Fully Funded PhD in Geography, Planning and Environment at Concordia University 2026

Call for applications for a PhD opportunity in the Socio-Spatial and Financial Implications of Transit-Oriented Development

Concordia Unibersity invite expressions of interest in pursuing doctoral research for a fully funded PhD position in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment at the University.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorConcordia University
• City to studyQuebec
• School to studyConcordia University
• Course to studyEnvironment , Geography , Planning , Planning and Design
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The admitted PhD student will receive a fellowship valued at $35,000 per year for four years, as well as additional funding to support their doctoral studies.

Requirements

We are seeking candidates with:

• a master’s degree
• a strong academic background, including familiarity with the geography or planning of transportation, housing, urbanization, and/or transit-oriented development
• experience in using qualitative, statistical, geospatial, and/or mobile research methods
• ideally, a proven track record in conducting relevant research

Selection Process

• Successful applicants will conduct research that contributes to “Transforming Canadian Cities: Toward Equitable and Decarbonized Urban Transportation through Electrification, Automation, Shared Use, and Transit-Oriented Development,” a four-year research project funded by Volt-Age, a research unit funded by the Canada First Excellence Research Fund.
• Students will apply to join Concordia University’s doctoral program in Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies and will receive assistance in applying for admission.
• If admitted, they will be supervised by one or more of Professors Leila Ghaffari, Martin Danyluk, Craig Townsend, or Govind Gopakumar.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Those interested should email the investigator, explaining why they are interested in and suitable for this doctoral research program. Details of the investigator is found below
• The following materials should be attached:
  • a letter of application that explains their interest;
  • a CV, including qualifications;
  • the names of two academic referees;
  • unofficial academic transcripts;
  • and up to two samples of critical, analytical writing (such as published articles).

Craig Townsend - Housing affordability, accessibility, and inclusion in Canadian TOD projects ([email protected])