OpenFieldSNOLAB Deep Underground Astroparticle Physics Research Assistantship
Graduate research based at SNOLAB, the world's deepest cleanroom laboratory located 2 km underground in Vale's Creighton Mine, studying dark matter and neutrino properties.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BSc or MSc in Physics with honors standing
- English language proficiency
- 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate thesis or coursework in nuclear/particle physics or detectors
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded research stipend ($24,000 CAD/year) via CFI and NSERC grants
- Application fee
- $120 CAD
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by research fellowship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Laurentian University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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