We are seeking self-motivated (#1), hard-working (#2) and curious (#3) members to join our team. I only reply to potential graduate applicants meeting the minimum GPA requirement and with relevant research and publication experience. We believe that a creative team should be consisted of members representing all genders and with diverse backgrounds and statuses. Merit-based recruitment strategies are applied to recruit trainees to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion within our research group.

Graduate Students

1. Graduate Studies in Engineering or in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

We currently recruit graduate students in MASc in Engineering degree, and (MSc & PhD) under the NRES graduate program. Find more information about NRES here https://www.unbc.ca/nres-graduate-program

2. UNBC GPA Calculation

Check your GPA using the UNBC 4.33 scale. Our group’s minimum GPA requirement isĀ 3.67 (A-, 80-85%). Higher GPA (A and A+) is encouraged for potential scholarships. Calculate your GPA using this guide.Ā https://www.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/advising/gpaguide.pdf

3. Graduate Programs Admissions and Regulations

Please read the graduate program admissions and regulations to start your application.Ā https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/graduate/admissions

4. Application Checklist

You can use this checklist before submitting your official application.Ā Ā https://www.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/admissions/graduate/nresapplicationchecklist.pdf

5. Awards and Financial Aid

The funding can be provided by a mix of sources including the supervisor’s research grant, UNBC scholarships, and awards, external scholarships, third party (home country scholarships), and personal incomes (self-funded). UNBC does provide awards to support graduate studies. Please find more information here.Ā https://www.unbc.ca/financial-aid/graduate-awards-overview

For applicants with Candian citizenship and permanent residency, please first check your eligibility for

  • NSERCĀ Canada Graduate Scholarship-Masterā€™s (CGS D) program (Masterā€™s)
  • NSERCĀ Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program (PGS D) program (Ph.D.)

6. Teaching Assistantships

No TAships can be offered at the time of application. TA position might be available once start your study. Please refer to the postings and apply.Ā https://www.unbc.ca/career-opportunities/current-graduate-teaching-assistantship-postings

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students are essential to the research community at UNBC. Undergrad can participate in research both as volunteers and undergrad research assistants. Funding opportunities are available at UNBC through UNBC undergraduate research experience award, NSERC undergraduate student research award, UNBC International Student Research Awards (ISRA), and MITACs programs. Find more here https://www.unbc.ca/research/internal-funding-opportunities

Exchange or Visiting Students

Exchange or visiting students usually at the graduate level are welcome. Research support will be provided to self-funded or third-party funded visiting students. Find more hereĀ https://www.unbc.ca/admissions/graduate/visiting-and-exchange-graduate-students