OpenFieldInstitut Quantique Doctoral Excellence Fellowship
Competitive doctoral award supporting exceptional domestic and international researchers conducting PhD research in quantum computing, spintronics, and quantum materials.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6/4.3 or equivalent first-class standing in MSc physics or related discipline
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 or equivalent French proficiency (TFI/TCF-Tout Public level B2)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis summary and two-page doctoral research project proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of academic recommendation from graduate supervisors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full funding: CAD $28,000 per year stipend plus international tuition differential waiver
- Application fee
- CAD $105
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $9,200/year (Quebec residents) or CAD $22,400/year (International; covered by fellowship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Université de Sherbrooke documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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