Current Academic Year
Domestic
| Funding | Value |
|---|---|
| York University Fellowship | 10,806 |
| Employment* | 32,828 |
| Research Assistantship | 5,000 |
| Faculty Enhanced Funding | 4,102 |
| Package Total | 52,736 |
International
| Funding | Value |
|---|---|
| York University Fellowship | 16,934 |
| Employment | 62,052 |
| Research Assistantship | 10,000 |
| Faculty Enhanced Funding | |
| Package Total | 88,986 |
Domestic
| Funding | Value |
|---|---|
| York University Fellowship | 5,403 |
| Employment* | 21,041 |
| Research Assistantship | 2,500 |
| Package Total | 28,944 |
International
| Funding | Value |
|---|---|
| York University Fellowship | 8,467 |
| Employment* | 30,201 |
| Research Assistantship | 5,000 |
| Package Total | 43,668 |
For more details, please visit our Course and Program Fees page.
Healthcare
For students with no Employment component in their funding package, Heathcare coverage will be provided via YUGSA. There is a charge associated with this coverage - Healthcare bursary of $1,000/academic year is provided
For students with Employment component in their funding package, Healthcare Benefit Coverage included through CUPE 3903 - there is no charge to students
*Employment component of funding is based on CUPE 3903 Unit 1 Collective Agreement:
- Salary–CUPE 3903 Unit 1 TA position—salary will vary based on assignment type
- Vacation Pay–Statutory vacation rate applies
- Grant-in-Aid–CUPE 3903 Unit 1 TA position–Grant-in-Aid funding will vary based on assignment type
- Graduate Funding Assistance
- International Tuition Offset (International Students only)
- UHIP Bursary (International Students only)
Note: Scholarships and York University Fellowship - The university contribution portion of awarded Scholarships will count towards the Fellowship - exception applies when awarded as an 'Entrance' scholarship, in the first three terms of study.
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The Graduate Program in Biology at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.