OpenFieldLaurentian Graduate Teaching & Research Fellowship (GTA/GRA)
Competitive graduate assistantship support for incoming full-time master's and PhD students across engineering, science, and environmental disciplines.
Laurentian University: Mining Engineering, SNOLAB Physics & Graduate Funding
Laurentian University (Université Laurentienne) is a premier bilingual and tricultural research university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, renowned worldwide for mining engineering, mineral exploration, environmental restoration (regreening), and world-leading astroparticle physics partnerships at SNOLAB.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Boreal Ecology & Environmental Remediation
Doctoral research examining boreal forest restoration, mine tailings revegetation, watershed recovery, and heavy metal bioaccumulation in northern biomes.
Master of Science (MSc) in Mineral Exploration & Economic Geology
World-class economic geology master's based in Sudbury's nickel-copper-PGE mining district, exploring ore genesis, 3D structural modeling, and drillcore geochemistry.
SNOLAB Deep Underground Astroparticle Physics Research Assistantship
Graduate research based at SNOLAB, the world's deepest cleanroom laboratory located 2 km underground in Vale's Creighton Mine, studying dark matter and neutrino properties.
Mining 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.
Centre for Research in Occupational Safety & Health (CROSH) Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at CROSH evaluating whole-body vibration, mental fatigue in extreme industrial environments, and wearable biomechanical monitors.
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Fast-Track Mineral Processing & Automation
Course-based professional master's degree training process engineers in hydrometallurgy, froth flotation, smelter emissions reduction, and process automation.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university with minimum 70% to 75% average (B standing) over the final two years of study.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Master's degree with minimum 75% (B+) average and demonstrated capacity for original scientific or scholarly research.
- Language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 88 (minimum 20 in each section); French DALF C1 for French-language streams.
- Research statement / Proposal
- For research master's and doctoral degrees: 2–3 page statement of research intent aligning with faculty labs and mining/physics facilities.
- Application fee
- $120 CAD institutional application fee through the Laurentian Graduate Admissions Portal.
- Required documentation
- Official academic transcripts, 2–3 academic reference letters, curriculum vitae, and statement of research interests.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
International graduate tuition at Laurentian is approximately $22,800 to $26,400 CAD per year. Thesis-stream graduate students receive financial support packages combining Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) paying ~$11,000 CAD/year and Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA).
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Laurentian University:
Dr. Clarence Virtue
Professor of Physics & Lead Researcher at SNOLAB · Neutrino Physics, Supernova Detection, Direct Dark Matter Search, Low-Background Counting
Dr. Nadia Mykytczuk
President & CEO of Mining Innovation, Rehabilitation & Applied Research Corporation (MIRARCO) · Biomining, Acid Mine Drainage, Extremophilic Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology
Dr. Tammy Eger
Professor of Human Kinetics & Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety · Workplace Ergonomics, Whole-Body Vibration, Fatigue Management, Occupational Biomechanics
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Laurentian University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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