OpenFieldOntario Tech Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) & Teaching Fellowship
Merit-based graduate research and teaching funding awarded to full-time thesis-based master's and doctoral students in engineering and applied sciences.
Ontario Tech University: Nuclear Engineering, Automotive & Graduate Scholarships
Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology) is one of Canada's top modern public research universities, globally recognized for nuclear engineering, clean energy, automotive aerodynamics at ACE (Automotive Centre of Excellence), artificial intelligence, and forensic science.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nuclear Engineering & Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
Canada's only dedicated nuclear engineering doctoral program, training specialists in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) licensing, CANDU lifecycle management, and nuclear waste transmutation.
Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science with Focus on Trustworthy AI
Advanced graduate program focusing on ethical artificial intelligence, deep learning safety, cybersecurity, and distributed cloud computing systems.
ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel Aerodynamics & EV Thermal Research Assistantship
Graduate research at the world-class ACE facility testing electric vehicle thermal management, extreme cold-weather battery efficiency, and aerodynamic drag reduction.
Clean Energy Research Laboratory (CERL) Hydrogen Production Practicum
Industry-collaborative practicum at CERL evaluating thermochemical copper-chlorine (Cu-Cl) cycles for zero-emission nuclear hydrogen production.
Canada Research Chair in Clean Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral appointment leading experimental design in high-efficiency electrolysis, integrated multigeneration energy systems, and carbon capture.
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Autonomous Systems & Artificial Intelligence
Industry-focused master's program covering autonomous driving perception, sensor fusion, SLAM algorithms, and functional safety in automated transport.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Four-year honours undergraduate degree (BSc, BEng) from an accredited university with minimum B average (minimum 73%–76% or 3.0/4.3 GPA) in the last two years.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum B+ standing (77%–79% or 3.3/4.3 GPA) and proven research potential.
- Language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT 83 (minimum 20 in listening/reading, 19 in writing, 20 in speaking).
- Research statement / Proposal
- For research thesis programs: 2–3 page statement of research intent describing alignment with Ontario Tech research clusters and identified faculty supervisor.
- Application fee
- $110 CAD non-refundable application fee submitted through Ontario Tech School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
- Required documentation
- Official academic transcripts, 2–3 confidential letters of recommendation, CV/resume, and proof of English language proficiency.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
International graduate tuition at Ontario Tech ranges from approximately $23,000 to $27,500 CAD per year. Thesis-stream master's and PhD candidates receive competitive graduate funding packages combining Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) and Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) up to $18,000 CAD/year.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Ontario Tech University:
Dr. Ibrahim Dincer
Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Leading Hydrogen Energy Authority · Hydrogen Energy, Thermochemical Water Splitting, Energy Storage, Exergy Analysis
Dr. Igor Pioro
Professor of Nuclear Engineering & Fellow of ASME and CNS · Supercritical Water Reactors, Nuclear Thermalhydraulics, CANDU Reactor Safety, Small Modular Reactors
Dr. Carolyn McGregor
Canada Research Chair in Health Informatics & Professor of Computer Science · Big Data Analytics, Neonatal Health Monitoring, Predictive Clinical Algorithms, Space Medicine Telemetry
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ontario Tech 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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