Nova Scotia Inter-University Doctoral Program in Educational Studies

Scholarship that makes a difference

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A uniquely Nova Scotian program offering exciting opportunities for PhD studies with Atlantic Canada’s finest educational scholars and researchers.

Three Nova Scotia universities have joined together to offer a world-class doctoral program that draws upon the collective resources of a renowned scholarly community.

The Nova Scotia PhD Program in Educational Studies helps talented scholars to develop rich knowledge and advanced research skills so important in today’s rapidly changing world.

This innovative and state-of-the-art program includes:

Graduates of the program are ideally placed to play leadership roles in a range of academic and professional organizations.

 

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PhD Application Package

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Comprehensive Portfolio
Presentation

 

Student: Leanne Whiting
Supervisor: Dr. Jennifer Mitton
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 1:15pm (AST)
Link: https://teams.microsoft.com

Student
: Alexandra Barclay
Supervisor: Dr. Ashwani Kumar
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 11:00am (AST)
Link: https://teams.microsoft.com 
 
Student: Robyn Ashley
Supervisor: Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time: 10:00am (AST)
 

Dissertation Proposal & Dissertation Defense


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