OpenFieldMining Automation & Tele-Robotics Industrial Practicum
Cooperative industry practicum with Sudbury mining majors and autonomous equipment makers working on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and tele-operated scoops.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Good standing in MEng or MSc Mining/Mechanical Engineering
- English language proficiency
- 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Technical resume and underground safety module certifications
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty co-op advisor endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Paid industry placement ($26–$34 CAD/hour with mining technology consortia)
- Application fee
- $0 (co-op course unit)
- Tuition / joining costs
- Included in standard term fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- 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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