Art Schaafsma, University of Guelph

Latest funding

Improved sampling and detection for proactive management of mycotoxins in grain.
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$190,668
Management of Fusarium graminearum in corn and wheat
NSERC · 2017 · Principal investigator
$326,049

All 2 grants and awards

Improved sampling and detection for proactive management of mycotoxins in grain.

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Schaafsma, Art

$190,668

Management of Fusarium graminearum in corn and wheat

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Schaafsma, Art

$326,049

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Schaafsma, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Improved sampling and detection for proactive management of mycotoxins in grain." (2019), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]