Frequently Asked Questions for our prospective students

Question: I am about to complete my B.Sc. from [Institution] and would like to apply to your graduate program for an MSc/PhD. Do you have openings in your research group? Could you review my resume and assess my chances for admission?
Answer: Please check our department' website, especially the page for prospective students, for detailed information on the program and admission process. You must submit an official online application, as it is the only way to determine your eligibility and receive admission to our graduate program.

I admit a limited number of applicants from a large pool, so if you're interested in working with me, please mention my name in your application and briefly explain why. For immediate attention, you can:

1. Write a 1-page proposal outlining the problem(s) you’d like to work on, how they relate to our ongoing work, and any relevant past experience. You can explore our recent publications to identify relevant research topics.
2. Email me your CV, transcript, and the proposal. Be sure to include the word "IRYWPN" (I Read Your Web Page Notes) in the email subject line to confirm that you've reviewed this page.

PhD applicants should have strong prior research experience in areas related to our current projects, ideally demonstrated through publications in venues where we are actively publishing.

Question: I am a 2nd/3rd year undergrad student at --- and I am am very much interested in doing a summer internship in your group. Do you have any opening or funding?
Answer: If you are currently enrolled at the University of Alberta, please come and talk to me. There is a limited number of funding for our local students, and I might be able to help you get one. For international students, unfortunately our school doesn't have any funding and I don't have any other resources to support summer internship for international students.