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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Rural Studies PhD Program
Overview
The Rural Studies PhD program is offered by the Ontario Agricultural College, with the department website located at the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development.
Research Fields
- Sustainable Rural Communities
- Sustainable Landscape Systems
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Rural Studies PhD program is April 15, 2026, with entry in the Fall semester.
Program Details
The program is housed within the Ontario Agricultural College, and more information can be found on the Rural Studies (PhD) program website.
Meet Our Graduate Students
Some of the graduate students in the Rural Studies PhD program include:
- Valencia Gaspard, 2019 PhD Rural Studies
- Ashleigh Weeden, 2023 MSc Plant Agriculture
- Rachana Devkota, 2020 PhD Rural Studies
- Jeff Reichheld, Student
- Maria Margarita Fontecha, Student
- Rana Telfah, 2023 PhD Rural Studies
Meet Our Graduate Faculty
The graduate faculty in the Rural Studies PhD program include:
- Ataharul Chowdhury, Faculty
- Nicolas Brunet, Faculty
- Karen Landman, Faculty
- Helen Hambly, Faculty
- Ryan Gibson, Faculty
Program Resources
Additional resources and information about the Rural Studies PhD program can be found through the university's graduate studies department.