The following awards are available to help support grad students wishing to conduct field research at the Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS).
- QUBS Graduate Award (two awards)
- QUBS Graduate Mentorship Award (two awards))
- QUBS Fowler Herbarium Award (two awards)
- Gordon and Patricia Gray Snake Research Award
- George W. Bracken Memorial Scholarship
- The Craigie Fellowship
Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS) Graduate Award
QUBS is offering two awards to graduate students who will be conducting research in any field at QUBS during summer 2026. The award will cover room and board and provide a small stipend ($500 per month of residency at QUBS). Applicants will be adjudicated based on academic record, research productivity, and suitability of the research to QUBS.
Applicants should send unofficial transcripts, CV, and one-page research proposal to arnotts@queensu.ca. Deadline Friday February 13, 2026.
Successful candidates will also need to fill out an application for research and accommodation.
Queen’s University Biological Station (QUBS) Graduate Mentorship Award
QUBS is offering two mentorship awards to Queen's Graduate Students who will be conducting research in any field at QUBS during summer 2026. The graduate mentors will work together to 1) deliver science training to undergraduate students at QUBS, and 2) organize community-building activities for all QUBS users. Some examples of science training include hypothesis development/testing, study design, effective data visualization, data manipulation, data archiving, message box, effective presentations, resume/CV workshop. The award includes room and board at QUBS plus a stipend equivalent to one TAship.
We are grateful for the Barrie and Katherine Gilbert QUBS Studentship for funding these mentorship awards.
Applicants should send unofficial transcripts, CV, and a cover letter explaining their interest in this opportunity to arnotts@queensu.ca. Deadline Friday February 13 2026.
Queen’s University Biological Station (QUBS) Fowler Herbarium Award
QUBS is offering two Fowler Herbarium Awards to Queen's Graduate Students who are interested in assisting with curating and digitizing plant specimens in the Fowler Herbarium at QUBS. Tasks could include updating nomenclature, repairing damaged specimens, organizing species folders, adding specimens to the database, and digitization of the collection. Outreach opportunities will be available. Flexible hours from Dec 15, 2025 to August 28, 2026.
We are grateful to the Allan H. Reddoch and Joyce M. Reddoch QUBS Research Fund for supporting the Fowler Herbarium.
Applicants should send unofficial transcripts, CV, and a cover letter explaining their interest in this opportunity to arnotts@queensu.ca Deadline December 1, 2026.
Gordon and Patricia Gray Snake Research Award
Queen’s University Biological Station (QUBS) invites applications from scientists who would like to pursue research on snakes at QUBS. As one Canada’s leading field research stations, QUBS has been supporting ecological, evolutionary, and conservation research for over 80 years on its 3,400 ha property, just north of Kingston Ontario (QUBS.ca). Eligible applicants include graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty.
The award, valued at up to $10,000, can be used to support room and board at QUBS, travel, supplies, and stipend.
All research involving vertebrate animals require approval of the Queen’s University’s Animal Care Committee (UACC) and obtain prior approval from the University’s Animal Care Committee before beginning fieldwork. A copy of the approved animal care protocol from the home institution should be submitted, along with a completed Animal Use Data Form (AUDF) to Queen’s UACC for review.
Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, a brief research proposal (1-2 pages), and an estimated budget that includes room and board at QUBS to Shelley Arnott arnotts@queensu.ca. Deadline April 1, 2026.
The George W. Bracken Memorial Scholarship
Established in June 2017 in memory of George W. Bracken, B.Sc. (Eng) 1956, by his wife Margaret Bracken, B.A. (Hons) 1997 and family. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence to funding-eligible Master’s or Ph.D. level students enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies who are pursuing field research at the Queen’s University Biological Station. Selection will be made by the Fellowships Committee of the School of Graduate Studies through the annual internal fellowship competition. Value: variable.
For more information on these and other opportunities for support please visit the School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Studies Awards & Financial Assistance Calender.
The Craigie Fellowship
Master's Fellowship: Established in February 2018 by Dr. James S. Craigie, B.A. 1955, M.A. 1957, PhD. 1959. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated research ability for funding eligible Master's level students enrolled in the Department of Biology in theSchool of Graduate Studies. Preference will be given to students researching primary productivity and energy flow as they relate to sustainable productivity in freshwater systems at the Queen's University Biological Station, or other relevant research location. The applicant will be required to submit a brief outline of their research project, past research experience, and principal objectives. Selection will be made by the Departmental Graduate Studies committee or similar group. The fellowship will be renewable for one additional year provided good academic standing and full-time status is maintained. Value: $12,000 ($6,000 per year x 2 years).
Doctoral Fellowship: Established in February 2018 by Dr. James S. Craigie, B.A. 1955, M.A. 1957, PhD. 1959. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated research ability for funding eligible PhD level students enrolled in the Department of Biology in the School of Graduate Studies. Preference will be given to students researching primary productivity and energy flow as they relate to sustainable productivity in freshwater systems at the Queen's University Biological Station, or other relevant research location. The applicant will be required to submit a brief outline of their research project, past research experience, and principal objectives. Selection will be made by the Departmental Graduate Studies committee or similar group. The fellowship will be renewable for three additional years provided good academic standing and full-time status is maintained. Value: $24,000 ($6,000 per year x 4 years).
For more information on these and other opportunities for support please visit the School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Studies Awards & Financial Assistance Calender.