OpenFieldQueen's PhD in Physics & Arthur B. McDonald Astroparticle Physics Research
Doctoral research program embedded in the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute, conducting experiments on dark matter detection and neutrino properties at SNOLAB.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Recognized MSc in Physics, Astronomy, or Applied Mathematics with minimum A- average.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 88.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE Physics subject test recommended.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated coursework rigor in quantum mechanics and electrodynamics; research experience in particle physics.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Guaranteed annual financial support of CAD $27,000/year for 4 years via McDonald Institute stipends and SNOLAB grants
- Application fee
- CAD $110 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Offset through graduate research stipends.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (International intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Queen's University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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