant biology or any other relevant field;
- Hold a valid driver's license;
- Hold a professional level of English;
- Autonomy and teamwork.

Required Documentation

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ

** The beginning of the master's degree is for the winter 2025 session, or for the summer 2025 session. The fall 2024 session is not included.

Application Deadline

November 1, 2024

Find Out More

Nicolas Plante
Professionnel de recherche
Faculté des sciences de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation
nicolas.plante.4@ulaval.ca