OpenFieldIVADO & CRM Doctoral Research Fellowships in Data Science & Operational Mathematics
Excellence fellowships sponsored by IVADO and Centre de Recherches Mathématiques (CRM) for PhD researchers investigating high-dimensional optimization, operations research, and stochastic systems.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class academic record (minimum 3.5/4.3)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 90+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 4-page research proposal on mathematical data science
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential letters of appraisal from thesis supervisors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $30,000 per year for up to 3 years plus research travel grants
- Application fee
- CAD $0 (Fellowship competition)
- Tuition / joining costs
- Provided alongside tuition award for registered students
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Montreal documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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