Research opportunities
I am constantly looking for motivated and interested people to join our lab! Look below for different kinds of opportunities:
- Funded positions: Positions for which funding is already available
- Sources of funding: You might be eligible for funding to work with us
- Spontaneous application: You really want us to know that you really want to work with us
How to apply
To apply, send me an e-mail with:
- CV
- Short motivation letter: introduce yourself and clearly explain why you are contacting me
- Links toward additional information that you deem to be relevant
Funding opportunities
NSERC and FRQNT graduate scolarships 🇨🇦
All Canadian students interested in graduate studies should apply for NSERC graduate scholarships and FRQNT graduate scholarships. The deadline for both these programs is early in the fall (September – October). Interested students should contact a potential supervisor as early as possible to prepare a winning application. Ideally, contact me in the summer.
Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program 🇨🇳
This program is for Chinese graduates, teachers, researchers and senior professionals. The selection of Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP) is a long and rigorous process that can last several months. Under normal circumstances, successful candidates would typically travel to Canada before the end of February to begin their program. Scholarships are usually for four to 12 month periods of research in Canada, but do not involve formal enrolment at a Canadian university. The recipients are placed as visiting scholars.
Merit Scholarship Program for Foreign Students (PBEEE) 🌍
The Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies is responsible for managing the program. This program is directed at foreign students (with study visa or work permit) who wish to undertake or continue their studies or research activities in Québec. The program offers $25,000/year (max. 3 years) for doctorate students or $3,000/month (max. 4 months) for short Master student projects. Learn more about the program.
MITACS GlobaLink undergrad summer research internships
For undergraduate students wanting to do a summer research internship, the MITACS Globalink program offers attractive bursaries for international undergraduates from the following countries and regions: 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇳 China, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR, 🇮🇳 India, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 USA, and 🇺🇦 Ukraine. From May to October of each year, top-ranked applicants participate in a 12-week research internship under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, from science, engineering and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences. Our lab proposes many research projects for this program every year.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 🌍
This scholarship program was established to recruit and keep in the country the best doctoral students in the world by offering them scholarships of considerable financial value. Plan to submit an application one year in advance. This program offers $50,000/year (max. 3 years) for doctorate students. If the university for doctoral studies is ÉTS, the nomination is made on the recommendation of an ÉTS professor.
Already an ÉTS student ?
Scholarships for ÉTS’ Bachelor’s graduates to pursue Master’s or PhD studies
To apply for a scholarship under this competition, you must have a research project and a thesis supervisor. Plan to submit an application one year in advance. This competition awards $20k/year for a duration of two years if you are applying for a Master’s or for three years if you are applying for a Doctorate.