Current Opportunities

There is currently one competitive opportunity available in the FishPeoplePlace Lab. Please check back regularly, as we post new opportunities as funding or projects become available.

The 2027 Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) student call is now open, and our lab is offering a project position working on coastal access! Senior undergraduates are encouraged to apply, and applicants can find our project position by search "Harrison" in the faculty last name search bar. Come join us!

The successful applicant to our project position will travel to Canada between May and October 2027 to work with me and our outstanding lab group at their Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Find details of the program and how to apply here: https://www.mitacs.ca/our-programs/globalink-research-internship-students/

The deadline to apply is September 16, 2026, at 1 pm Pacific Time.

Globalink research interns receive: 
«  Round-trip airfare to Canada (amount varies by country of origin)
«  Funding to help cover accommodation and living expenses (amount varies by country of origin)
«  Support for participation in events related to your field of research, plus complimentary access to Mitacs professional development courses

Questions about the program or your application? Contact Mitacs at helpdesk@mitacs.ca.

Not the right opportunity for you? If you are a student and think you may have a specific research project/interest that aligns with our methods and topics, please get in touch! We are happy to discuss working together to support a project. Please make sure to read our FAQs page as you prepare.

Standing Opportunities

Canada - U.S. Fulbright Program Opportunity
Are you an American student interested in coming to Canada as part of the Canada - U.S. Fulbright Program? We are currently accepting expressions of interest from well-qualified candidates for the Fulbright Program to study in Canada for the 2026-2027 award cycle. Please review the Fulbright scholar program details, requirements and eligibility criteria. If you are a good fit to the program and are interested in coming to Dalhousie University and working with us, please get in touch with Dr. Harrison as early as possible to discuss your research idea and application process to the Fulbright program.

Opportunities for potential PhD students
Interested in doing a PhD with Dr. Harrison and our lab community? Do your research interests or methodologies align with our work? If so, there are several annual doctoral funding opportunities to consider. Please note that these are highly competitive funding opportunities, and we welcome expressions of interest from well-qualified candidates. If you are interested, please get in touch at your earliest convenience so we can get to know you, your work, your goals, and support you in writing a strong application for funding.

Canada Doctoral Research Award Program

Dalhousie University IDPhD Program Funding Opportunities

Opportunities for potential postdocs
Are you a Canadian or international PhD student or postdoc interested in joining our lab community? Do your research interests or methodologies align with our work? If so, there are several annual postdoctoral funding opportunities to consider. We welcome expressions of interest from well-qualified candidates. If you are interested, please get in touch at your earliest convenience so we can get to know you, your work, your goals, and support you in writing a strong application for funding.

Liber Ero

Canada Postdoctoral Research Award Program

Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship