Join the uOttawa Boyd group!

Why study with us?

Focus on experimental research
Benefit from a well-funded research program
Access to our new state-of-the-art laboratories
Perform research into fundamental questions in physics
Learn as part of and supported by an award-winning team
Generous financial support for Canadian and International Students
Students frequently published as lead author on their research projects

How to apply

Our group reviews applications internally on a continuous basis – you can apply directly with us anytime by sending the following information to our administrator, Hugo Bégin at hbegin@uottawa.ca.

Cover letter explaining why you want to join our group and the research you wish to pursue
CV outlining your research accomplishments
Post-secondary education transcripts
Official results for the following standarised test:
- GRE General (mandatory for all international students)
- TOEFL or IELTS (mandatory for international students whose langauge of instruction was not english
- GRE Physics (optional for all applicants)

Learn more about uOttawa’s application process here: Graduate Admissions

Admission requirements

As a world-class research group, we ask all potential applicants to demonstrate their academic excellence. Thus, we have admission standards that go above the University of Ottawa’s regular requirements.

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents

Acceptance into either the Physics or Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate programs
Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 80% (to be calculated by the graduate admissions office)

International Students