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Students admitted to a full-time PhD program receive funding from the University and the Department of Statistical Sciences. In addition to base funding all eligible students will receive the cost of academic tuition and fees.  

Part-time graduate students are not eligible for financial assistance.   

For more information on funding and financial aid for graduate studies, visit the School of Graduate Studies website .  

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The Department of Geography & Planning provides a base funding package to all PhD students for 4 years and all students in a Geography Master’s program for 1 year – students who are eligible to receive this package are in the “funded cohort”. Both domestic and international students are included in the funded cohort. (Professional program students, such as MSc Planning, are not eligible for inclusion in the funded cohort.)

In 2023 - 24, the annual base financial support package is $20,000 plus tuition and fees (varies depending on program and legal status). This represents the base support provided; students have opportunities to secure funding in addition to the base amount. See the  Arts & Science Graduate page  for further information.

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*Actual figures will be made available in July 2024.

Tuition & Fees amounts include all incidental fees, and UHIP fees for international students. Amounts above reflect fees for STG students (UTM and UTSC fees will vary).

Base Funding Sources

The base funding package typically consists of a combination of external scholarships, teaching assistant positions (at any of our tri-campus locations), a research assistant position with the student’s supervisor, and University of Toronto Fellowships (UTF) or other internal awards. Students in the funded cohort will receive a funding letter at the start of the academic year which outlines the specific components of their funding package as well as payment details.

Students are expected to pursue their degree program as their full-time occupation (limit of employment to 10 hrs/week on average, including RA and TA) and must maintain good academic standing and make satisfactory progress toward completion of degree requirements to remain eligible for funding.

• External Scholarships

External scholarships  (such as SSHRC, NSERC, OGS, etc.) are an important source of financial support for graduate students. Our students have been highly successful in obtaining these competitive and prestigious awards.

External scholarships are counted towards the base funding amount. If the scholarship is less than the base funding amount, the department will provide funds to bring total funding up to the base amount. For example, for a domestic student receiving an OGS award receives $15,000 from the scholarship, the department provides $12,055 to bring the package to the total base amount of $27,055.

Domestic students with an external scholarship are not expected to hold teaching assistant or research assistant positions as part of their funding package. However, such students can apply for TA positions as a source of extra income.

Most students who hold an external scholarship will receive a ‘top-up’ in addition to the base package. This top-up amount varies from year to year depending on available funds.

Teaching Assistant Positions

Students holding  teaching assistant (TA) positions  provide a variety of services to undergraduate courses including marking assignments and running tutorials and laboratory sessions. These positions are considered both a source of funding and a form of professional training. Students may be expected to TA at any of our three campus locations (St. George/downtown, UTM/Mississauga and UTSC/Scarborough).

The department may include up to $7,896 of TA work (up to 160 hours, paid at $49.06, including vacation pay) over the fall and/or winter sessions towards the base funding package.

PhD students are guaranteed five subsequent appointments, one each year for the same number of hours as their first or second appointment (whichever is greater). The department assigns students to their subsequent appointments in May/June for the following academic year.

Once subsequent appointments are assigned, the department will circulate remaining available TA positions and application instructions to incoming and current students in July. Students who do not apply for TA positions, or who decline positions they are offered, are considered to have forfeited this funding and will have their total funding reduced accordingly. Students may apply for TA positions in addition to the hours assigned for their base package, however additional appointments are not guaranteed. Positions may be posted throughout the year and are circulated to students as they become available.

Research Assistant Positions

Research assistant (RA) positions allow students to work on an externally funded research project. This provides an important opportunity for students to acquire first-hand experience that will be helpful in their academic careers. These positions make a positive contribution to graduate education and the graduate student experience. Sometimes the subject of their own research may differ from that of the project they are working on as an RA, but students will nevertheless benefit by having the opportunity to learn about new methods and literatures in geography.

The department typically includes a maximum of $1,500 in RA work toward the base funding package. These positions are funded through a supervisor’s research grants and the specific tasks and terms/conditions (including hourly rate of pay, if applicable) for the position will be determined by the supervisor in September.

Different components of the funding package are paid via different methods according to varying schedules. Payment details are outlined in the annual funding letter to students.

Students must be registered and maintain a current mailing address in ACORN  for award payments to be issued. Students are encouraged to also record their banking information in ACORN – otherwise cheques will be issued by mail or for pick-up.

Students must also provide their hiring unit with signed contracts/payroll forms/banking information for TA and RA for payroll to be set up.

Most  external scholarships  are paid through ACORN by the  School of Graduate Studies  (SGS), in equal instalments at the start of each session. E.g., a $15,000 OGS award is paid in $5,000 instalments at the start of September, January and May. September payments are issued directly to the student; January and May instalments are usually directed toward outstanding tuition and fees. See the SGS  Managing Your Award  page for further details.

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Students without major scholarships normally receive U of T Fellowship (UTF) Tuition Awards which are paid directly to their fees in two equal instalments at the start of the fall (September) and winter (January) sessions.

Students without major scholarship (and some with major scholarships that do not cover the full base package) receive UTF Stipend Awards which are paid through Acorn in equal instalments at the start of each session. E.g., a $6,000 UTF Stipend award is paid in $2,000 instalments at the start of the fall (September), winter (January) and summer (May) sessions.

Teaching assistant  salary is paid in equal instalments monthly for the duration of the position through the HRIS/payroll system on the 28th of the month (or the preceding Friday if the 28th falls on a weekend). E.g., a student who has a 100 hour TA position ($4,906) from September – December will be paid for 25 hours ($1,226.50) at the end of September, October, November, and December. Students will receive a contract for each position they are assigned and can access payroll statements using the  Employee Self-Service  (ESS).

Students may be assigned to TA in the fall or winter session only, or over both sessions.

Research assistant positions can be paid as lump sum, monthly in equal instalments, or monthly based on the hours worked during each pay period. Payments are paid through the HRIS/payroll system on the 28th of the month. The student should request a contract from their supervisor in September specifying the work required and payment details.

Additional Funding

Some students are successful in securing additional TA work, Course Instructor positions (usually after achieving PhD candidacy), and extra RA work to supplement their income, though additional funding is not guaranteed. Students can also apply for   internal awards   and scholarships through the department,  Arts & Science  and  SGS  (information on such opportunities will forwarded to students as they are announced throughout the year).

Funding for travel and conference attendance and some research expenses is also available through the department and from SGS (information and application instructions are forwarded to students in the fall or spring of each year). This funding varies depending on the number of applications and the pool of funds available each year. In some cases, a supervisor may also be able to provide funding for such expenses.

Program Level Fellowships

The Faculty of Arts & Science provides graduate units with a pool of funds, known as  Program Level Fellowships  (PLF) to address funding priorities identified in consultation with their graduate students. Each unit’s allocation is equivalent to $1,000 per student in the funded cohort.

The department consults annually with GGAPSS on the priorities and formula for disbursing funds. GGAPSS has recommended the following priorities for disbursement of these funds:

The Program-level fellowship pool for Geography and Planning shall be granted as lump-sum payments in the spring to first-year Geography MA or MSc students and fourth-year Geography or Planning PhD students who have not secured major awards /scholarships. Using historical data on tuition fees and access to fee reduction supports, average time to completion, and living costs over said time to completion as guides, the value of these PLFs shall be scaled between program streams (Masters versus PhD) and enrollment statuses (domestic versus international students) to reflect and alleviate real differences in expenses incurred when students leave the funding package.   If a student’s award for the unfunded portion of their degree is equivalent to or below the amount of the minimum funding package for that academic year, such students would qualify for PLF.

In short,  in order to be eligible for a payment, a student must be:

•          A current year 1 MA/MSc Geography or year 4 PhD student (about to leave the funded cohort)
•          Not receiving a major scholarship valued at over $19,000 for the following academic year

Funding Beyond the Funded Cohort

Students who are beyond the funded cohort (Masters students year 2+ and PhD students years 5+) are expected to pay full  tuition fees .

Master’s students who are expecting to register beyond 1 year are strongly encouraged to apply for  external scholarships  such as CGS-Masters and OGS scholarships to fund their second year in the program.

PhD students who do not hold major scholarships are eligible to receive the  Doctoral Completion Award  (DCA) in years 5 and 6. The value of the DCA varies each year.

PhD students are also guaranteed TA positions in years 5 and 6 at the same number of hours as their 1st or 2nd appointment (subsequent appointments).

All students beyond the funded cohort are encouraged to apply for and accept TA positions in geography (at all three campuses) and in cognate units (School for the Environment, City Studies, etc.). In some cases, RA positions may also be available either with their supervisor or with other faculty members. RA positions are not normally posted; students are generally able to find such positions through word-of-mouth from their supervisor, committee members or course instructors.

Average Income and Time to Completion

SGS publishes information on the  average income for PhD students .

A student’s average time to completion varies depending on several factors, including the student’s program options and the type of research they engage in. As of 2021, the 5-year average time to completion for Geography & Planning students is 6.3 years for PhD and 2 years for Master’s programs. 

Please contact the  Graduate Advisor  for further information or specific questions about the information on this page.

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The Doctor of Philosophy degree is a research-based program leading to the production of a research thesis. Doctoral research at UTIAS is expected to be internationally recognized for its originality, rigour, and importance. Supervised by a faculty member, students select a research topic, develop a plan to address the topic, and implement this plan, leading to a major research thesis and contributions to the academic literature. This is the pinnacle of academic achievement, and holders of the PhD are well prepared for academic positions and leadership roles in industrial research and development.

UTIAS researchers collaborate extensively with all the major companies in the Canadian aerospace industry, and UTIAS PhD students frequently interact with industrial partners.

All PhD students at UTIAS are provided with a stipend to support living expenses, tuition and fees, and are eligible for a range of additional scholarship support .

Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of two routes: 1) following completion of an MASc degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry; or 2) transfer from the University of Toronto MASc program.

Four years (defined as the period of time for an academically well-prepared student to complete all program requirements while registered full-time).

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies . For international students, degree and grade equivalencies can be found at the  International Degree Equivalencies directory .
• An MASc degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry and demonstrated ability to perform advanced research. Applicants require a minimum average grade of B+ in their Master’s program, but most admitted applicants have average grades higher than this.
• Proof of English-language proficiency is required for all applicants educated outside of Canada whose native language is not English. See the  School of Graduate Studies  for additional information.

Application Procedures

Please ensure that you meet our minimum admission requirements as stated above.

Before applying, you should learn about the  UTIAS course offerings , and read the FAQs about admissions and FAQs about studying at UTIAS .

Step 1.   Submit an application on SGS Admissions Management and pay the $125 application fee (non-refundable/transferable, regardless of the circumstance). Applications will not be processed until the application fee is received. You will be prompted for your payment information after you click “submit.” Please note that there is no way to edit your application once it has been submitted.

On the SGS Admissions Management site please submit:

• Your SGS application  (personal information, academic history, etc.), and,
• Scans of complete (or most up-to-date) academic transcript(s) . Applicants must scan and upload each post-secondary institutional transcript as a PDF file. In lieu of a scanned copy of a paper transcript, applicants may upload a PDF file of their academic history from their university’s student web service. Every transcript must include its respective grading scale. You are not required to submit official (paper) transcripts until requested by the graduate office.

Step 2 .  Submit a detailed application on UTIAS Application System .

This is the most important part of the application process. If you do not complete the application on UTIAS Application System, your application will not be reviewed.

Please note:

• Applicants should monitor their PhD application progress on UTIAS Application System.

Your UTIAS Graduate Admission includes:

• Personal/general Information
• Statement of intent
• Curriculum vitae
• Academic history and detailed grades*
• Referee contact information**

Once you submit your application on UTIAS Application System you will not be able to modify it.

* You must include all marks from all years and all institutions that you have attended. If you do not provide these grades on UTIAS Application System, the review of your application will be delayed until you provide these and hence you may miss the review period.

Transcripts: The review process will take place using the scanned/electronic transcripts uploaded to SGS Admissions Management Application and grades submitted to UTIAS Application System. You will be contacted with instructions if you are required to submit official paper transcripts.

** Two reference letters are required . In general, letters of reference from academic sources are preferred. Your referees must submit their letters of reference electronically on the UTIAS Application System. Do not submit more than two referees. Only two letters will be considered. Instructions on how to submit letters of reference will be sent automatically to referees by the UTIAS Application System.

An application is not complete until both letters of reference have been submitted. It is highly recommended that applicants (1) submit their applications well in advance of the deadline and (2) confirm that their letters of reference have been submitted by logging on to the UTIAS Application System. The application status will read “received” when the application is complete including two letters of reference. Please do not forward hard copies of letters of reference to the UTIAS Graduate Office.

Indicate research preference: Applicants must classify their research interest. The UTIAS Application System will permit applicants to indicate a maximum of three areas of interest from a drop-down menu. Visit our Research & Centres  page for detailed information.

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*The Governing Council of the University sets fees. Fees may change without notice at any time with the approval of Governing Council. Program fees exclude an MIRHR Career Development Fee in the amount of $200 for full-time students and $50 for part-time students.

The current Schedule of Fees for the School of Graduate Studies is available through the University of Toronto  Student Accounts . Approximate annual program fees are provided below. Students do not pay by course, but instead pay an annual academic fee. Part-time students pay a fee that is approximately 30% of the full-time fee.

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A full-time student can expect to spend about $1,500 per year on books, case materials and supplies. Living expenses, food, lodging, etc., are minimally estimated at $1,500 per month. Figures will vary according to the type of accommodation and standard of living.

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The University of Toronto offers a PhD Funding Guarantee. For more information see:

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The Centre strives for excellence in education by providing financial support to as many meritorious students as available funds permit. The primary criteria for awards are academic excellence and financial need. Only full-time students are eligible.

Financial Assistance and Awards for CIRHR Graduate Students

Students with first class standing (A- minimum) are encouraged to apply to the  Ontario Graduate Scholarship  (OGS) program by  March 1 . Awards are valued at $5,000 per term for either two or three consecutive terms.

The School of Graduate Studies awards website contains comprehensive information. Students who receive an offer of admission from the CIRHR will receive additional information about available awards.

No application is required for  CIRHR Entry Scholarships . Full-time MIRHR students with first class standing in the last two years of university-level study are automatically considered. The value of these awards range from $1,000 to $10,000.

Teaching assistant positions and research assistant positions are available to qualified candidates. Details and application forms will be provided to full-time MIRHR students and PhD students who receive an offer of admission.

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Full-time students pay annual tuition and incidental fees for the duration of the program. Those students who accelerate full-time studies may need to pay a balance of degree fee (see Minimum Degree Fee ).

View your ACORN invoice on July 17, 2023 for the Fall-Winter session and mid-April for the Summer session. ACORN tuition fee billing marks the beginning of the registration period for each session.

Before each session your sessional registration status is initially set as “Invited to Register”. You can enroll in courses but your registration status has to be changed to “Registered” by your division’s Pay or Defer to Register deadline. Otherwise your sessional registration will be “Financially Cancelled” , and your course enrolment will be cancelled. Paying or deferring during the registration period will automatically complete registration for each session.

Please note: 1. Above fees do not include compulsory non-academic incidental fees. 2. Fees are set by the University of Toronto

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For 2023-2024*:

These fees are subject to change, and are posted here .

There are no summer fees for full-time students who start in the fall. For Health Systems Leadership and Innovation (HSLI) students who start in the summer, fees are posted here (note: these are for summer 2023).

Ancillary fees : There may be additional ancillary fees for enrolment in specific courses or for individual circumstances.  Check your ACORN invoice.

Please make sure to check your ACORN invoice for the tuition/incidental fee breakdown

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The University of Toronto has authorized Convera and Flywire to process incoming international student tuition and residence fee payments for the University of Toronto. The University does not authorize other payment services to handle incoming international student fee payments.  Students who choose to use other services do so at his/her own risk. The  Student Receivables & Accounting Office  does not accept payments by wire transfer and/or demand draft/money order and reserves the right to hold or return these payments.

Convera: you pay the Canadian dollar fee payment in the currency of choice online or at a local bank at a competitive exchange rate and with NO transaction charges from Convera or the University of Toronto.

Flywire: make your fee payment through the Flywire online payment portal in your home currency and local payment methods. This service provides real-time fee payment tracking and around-the-clock multilingual support.

See additional information on the Student Accounts homepage .

Fee Deferral

Purpose Fee deferral gives students more time to pay fees until the graduate funding stipend or other approved major source of funding is available.  Students who have been approved to defer payment have until April 30 th to pay student fees (this does not include OSAP deferral).

Who is eligible? Students receiving OSAP see alternate process below.

Full-time students may be eligible if you are:

• Receiving university funding (major award, stipend, or teaching assistantship) or
• Receiving funding through an external funding agency whereby there is an existing agreement with the university which exceeds the Minimum Payment to Register amount displayed on your ACORN invoice; or
• Have an approved SGS Financial Plan Arrangement on file with the SGS Financial Aid and Advising Office; partial payment may be required.

Process Eligible students must complete the request to register without payment (fee deferral) process through ACORN when fees have been assessed. Students who are not able to defer through ACORN must complete this form .

Residence payments cannot be deferred through this process.

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OSAP Deferral If the student is not able to process the OSAP fee deferral in  ACORN , please contact ihpme.grad.assist@utoronto.ca for the OSAP fees deferral form.    Review the SGS Sessional Dates for when payments are due..

Minimum Degree Fee

If, at the end of your program, the total amount of academic fees which you paid during the time you were registered is less than the minimum degree fee (see link below), you will be required to pay the difference, which is called a balance of degree fee. This is assessed prior to graduation. Students who undertake their studies on a part-time basis are required to pay at least the same amount of tuition for their degree as a full-time student. Full-time students who accelerate their programs and finish the degree requirements in less time than the program length must also pay a balance of degree fee. 

More information can be found on the SGS website Minimum Degree Fee and in the SGS calendar

Part-time and Flex-time Tuition

Part-time MSc Tuition Students undertaking thesis-based studies on a part-time basis are required to pay the part-time academic and incidental fees each year they register until the completion of their program. (Domestic: 2023-24 )

Students enrolled in a course-based part-time MSc, e.g. Health Systems Leadership & Innovation (HSLI), pay academic and incidental fees in the terms where they take courses. (Domestic: HSLI 2023 )

More details: https:// sgs.calendar.utoronto.ca/ fee-regulations#14.4

Flex-Time PhD Tuition Students pay full-time fees for the first four years and part-time fees thereafter. Students are expected to be self-funded.

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Flexible-time phd program option guidelines, what is the flexible-time phd program option.

The flexible-time PhD program is a registration option that differs from the full-time PhD program only in design and delivery. The flexible-time PhD program option is for practicing professionals in the relevant field of study who require a modified time period and/or content delivery option to complete the requirements of their program.

The design and delivery of the flexible-time option permits continued professional practice by the student in areas related to the student’s field of research, except for short, specified periods of time. Because the option involves continued professional practice, it allows a student to complete the program over a longer period of time.

The degree requirements and program curriculum of the flexible-time PhD program option are the same. As such, students must satisfy the SGS General Regulations and Degree Regulations in the SGS Calendar, including good academic standing, supervision and candidacy regulations.

Who can offer a flexible-time PhD program option?

A flexible-time PhD program option may only be offered by a graduate unit where the graduate unit finds there is sufficient demand by practicing professionals in related fields. The option requires governance approval and an SGS Calendar entry notation. A practicing professional is currently defined in the SGS Calendar as an “active professionals who is engaged in work activities that may include consulting, community organizing, self-employment, contractual work, or equivalent. This category may include recently retired individuals who maintain professional engagement ( Degree Regulation 12.1.1.3).”

Governance Approval Requirements

Graduate units may offer a flexible-time PhD program option, approved through University of Toronto governance. Proposals to introduce the flexible-time PhD program option into an existing PhD program must be submitted, along with a revised SGS Calendar entry, and approved through University governance procedures for graduate programs as a Major Modification .

Admission Requirements

Applicants may apply to a flexible-time PhD program option in any graduate unit approved to offer this option (see Governance Approval Requirements above). Applications to flexible-time PhD program options are subject to the SGS General Regulations and Degree Regulations and must meet the same admission requirements as applicants to the full-time PhD program.

In addition, applicants to the flexible-time PhD program option must demonstrate that they are “practicing professionals”, that is, they are active professionals who are engaged in work activities that may include consulting, community organizing, self-employment, contractual work, or equivalent. This category may include recently retired individuals who maintain professional engagement. Admission to this option is subject to the availability of a supervisor.

Applicants to the flexible-time PhD program option must demonstrate that the research and proposed program of study is related to the applicant’s professional work and vice versa. In addition, they will continue their professional activities while registered in the program.

Program Requirements and Path to Completion

Students enrolled in the flexible-time PhD program option may complete the program requirements over a modified time period. As such, the graduate unit will provide a year-by-year path to completion and timeline of requirements based on the defined flexible time program length. This modified path to completion should be included in the SGS Calendar and will ensure that students are aware of dates and deadlines, and expectations surrounding progression through the program.

Year 1: Complete courses ABC 1234H, ABC 1244Y. Year 2: Complete courses ABC 1235H, ABC 1233Y. Prepare thesis proposal. Year 3: Complete course ABC 1235Y. Finalize thesis proposal, defend proposal by October 1. Year 4: Pass Comprehensive Exams. Achieve Candidacy by August 30. Year 5: Research and writing. Year 6: Research and writing. Year 7: Defend Thesis at Final Oral Examination by August 30.

Program Length: 7 years Time Limit: 8 years

Registration

Students in a flexible-time PhD program option will register full-time during the first four years and part-time during subsequent years in the program. Students are required to be registered for every session, including summers, following the first session of registration unless granted a leave of absence.

Transfers between the full-time PhD program and the flexible-time PhD program option are not permitted. A student may transfer from a master’s program into an approved flexible-time option program, with the years in the master’s program being counted as part of the PhD program.  

Fees and Funding

Students pay full-time fees for the first four years and part-time fees thereafter.  Students are expected to be self-funded.

Program Length and Time Limit

Each graduate program offering a flexible-time PhD program option will identify a program length for inclusion in the SGS Calendar entry, which normally will be five or six years. The time limit, between six and eight years, will be established through the departmental regulations. Flexible-time PhD program option students are afforded the same number of program extensions as other PhD students, with approval as required. 

Supervisor and Supervisory Committee

All doctoral students should have an identified supervisor and supervisory committee as early as possible in their program. For the flexible-time PhD program option, the time limit for constituting a supervisory committee is by the end of the first session in Year 3.

Achieving Candidacy

Candidacy must be achieved in the flexible-time PhD program option by the end of the fourth year of registration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Can a student switch from a full-time phd to a flexible-time phd program option, or vice-versa.

No. Transfers between full-time PhD programs and flexible-time PhD programs are not permitted.

What is the difference between a flexible-time PhD and a full-time PhD?

The flexible-time PhD program is an option for full-time enrolment in a PhD that offers students an extended timeline on the completion of the program requirements of the degree in order to accommodate and academically benefit from concurrent employment in the relevant field of study.

Is the flexible-time PhD program option open to all students? What do I need to apply?

The flexible-time PhD program option is available to practicing professionals in the relevant field of study, in programs where the option has been approved to offer it. In addition to the admission requirements for full-time PhD applicants, flexible-time PhD applicants must also demonstrate that they are practising professionals in the relevant field.

What is the timeline for program requirements in a flexible-time PhD program option?

The graduate unit and supervisor should develop a timeline to complete the program requirements of the degree, including dates, deadlines and expectations of progression through the program. The SGS Calendar entry will typically also provide this information.

What is the time limit for a student to complete a flexible-time PhD program?

Each graduate unit will identify a program length for the flexible-time PhD program option. The time limit is typically two years longer than the full-time PhD, will be established through departmental regulations, and will not exceed 8 years.

Are flexible-time PhD students eligible to receive a funding package?

No. Flexible-time PhD students are expected to be self-funded and pay full-time fees for the first four years and reduced fees (equivalent to part-time) thereafter.

What if a student’s employment situation changes during the flexible-time PhD program?

The definition of a ‘practicing professional’ is broad (see Admission Requirements above). The definition allows for some flexibility with professional practice arrangements that may change or evolve over the length of the program. While the flexible-time option requires demonstrated continuity, different activities can contribute to your engaged practice.

Students with concerns or questions about their situation, should​ consult with their program Graduate Coordinator or Chair.

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U of T welcomes federal budget's investments in research and innovation

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Published: April 16, 2024

By Rahul Kalvapalle

The University of Toronto is welcoming measures in Tuesday’s federal budget that boost research programs and support a new generation of talent across Canada, strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem and knowledge economy.

The spring 2024 budget , announced by  Chrystia Freeland , Canada’s deputy prime minister and finance minister, allocates more than $3 billion in investments in Canada’s research ecosystem over the next five years. 

This includes increases to the tri-council funding agency budgets, additional support for master’s and PhD students and post-doctoral fellows, and more money for major research infrastructure projects – a clear recognition that universities are drivers of economic growth and can find solutions to the challenges facing Canada and the world. 

“Today’s budget is a very significant and welcome recognition of the critical role the research ecosystem plays in driving Canada’s productivity and prosperity,” said U of T President  Meric Gertler .

“It builds on this government’s earlier investments in research and innovation, and helps secure Canada’s global competitiveness for future generations.”

The budget’s key elements for the post-secondary sector include an increase of 30 per cent, across five years, in Canada’s three research funding agencies: the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

The budget also invests $825 million in support of master’s and PhD students and post-doctoral fellows, boosting the value of these scholarships and fellowships significantly, and adding a further 1,720 students or fellows each year. 

“In the knowledge economy, the global market for ... ideas is highly competitive and we need to make sure talented people have the right incentives to do their groundbreaking research here in Canada,” the budget document states.

In addition, the budget lays out a plan for the creation of an advisory Council on Science and Innovation, which will be tasked with setting priorities and boosting the impact of federal investments in science and innovation. And it proposes the creation of a new capstone research funding organization to optimize the impact of the federally funded research councils.

The budget also earmarks $2.4 billion,  previously announced , to consolidate Canada’s competitive edge in AI – a field where U of T researchers are playing a leading role.

The measures come as post-secondary institutions in Ontario grapple with a challenging financial environment  and follows growing calls across Canada for reinvestment in research and innovation.

U of T is a member of the Coalition for Canadian Research , which has urged the federal government to increase support for research to enhance Canada’s competitiveness as a destination for top talent and accelerate Canadian researchers’ efforts in tackling pressing national and global challenges.

“Canada has many strengths in this new strategic race, including unparalleled access to talent, an increasingly successful commercialization pipeline from researchers to business, and a federal government focused on developing the industries of tomorrow,”  Leah Cowen , U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives, noted in a May 2023 column for The Hill Times . 

In October, the coalition – whose members include post-secondary institutions as well as research hospitals, life sciences companies, charities, students and early-career researchers – released  an open letter  calling for “ambitious reinvestment” to support Canada’s research and innovation ecosystem amid an increasingly competitive global landscape and rising societal and economic challenges.

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In addition to a university accreditation from CAAM-HP, Windsor Caribbean Medical School earns additional approvals from respected agencies and organizations around the world. View our accreditation and recognition page for   more information .

STUDY AT A WELL-DESIGNED MEDICAL SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT OPENS DOORS FOR PRACTICE IN THE U.S, CANADA, U.K AND FOR GLOBAL PRACTICE

• WUSOM offers an innovative integrated curriculum in a supportive learning environment, enabling its caribbean medical school students to learn the foundations of medicine according to the latest pedagogical curriculum model.
• WUSOM students benefit from a close-knit community characterized by small class sizes, and attentive and accessible faculty.
• All WUSOM clinical rotations are provided at Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved hospitals and affiliated with world-class universities.
• This, along with our student’s performance in various licensing examinations, such as the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE), U.K General Medical Council (GMC), Medical Council of Canada (MCC), etc., opens several doors and bolsters a student’s chances of obtaining a residency of their choosing.

TRULY AFFORDABLE MEDICAL EDUCATION

WUSOM’s Vision is to lead a vibrant, innovative University which provides affordable exemplary academic programs, quality services, and student experiences. We have maintained our tuition fees at a very affordable rate since the very inception of the university 25 years ago. In fact, we offer the lowest tuition amongst all accredited caribbean medical school

WUSOM TUTION FEES COMPARED TO OTHER ACCREDITED Caribbean Medical School

Medical schools in the Caribbean open doors for individuals to obtain a quality medical education and pursue enviable careers in medicine. Medical schools in St. Kitts offer extensive clinical training opportunities due to their access to a wide range of healthcare facilities and resources. Caribbean medical schools provide networking opportunities through alumni connections and affiliations with hospitals and healthcare organizations.

UTMOST FLEXIBILITY

WUSOM operates under a rolling admissions policy. This means we offer three start dates—September, January, and May. This gives you the freedom to start Caribbean Medical Schoo l when it’s right for you.

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RICH SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI NETWORK

At Windsor University School of Medicine, We are proud to have a strong alumni network that includes graduates who have achieved success in a wide range of medical specialties and career paths.

One of the ways we measure our success is by the United States residency placements of our graduates. Our alumni have been placed in top residency programs across the United States and Canada, including specialties such as family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, and more.

Over the past 10 years alone we have placed a total of 864 graduates into the United states Residency program, with an average of 78 graduates matching each year. Details of the location of the residency match each year can be found here.

WUSOM U.S RESIDENCY PLACEMENT OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS

QUALITY CLINICAL TEACHING LOCATIONS

We are proud to have affiliations with various top-ranking hospitals in the United States, as well as with world-renowned university hospital systems, such as the University of West Indies in Jamaica, which is among the top 1% of universities in the world.

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CHECK FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR CARIBBEAN MEDICAL SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

There are three (3) starting terms per year: Spring in January, Summer in May, and Fall in September.

• General Biology or Zoology with laboratory or computer simulation (2 semesters or 8 credit hours)
• Inorganic or General Chemistry with laboratory or computer simulation (2 semesters or 8 credit hours)
• Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry with laboratory or computer simulation (2 semesters or 8 credit hours)
• Physics with laboratory or computer simulation (2 semesters or 8 credit hours)
• English or Humanities equivalent i.e., Social Sciences (2 semesters or 6 credit hours)
• Mathematics (preferably Calculus or Statistics) (1 semester or 3 credit hours)
• Letters of recommendation
• Research projects
• Personal essays
• Work experience
• Transcripts
• Official credential evaluation report of transcript through World Education Services (WES); Visit   wes.org
• Official report of scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

There is no minimum MCAT score requirement for applying to our Caribbean medical school. In fact, the MCAT is not the only thing our admissions panels consider when going over a prospective student’s credentials.

Transfer students are only accommodated from MD 2 to MD 6 semester, and eligibility is determined after a careful review of their academic performance in their previous medical school which must be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

At WUSOM, we do not have a minimum GPA for entrance into our school, as we conduct a more holistic assessment when evaluating prospective students. We determine the eligibility of each student on a number of factors, such as their past experiences, extracurricular activities, research experience, personal essay, letters of recommendation, etc.

You can find WUSOM’s tuition & fee structure  here .

Windsor University School of Medicine carries multiple accreditations, both national and international. Windsor is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions   (CAAM-HP) . The standards used by CAAM-HP are based on the United States medical school accreditation program as outlined by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education  (LCME) , which are also recognized by the  U.S. Department of Education’s NCFMEA .  WUSOM is also accredited by the St. Christopher and Nevis accreditation board, as well as listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Our graduates are eligible to be Education Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certified and take the United States Medical Examination (USMLE). Our graduates are eligible to write Medical Council of Canada Examinations and participate in the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS).

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