Doctor of Philosophy in Physics & Synchrotron Radiation Science
Doctoral research conducted on-site at the Canadian Light Source (CLS), utilizing high-energy X-ray absorption spectroscopy and resonant scattering to inspect functional 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
- Master of Science in Physics, Engineering Physics, or Materials Science (78%+ average)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis or publication in condensed matter physics, X-ray spectroscopy, or accelerator physics
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $25,000/year guaranteed doctoral fellowship + beamtime research allocation at Canadian Light Source
- Application fee
- CAD $120
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $9,450/year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Saskatchewan documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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