Join the Journey
How to join my research group at the University of Ottawa.
⚠️ Please read this page carefully before contacting me. It will also help you write a stronger email!
Thank you for considering joining my research group. I’m genuinely excited to build a lab with curious, motivated people, and I’d love to hear from you if our research interests align.
A Lab Built on Mutual Commitment
What I offer flows outward; what I look for flows inward; node size reflects relative importance. Click a node to read more below.
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Graduate Students (PhD / MSc)
I am actively recruiting for motivated graduate students. A PhD typically takes 4–5 years; an MSc takes about 2 years. I’m committed to working closely with you throughout.
How to reach out: Please send me an email with the subject line:
Please include:
- A short note about your research interests and why they connect to my work. Mentioning a specific topic you found interesting goes a long way!
- Your CV and transcripts
- Your intended program and start date
I review emails every few weeks and genuinely try to respond when I see a strong fit. Due to volume, I may not always be able to reply. If you don’t hear back within 3–4 weeks, it likely means I’m unable to offer a position at this time. I appreciate your understanding.
📅 Make sure to check the program-specific application deadlines for your targeted start date.International students typically have earlier deadlines.
Funding & Scholarships
I typically fund PhD and MSc students through research assistantships. There are also a number of external awards worth pursuing, and I’m happy to support strong candidates in applying:
For domestic students (Canadian citizens & permanent residents):
For all students:
- NSERC Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D)
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
- University of Ottawa Admission Scholarships — automatically considered upon admission
- Mitacs Accelerate — industry-partnered research funding
💰 For a complete list of funding and scholarship opportunities available at uOttawa, see the Awards and Financial Support page.
International Students
As a former international student, I warmly welcome students from around the world, and I hope you’ll seriously consider Ottawa as your next stop. A few practical things to keep in mind:
- Start early. Application deadlines for international students are typically earlier than for domestic students, to allow time for visa and study permit processing. Planning 8–12 months ahead is strongly recommended.
- English proficiency. If English is not your first language and you haven’t completed a degree at an English-language institution, you’ll need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores that meet the University of Ottawa’s requirements. Please check the language requirement from uOttawa website.
- Funding opportunities. International students are eligible for the NSERC Doctoral scholar ship, the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, and uOttawa institutional awards including the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption.
- External funding. If you are receiving any external funding support, please mention this in your initial email.