Please note that IPN runs a rolling admissions system. Prospective students are considered for admission as soon as their application is complete. Admissions and eligibility for IPN's Recruitment Awards are reviewed on a first come, first served basis; don't wait until the deadline to apply to IPN!
IPN will cover the tuition fee differential between International and Canadian Ph.D. students, as done previously under the MIDAs program.
Application Deadlines:
For September Admissions:
For Rotation Program Admissions (For entry in September of following year):
For January Admissions:
No Spring or Summer Admissions.
(1) Within first term: Choose advisory committee and meet to discuss the thesis project in general and appropriate course work.
(2) Within 12 to 16 months (maximum): Submit thesis proposal.
(3) Every year meet with Advisory Committee and complete Progress Report.
(4) Approximately 3 months before submission of thesis, present Thesis Seminar (2 weeks notice required*)
(5) Complete Nomination of Examiners form for submission with thesis.
1) Submit Ph.D. thesis proposal and present to Advisory Committee. [Note:Transferring students may avoid completing the M.Sc. thesis proposal by submitting the Ph.D. thesis proposal within 16 months of initial registration.]
2) Advisory Committee recommends proceeding with Seminar/Candidacy Exam.
3) Complete the Candidacy Exam (30 days notice required*)
4) Complete application form for Ph.D. program and submit to graduate office.
(1) By 22 months maximum- Submit thesis proposal to Advisory Committee. Proposal must be approved by AC by 23 months maximum.
(2) By 24 months maximum complete the Candidacy Exam (30 days notice required*;students must be registered for NEUR 700).
(1) Every year Meet with Advisory Committee and complete Progress Report.
(2) Approximately 3 months before submission of thesis, present Thesis Seminar (2 weeks notice required*).
(3) Complete Nomination of Examiners form for submission with thesis.