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The Ph.D. program in economics at UBC owes its strength to the quality of its research faculty, extensive opportunity for student-faculty interaction, and a diverse offering of specializations for thesis work. Our faculty members specialize in a wide range of topics, including development economics, economic history, applied and theoretical econometrics, economics of inequality and gender, environmental economics, industrial organization, international finance, international trade, labour economics, macroeconomics, applied and theoretical micro, political economy, and public economics.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

The Vancouver School of Economics at UBC is one of the world's best: in a recent ranking based on research publications, the department ranked in the top 20 worldwide, and number one in Canada.

Each year, we typically admit about 15 new students to our program. As a result, our program is small enough to provide extensive research supervision, yet large enough to offer expertise in a wide range of fields.

UBC offers the best program in economics in the country and has a reputation worldwide for its research and top programs.

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Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 93

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 6.5

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is required by some applicants. Please check the program website.

2) Meet Deadlines

3) prepare application, transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

• Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD)

Citizenship verification.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Research Information

Research facilities.

The school houses the Centre for Labour Studies and manages the British Columbia Inter-University Research Data Centre. As a result, unique training opportunities, research funding, and access to data and computing resources are available to our Ph.D. students.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial Support

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

Virtually all of the School's research faculty hold grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and other funding agencies, implying that opportunities for research assistantships and dissertation support are ample.

From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Average Funding

• 33 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 33 students was $13,467.
• 17 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 17 students was $13,717.
• 19 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 19 students was $3,513.
• 49 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 49 students was $22,471.
• 3 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 3 students was $30,000.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

76 students graduated between 2005 and 2013. Of these, career information was obtained for 75 alumni (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016):

Sample Employers in Higher Education

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The market for Ph.D. economists is strong and the School actively supports the placement of our Ph.D. job market candidates. Our students have obtained positions at leading research and teaching universities around the world. A number of graduates also obtained excellent positions at government agencies, central banks, non-governmental organizations, and in the private sector.

At the Vancouver School of Economics, we are dedicated to ensuring the success of our students on the job market.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

Completion Rates & Times

• Research Supervisors

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Anderson, Siwan (Micro-level institutions, role of gender, studies of rural governments)
• Baylis, Patrick (Economics; Climate Changes and Impacts; Economic Planning of Energy; climate change economics; energy economics; environmental economics)
• Beaudry, Paul (National and International macroeconomic issues, Business cycles, inflation, financial markets, the macro-economic effects of technological change and globalization, and the determinants of aggregate employment and wages)
• Bostanci, Gorkem (Macroeconomics (including monetary and fiscal theory); Industry economics and industrial organization; Firm Dynamics; Input Allocation and Productivity; Labor Demand; intellectual property)
• Copeland, Brian (International trade, environmental economics, interaction between globalization, the environment, and the sustainability of renewable resources)
• Devereux, Michael (Economics, Macro and Monetary Economics Economic Policy, Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Deficits, Exchange Rates, Capital Flows, Financial Crises, International, monetary)
• Drelichman, Mauricio (Economic history, Spain, Argentina)
• Farinha Luz, Vitor (Microeconomic Theory,)
• Ferraz, Claudio (governance and accountability in developing countries; how politics affect public service delivery; the effects of electoral rules on political selection; the role of the state in high crime and violence environments)
• Fortin, Nicole (Wage inequality and its links to labour market institutions and public policies, including higher education policies economic progress of women, gender equality policies, and gender issues in education)
• Francois, Patrick (African Autocracies, Economics of Developing Countries, Indian Village Governance, Macro, development, problems in development economies, political economy and non profits)
• Gallipoli, Giovanni (Macroeconomics (including monetary and fiscal theory); Economic Policies; Economic Phenomena on a National or International Level; Economic Phenomena on an Individual or Organizational Level; applied microeconomics; computational economics; labor economics; macroeconomics; Consumption theory and measurement)
• Gao, Ying (Microeconomic theory; Signaling Games; Information Design)
• Green, David (Antibiotic Resistance,  Infectious Disease, Epidemiology, Determinants of the wage and employment structure bridging between macro labour and micro labour identification issues)
• Hnatkovska, Viktoriya (International finance, macroeconomics, development economics in India )
• Hoffmann, Florian (Labor Economics, Macro Economics, Income Inequality, Education, Mobility )
• Hwang, Il Myoung (empirical industrial organization and market design; evaluating different school choice mechanisms)
• Jaccard, Torsten (Economics; international trade)
• Juhasz, Reka (Economics; international trade; Economic History; Development and Growth; industrial policy and industrialization)
• Kasahara, Hiroyuki (Econometrics and international trade )
• Lahiri, Amartya (Exchange rates and monetary policy, growth and development, international economics, macroeconomics, and development economics)
• Lemieux, Thomas (labour market issues, Applied, labour, earnings inequality in Canada and other countries I am also interested in econometric methods used to analyze the earnings distribution and regression discontinuity designs)
• Li, Hao (Microeconomic theory, theory of contracts and organizations, and games and decisions )
• Li, Wei (Contract theory, applied game theory, and information economics I am deeply interested in the interaction of information and incentives in various economics and political environments )
• Lowe, Matthew (preference formation; social integration; political selection)

Doctoral Citations

Sample Thesis Submissions

• Essays in development economics
• Essays in labor economics
• Partition estimation : theory and application
• Essays on household finance
• Trade credit, yield spreads, and supply chain vulnerabilities : insights into economic distortions and firm stability
• Essays in development economics : language, firms and information in Africa
• Essays in behavioral economics
• Three essays on industry and the environment
• Essays on worker mobility, spatial labor markets, and urban real estate markets
• Production network economies with household heterogeneity : a sufficient statistics approach
• Essays on the economics of crime and violence
• Essays in economic history and development
• Essays in optimal monetary policy
• Essays in labour economics
• Algorithmic learning in games

Related Programs

Same specialization.

• Master of Arts in Economics (MA)

Related Disciplines

• Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in History (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (PhD)

Further Information

Specialization.

Economics covers many fields including: macroeconomics, labour economics, international trade and finance, environmental economics, industrial organization, information and incentives, economic theory, health economics, development economics, and economic history.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Program overview.

This Economics PhD program is fast becoming one of the most sought-after in the country. Key to this growing reputation is the quality and diversity of our faculty and our research. Our researchers publish in leading academic journals, showcasing expertise in climate change, international trade, energy policy and more. Our curriculum is on par with leading economics graduate programs in Canada, but our smaller program size (accepting six to 12 applicants a year) means our students get a greater level of guidance and support from faculty members, unprecedented access to guest lecturers and experts, and more opportunities to pursue their research interests. The placement record of our recent PhDs is undeniable evidence of how strong this program has become.

Our department is committed to the sharing of fresh ideas, sponsoring conferences and workshops, a weekly seminar series, and the newly established Dr. Frank Anton Distinguished Lecture Series in Economics. We are also home to a federal data centre, so students can apply directly for their own research agendas.

Completing this program

• Core Courses: Two courses each in econometrics, microeconomic theory and macroeconomic theory.
• Candidacy: Students must submit a second-year research paper, complete comprehensive exams and submit a thesis proposal.
• Additional Courses: May include international trade, energy, labour, regulatory, financial or public economics, research methods, other topics.
• Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.

Regulatory agencies, central banks, international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, financial services industry, universities.

A PhD in economics is usually considered a final degree.

Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Six core courses and six electives

Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar

Classroom delivery

Time commitment.

Five years full-time; six years maximum

A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program

See the Graduate Calendar for information on  fees and fee regulations,  and for information on  awards and financial assistance .

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Supervisors

Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree. Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information.

Aidan Hollis

Arvind Magesan

Aamir Rafique Hashmi

Blake Shaffer

Trevor Tombe

Jean-Francois Wen

Alexander Whalley

Admission requirements

A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Minimum education

An MA degree in Economics or equivalent, with a high level of proficiency in Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, and Econometrics. Students may be required to upgrade their knowledge in those fields if courses were taken more than five years ago.

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• The Department of Economics does not require GRE scores for admission purposes. However, the Department of Economics Admissions Committee would encourage students to submit the GRE. To clarify, an offer of admission can go through without a GRE test having been taken, or a score submitted, so long as all other required documents are submitted.

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Test scores.

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)  are not required for admission however the program strongly encourages PhD applicants to supply their  GRE  scores. Both admission and funding are highly competitive, and we do use these scores to help make difficult decisions. There is no substitute for the GRE.  Applicants should score at least 155 in the Quantitative Section and at least 3.5 in the Analytical Writing Section.

Note:  Students who have obtained a degree at a Canadian University are not expected to submit GRE results but are also encouraged to do so. The GRE School Code is 0813 and Department Code is 1801.

English language proficiency (ELP)

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iB T including TOEFL iBT Home Edition)  minimum score of 86 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)  score of 6.5 (with no section less than 6.0).
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency  minimum score of 180.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE)   score of 59 or higher
• Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL)  overall score of 70 (no section less than 60).
• Academic Communication Certificate (ACC)  minimum of B+ in each course.
• Duolingo English Test  obtaining a minimum score of 125 (with no sub-score below 105).

*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.

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• Applications open: October 1
• Canadians and permanent residents: January 15 application deadline
• International students: January 15 application deadline

If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements

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Economics (Applied Economics) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Get a strong foundation in economic theory and econometrics and conduct original research alongside world-renowned scho lars with the Ph D in A pplied Economics program .

You’ll receive training in the areas of public policy, labour economics, macro-economics, monetary economics, econometrics, natural resources, environmental and health economics.  

Through this rigorous academic program and applied research experience , you’ll develop your communication and analytical skills, preparing you for a career in academia or the private sector as an economist, data analyst, policy advisor, economic consultant and many others .    

Research areas and degree options

• Public Economic Policy

Program overview

Department/School : Economics Faculty : Faculty of Arts Admit term(s) : Fall (September - December) Delivery mode : On-campus Program type : Doctoral, Research Length of program : 48 months Registration option(s) : Full-time Study option(s) : Thesis

Application deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)

Key contacts

[email protected]   (for program inquiries)

Maureen Stafford and Sherri Anne Arsenault (for all other inquiries) 

Admission limitations

Due to funding restrictions, the Faculty of Arts is currently limiting the number of international students we can admit. Please contact the department's Associate Chair, Graduate Studies prior to applying to discuss your interest in this program.

Supervisors

• Review the finding a supervisor resources
• No supervisor is required to apply to this program

Admission requirements

• Master's degree in Economics.
• Minimum 80%, first class average in Master of Arts (MA) Economics degree.
• A one-page statement of Academic Interest.
• A GRE score is not required but is recommended for all international students applying to the program.

Degree requirements

• Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
• Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the department of Economics graduate students

Application materials

• The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the  application documents web page for more information about this requirement
• If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the  writing your personal statement resources  for helpful tips and tricks on completion

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• TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
• The Department of Economics does not consider international applicants whose English language proficiency scores fall below the minimum requirements

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Requirements

Applicants to the Ph.D program do not require a Masters degree in Economics .  

Candidates admitted to the "Ph.D 2" year must satisfy five requirements: 1) coursework; 2) the Ph.D Written Comprehensive examination; 3) the Field requirements; 4.) the third-year paper requirement; and 5) the dissertation and oral defense.

The norm is that students enter in PhD 2. There are then 6 mandatory terms of full-time residency, which usually comprise the fall and winter terms of the first three years, ie:

• Fall year 1: full time; Winter year 1: full time; Summer year 1: continuing
• Fall year 2: full time; Winter year 2: full time; Summer year 2: continuing
• Fall year 3: full time; Winter year 3: full time; Summer year 3: continuing

After these mandatory years of full time status, it is possible to complete the program.  

So after your third year is complete, registration looks like this:

• Fall year 4: additional session*;  Winter year 4: additional session;  Summer year 4: additional session
• Fall year 5: additional session 

*additional session fees are payable every term (ie including summer), whereas you only pay fees for the fall and winter terms during the first three residency terms.  

This continues until the Summer year 6 (PhD 7) term, which is the last permitted term of registration before being in time limitation.  Additional explanation can be found  on the student accounts website  and in the program requirements section of the ecalendar.

New incoming Ph.D. students must take ECON 709 Microeconomic Theory 3, ECON 711 Microeconomic Theory 2, ECON 712 Macroeconomic Theory 1, ECON 713 Macroeconomic Theory 2, ECON 662 Econometrics 1, ECON 663 Econometrics 2 and ECON 701 PhD Comprehensive Examination.

Students entering the Ph.D 2 year will be required to take up to 12 graduate level courses over two years of study. The immediate aims of coursework at the Ph.D level are to prepare students to be able to pass their comprehensive exams, to help them find a thesis topic and to give them the necessary skills to undertake research on their thesis.

Ph.D Comprehensive Examinations

All Ph.D 2 students take their written Macroeconomic and Microeconomic Theory Comprehensive examinations at the end of the year in May. If they fail either of the two (or both), they would re-do them within a minimum of four (4) months and a maximum of six (6) months. In such circumstances the grade of HH (to be continued) will be used. In the event of a second failure, a grade of F will be reported to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the student will be withdrawn from the University. The comprehensive exams are denoted by ECON 701:  Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination. Students register only once for the comprehensives.  The PhD Comprehensive Exam guidelines can be found here:  https://www.mcgill.ca/economics/graduates/phd-comprehensive-exams

Field Requirements

At the start of their second year (PhD 3), Ph.D. students need to select two major fields, and one minor field. The two major fields will be selected from the set of fields offered by the economics department.  The field offerings will typically (subject to staffing) include Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Financial econometrics, Labour Economics, and Development Economics.  Additional fields might be offered. The courses underlying the minor field are the student’s choice but are subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director.  To complete a major field, a student will need to pass two courses in that field. In addition, a student must enrol and pass the Ph.D. Field Synthesis course for that  field. To complete the minor field, a student will need to pass two courses in that field, and at least one of them must be taught at McGill Economics. The PhD Field Synthesis Guidelines can be found here:  https://www.mcgill.ca/economics/graduates/phd-comprehensive-exams

Failure policy

A student will be required to withdraw from the University if he/she has two course failures or two comprehensive failures. A course failure is a failure to achieve the graduate passing grade of B- in (i) any course; (ii) any supplemental exam associated with a course; (iii) a re-taking of a course. Each instance is deemed to be a new failure, even if the second instance is in a supplemental associated with the same course as the initial failure. A comprehensive exam failure is a failure to achieve the passing grade in (i) the macro/micro comprehensive exam or (ii) either of the two field comprehensive exams. Each instance is deemed to be a new failure, even if a second instance is in the same exam as the initial failure. Notice that as long as the Macro/Micro comprehensive exams are taken during the same comprehensive exam period, ( i.e., either in May or during the retake) they are considered a single exam and therefore failing one or both of them will be considered as a single failure. See this webpage for course failure and comps failure webpage

Third-year paper and oral defense

Ph.D students who have completed their comprehensive exams are required to participate in ECON 770 PhD Research Seminar 1 and ECON 771 PhD Research Seminar 2 . The objective of this course is to ease the transition from consuming to producing research. The final goal is to write, submit to the department, and present a paper. Ideally, this paper should serve as a starting point for the dissertation. The dates for submission and presentation will be determined on a year-by-year basis by the faculty member in charge.

Thesis Submission

About a month before the thesis is ready for initial submission, the supervisor should consult with his/her student and identify one or more potential examiners who are qualified to examine the thesis. Check the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) website for details regarding thesis formatting. In particular, consult the thesis preparation checklist, which can be found on the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) website .  Note however that departmental guidance on substantive content supersedes requirements set through GPS (including those set out in the checklist). In particular, note that manuscript based theses in economics do not require the separate 20 page literature reviews nor the 10 page "Comprehensive scholarly discussion of all the findings." For those elements of the checklist, please just enter "non applicable."

Joint PhD Courses in Economics -- Open to PhD students only

PhD students who have completed their first year of studies may take select courses at other Montreal universities. More information about this can be found on the Joint PhD Course offerings website .

Supervision website

The Supervision: Graduate and Postdoctoral Support website offers research and evidence-based advice to graduate students and their supervisors on how to work together effectively and avoid common problems in supervision.

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Research Progress Tracking

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) is instituting a policy of research progress tracking for students in thesis programs. Students and their supervisors are required to complete annual progress reports. For more information, refer to the graduate and postdoctoral website

Students who do not complete the required forms, by department deadlines, are deemed by the Economics Department to not be in good standing. They can expect financial aid to be suspended, and may be subject to other sanctions imposed by the Economics Department or by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS).

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PhD in Economics

McMaster’s community of scholars includes faculty, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, and graduate students. Through this program, students will become independent, professional economists using state-of-the-art methods to analyze economic phenomena. Areas of specialization include Econometrics, Growth and Monetary, Health, International, Labour, Population, and Public Economics.

We admit 5-8 PhD students each year, which results in small classes and intensive interaction between students and faculty. PhD students may choose a co-op option (formally called Work Integrated Learning) associated with this program after passing the comprehensive exams.

A Pathway to Success

Graduates of the PhD program in economics become professional and independent economists able to analyze economic phenomena using state-of-the-art techniques. Graduates primarily pursue one of two career tracks. One is to become an economics professor. We regularly place our graduates in academic positions, both in departments of economics and in interdisciplinary settings with a strong economics focus, such as schools of public policy.

A second option is a career in the public or private sector. We place our graduates in high-quality research positions within government ministries and agencies, such as the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada, in international organizations, and, less frequently, in the private sector. Faculty members of the department are affiliated with or lead a number of research facilities and centers at McMaster. These centers and facilities support economics research by graduate students.

Secure Empirical Analysis Lab (SEAL) houses a wide range of confidential micro-data that can be used to conduct research in the areas of education, charities, and public services, with data holding expanding on a continuous basis.

Statistics Canada Research Data Centre (RDC) (Mike Veall, Director), houses the master files of a large variety of Statistics Canada survey data plus an increasing array of public-sector administrative microdata (e.g., census data, vital statistics, employment data, justice system data) that support economic research.

McMaster Decision Science Laboratory (McDSL) , Canada’s first computer-mediated experimental economics laboratory, provides the capability for conducting controlled economic experiments across a wide range of economic fields (Bradley Ruffle, Director). The Faculty of Social Science is committed to developing state-of-the-art facilities for empirical research, including expanded microdata analysis and economic experiments in the L.R. Wilson Hall.

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Requirements and timelines.

The first phase is passing the comprehensive macroeconomic and microeconomic theory exams. To accomplish this, students must complete the following coursework:

• two microeconomics theory courses (ECON 721** and ECON 722)
• two macroeconomic theory courses (ECON 723** and ECON 724)
• two econometrics courses (ECON 761* and ECON 762)
• ECON 765 (as it is a required course)
• elective courses must be passed prior to writing comprehensive examinations in any area (see phase 2)

Students entering the PhD program from our MA in Economics program will already have completed the required courses and two electives; these students would require approximately six more electives. The Economics waiver exam may allow PhD students who enter the PhD program from another university to receive credit for ECON 761. Electives must be chosen so that the student satisfies the coursework requirements of his or her chosen fields for comprehensive exams (see the list below). Most electives are taken from courses offered by the economics department, but a student may also take up to two courses from other departments, with the approval of the graduate chair (economics) and the course instructor. Students in recent years, for example, have taken finance courses offered by the DeGroote School of Business, health-related courses offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences, and statistics courses offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

After the successful completion of the first year of coursework, comprehensive exams in micro and macro theory are typically given in May or June.

The second phase involves passing comprehensive exams in two areas of specialization and writing a research paper. The field examination committee may require that candidates complete specific courses before taking these exams. Below are the typical areas of specialization and the typical courses required for each. A graduate chair may, however, permit additional specializations in areas where the department has a research strength provided they are based on courses offered by the department.

The fields currently available are:

• Econometrics
• Experimental Economics
• Growth and Monetary Economics
• Health Economics
• International Economics
• Labour Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics
• Population Economics
• Public Economics

Field exams are normally written after the second year of coursework has been successfully completed. Candidates have two chances to pass each comprehensive exam. Within 18 months of starting the program, students must pass the micro and macro theory comprehensive exams. The exams must be completed within 24 months of beginning the program. Within 27 months of entering the doctoral program, the student must complete a research paper. The research paper will be presented in the Fall term during the PhD workshop discussed below. The research paper must be accepted by the supervisory committee.

The thesis is the third phase. At this point, students may choose to enroll in additional courses if they are relevant to their proposed research. With the approval of the Graduate Chair, up to four half courses may be taken outside of the department. In addition to writing a thesis and taking courses, students must achieve the Active Researcher Milestone which involves participating in the department’s research activities (for example, by attending seminars, PhD workshops and meeting with visiting speakers) and regularly presenting their research. The Active Researcher Milestone must be achieved annually until graduation.

At this stage, students are required to complete the following seminar courses. Students who have passed all their comprehensive examinations should register for ECON 798 in the Fall term that immediately follows and present the research paper. Doctoral students typically take a total of 12-14 graduate courses at this university.

ECON 798: Workshops in Economics I

ECON 799: Workshops in Economics II

Co-op Option

Students in the PhD program who have successfully completed the comprehensive examinations may apply for the co-op option associated with this degree program. The number of students who will be accepted will be small and will depend on available placements. To complete the PhD co-op option, the student must work a total of eight months in either one or two placements and successfully complete both ECON 796 Economics Co-op Work Term I and ECON 797 Economics Co-op Work Term II.

*A student who has a particularly strong background in econometrics can elect to write the econometrics waiver exam. Students who pass the waiver exam are allowed to replace ECON 761 (term 1 of econometrics) with an elective course. These students take ECON 762 in term 2 and complete the econometrics project. Credit for ECON 761 will appear on their transcripts.

**All students registering in ECON 721 (Micro Theory 1) or ECON 723 (Macro Theory 1) are encouraged to take the mathematics preparation course ECON 765, an intensive ten-day refresher course in mathematics (MATH CAMP). Math camp is given in August, prior to the start of regular graduate courses for the fall term. After the completion of this course, students are tested regarding their mathematics preparation. The course has two parts. Part I covers topics related to ECON 721-Micro Theory I and part II covers topics related to ECON 723-Macro Theory I and matrix algebra. Each part has its own final exam. Students registered in ECON 721(ECON 723) must write the exam related to part I (part II). A student’s score on the part I (part II) exam counts as 10% of the student’s final grade in ECON 721-Micro Theory I (ECON 723-Macro Theory I).

***Incoming students are strongly encouraged to enroll in ECON 4T03 so they are well prepared for first term micro.

Admissions and Applications

The application portal opens on november 15th and closes on january 14th..

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As a minimum, a standard Canadian entrant into our PhD program will have a Master’s degree in economics from a recognized university and will have maintained B+ average in their master’s study. We emphasize that these are minimum standards; those admitted typically have stronger academic records.

Students from foreign universities are expected to have equivalent backgrounds. Although equivalency is difficult to determine, here are some guidelines for a few countries from which we commonly receive inquiries:

• India: First-class standing for the Bachelor’s degree and upper-second-class standing for the Master’s degree.
• Bangladesh and Pakistan: First-class standing in both the bachelors and master’s degrees.
• China: A four-year degree with an average of at least 85%. The subject area must be ECONOMICS, not business. Strong skills in mathematics and statistics/econometrics are expected.

A student whose native language is not English, and who has not completed an English-language degree in a predominantly English-speaking country, must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score for the Dept of Economics is 580 (237 on the computerized exam; 92 iBT); the minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.5 . Please note, the minimum requirement for the Dept of Economics is higher than the School of Graduate Studies minimum of 6.5.

If you have any questions email them to [email protected] . Please be patient all emails will be answered.

**If your transcript states the medium of instruction was English or you submit a letter with your application from the University stating your medium of instruction was English then that will waive your ELP requirement and a test result will not be required**

Please note if you submit a score lower than 7.5, your application will not be reviewed. It is imperative that you meet the testing requirements noted above.

Required Document Checklist

• Application Form and Fee
• Two letters of reference
• Academic transcripts
• Statement of interest
• Writing Sample (Paper or Essay – there is no minimum words and it must be single author)

As reference links are sent after your application is submitted, it is highly recommended that you apply at least one week before the January 15th deadline, as this will allow for references and other documents be received in time.

Financial Information, Scholarships and Awards

Information on Graduate Program fees can be found on the Office of the Registrar website.

Financial Aid

Students to whom we offer admission are automatically considered for financial assistance – no special forms need be filled out. Funding is awarded on academic excellence and the availability of funds. Funding is open to all domestic and international students.

All students admitted to the PhD program are offered two forms of financial assistance. The first is a Teaching Assistant (TA) position, which normally requires the student to perform 130 hours of marking or tutoring in each of the fall and winter terms. The second is scholarship support. In addition, many upper-year PhD students receive support in the form of a Research Assistantship (RA) in lieu of a TA, in which they work on a research project with a faculty member.

The minimum annual financial assistance provided to a PhD student is $17,500 during each of first four years of doctoral study. If a student’s study extends beyond four years, financial assistance as a TA or RA may be available, but it is not guaranteed.

Finally, in addition to the financial assistance provided in a letter of offer, students are eligible for TA and RA positions during the spring and summer terms, which provides support above that available during the Fall and Winter terms.

Trudeau Scholarship: Students in the 1st or 2nd year of the doctoral program or those applying to the doctoral program are eligible. View more information regarding eligibility and the application process.

Additional information on external scholarship support can be found at the following sites:

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• Commonwealth Scholarships

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The Economics PhD program prepares students for a research career. The program combines required courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics; elective courses in a variety of applied fields; and original research. The program is offered on a full-time basis.

Interested in joining our graduate program? Please review our Admissions page for admission requirements and documentation.  

PhD Placements

SFU Economics has had a  100% placement rate  for our outgoing PhD graduates. Almost 200 graduates have gone on to teach in universities all over the world; serve as advisors or officials in provincial, state, and national governments; or are employed in a variety of roles in the private sector. 

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Program requirements

To ensure you are on track towards completion, please refer to the SFU Academic Calendar for the complete most up-to-date PhD program requirements. 

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Elective courses

The elective courses are graduate ECON courses different from the required PhD courses or, with permission from the Graduate Chair, graduate courses in other subjects. Students should ensure that their chosen elective courses give them adequate preparation for meeting the field examination requirement. Please see the Satisfactory Progress Guidelines for more details.

ECON 900 Research paper

ECON 900 is a required course in which all PhD candidates must register and present their own original research in progress, starting from the Fall term of the second year. To receive a passing grade in ECON 900, students must complete a research paper under the supervision of a faculty member and formally present the paper in a Brown Bag seminar . Normally the supervising faculty member is the student’s senior PhD supervisor.

Effective Fall 2024, every PhD student is guaranteed minimum funding as detailed in the  SFU Graduate Program in Economics PhD Minimum Funding Policy .

We also offer a number of graduate fellowships and awards  for which students may apply.

Program guidelines and satisfactory progress

To remain in good academic standing, PhD students are required to make  satisfactory progress  by following the  PhD Satisfactory Progress Guidelines set by the department. Students who fail to make satisfactory progress are normally required to withdraw from the program.

In addition to the departmental guidelines, the university requires that all graduate students maintain a minimum CGPA of at least 3.00. Each PhD candidate’s progress is assessed at least once a year. Students who perform unsatisfactorily are subject to the process described in  1.8.2 Review of Unsatisfactory Progress  of the Graduate General Regulations.

PhD Progress Guidelines

Comprehensive examinations

All PhD candidates must pass PhD comprehensive examinations in two of the following three options: Econometrics (ECON 984), Microeconomic theory (ECON 985) or Macroeconomic theory (ECON 986). The comprehensive exams are written in the Summer term of the first year of the program. The Microeconomic theory comprehensive exam encompasses topics and readings covered in ECON 803 and 804. The Macroeconomic theory comprehensive exam encompasses topics and readings covered in ECON 808 and 809. The Econometrics comprehensive exam encompasses topics and readings covered in ECON 837 and 838.

Note: Students admitted before Fall 2020 are required to pass the PhD comprehensive examinations in Microeconomic theory (ECON 985) and Macroeconomic theory (ECON 986).

Field examination

All students must complete a  Field Comprehensive Examination (ECON 987) . The field examination is in written form and is organized at the student's request, normally in the second year of the PhD program. The field comprehensive examination normally encompasses topics and readings from elective courses in the respective field.

NOTE: students admitted before Fall 2019 are required to complete two field examinations . However, the second field examination requirement is  waived  if a student has completed two elective courses each with grade A- or higher. Please contact the Graduate Program Assistant at [email protected] to perform the waiver, if applicable.

Students must complete an original and significant PhD thesis. Students should choose an area of research as early as possible and work with a senior supervisor specializing in the area. Please consult the  Faculty Index  for faculty fields of research.

Research standards and thesis defence 

PhD theses must meet the standards set out in the  Graduate General Regulations 1.9 - 1.11 .

An oral examination (defense) of the thesis research is required and should follow the university  best practices for the conduct of a PhD thesis defence .

Preparing and Submitting Your Thesis: Information Resources

Students are considered ‘PhD candidates’ after they have completed all degree requirements except for their thesis (ECON 990).

Department guidelines for graduate directed readings classes

• All student requests for graduate directed readings classes are subject to approval by the Graduate Chair.
• The Graduate Chair will consider the student's academic progress, research field and needs, and the enrollment in the regular graduate elective classes (ECON 8xx and 9xx) offered in that term.
• Priority will be given to requests by second- or third-year PhD students who intend to embark on related research with the respective professor.
• No more than one directed readings class would normally be counted toward satisfying the “minimum four graduate electives” PhD program requirement.
• Directed readings requests by MA students will normally be approved only in special circumstances and after consultation with the respective faculty member.

1. The student should submit the following five (5) working days before the first day of classes of the term in which the proposed directed readings course would be taken: 

a. Completed form signed by the faculty member who will teach the course

b . Reading list 

Please send the completed form and list to the Graduate Program Assistant at [email protected] . Requests received after the deadline will not be accepted but can be re-submitted in the following term.

2 . The Graduate Chair will review all requests submitted before the deadline and approve or deny them before the start of the term, following the guidelines stated above.

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PhD in Economics

The Université de Montréal PhD in Economics program lets you undertake cutting-edge research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in a specific area of economics.

Working in collaboration with 2 renowned research centres, most PhD students enjoy a guaranteed financial assistance of up to $20,000.

• Fall admission
• Daytime classes
• 90 credits, including 60 for the thesis  

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International credentials

Recognised worldwide, UdeM's doctoral training in economics qualifies graduates for teaching positions and allows them to lend their expertise to many public, semipublic or private organisations, here or abroad: World Bank, IMF, consulting firms, etc.

Discover where your talents could lead you by consulting the student placement of the past few years.

A unique curriculum

The PhD in economics at UdeM is made of a rigourous course structure which spreads over the first 2 years of the program. It attaches, notably, a significant attention to mathematical tools and statistics in the analysis of the many economic facets.

During the 1 st year, where classes are taught in French, the program examines the following themes:

• Microeconomic theory
• Macroeconomic theory
• Quantitative methods
• Econometrics

In the 2 nd year, students choose 2 areas of specialisation and can take advantage of joint courses offered at the Université de Montréal, McGill University, UQAM (French), as well as HEC Montreal (English & French).

After the first 2 years, students will have found their thesis topic and the professor who will oversee their research work.

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PhD in Economics structure

Classic academic path, financial support (up to $20,000), find a thesis supervisor, international and cotutelles, job outlook for graduates in this discipline, the + of studying economics at the université de montréal.

• A unique opportunity to go to university in Montreal, who ranks annually in the top 10 student cities in the world!
• Solid grounding in both theoretical and applied economics
• Option of working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate courses.
• Professors recognised on the national scene for the quality of their work.
• A recent independent study has ranked UdeM's Department of Economics as one of the best of its kind in the francophone world and the best in that field amongst French-Canadian universities .
• According to the US News and the Shanghai Rankings , the Université de Montréal ranks among the top 100 universities in the world in economics.

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First Year Requirements

First year courses.

To obtain the Ph.D. degree in Economics, a student is required to take the first year Ph.D. course sequence consisting of 9601A (Microeconomics I), 9603A (Macroeconomics I), 9605A (Econometrics I) and 9607A (Mathematical Economics I) in the first term. In the second term students are required to take 9602B (Microeconomics II), 9604B (Macroeconomics II), 9606B (Econometrics II) and Economics 9691 (Research Seminar).

Comprehensive Exams

Students must also pass the comprehensive examinations (the Core Exams) in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics. Only students who obtain an average of 85 including all first year courses are allowed to continue in the Ph.D. program and take the summer Core examinations.

The comprehensive examinations are scheduled the first three Mondays in June, approximately five weeks after the regular winter exam period.

A student who fails any of the comprehensive exams on his/her first attempt will have an opportunity to write it a second time during the same summer, in August. If any student fails more than one of the comprehensive exams at the first sitting, and thus must rewrite two exams, there will be at least a week between each component at the second sitting. A student who fails all three comprehensive exams will not be allowed to rewrite. Exceptions to this rule can be made based on non-academic grounds at the discretion of the Graduate Director in consultation with the Comprehensive Exam Committees.

A student who fails in his/her second attempt at any of the Core exams will not be permitted to continue in the program.

Second Year Requirements

Second year courses.

Students are required to take Econ 9609A, one of the Advanced Theory courses (Econ 9611A, 9612B, 9613A, 9614B, 9615A, or 9616B) and at least six option or field courses. These courses are usually taken during the second year.

At the discretion of the Director of Graduate Studies, one or more graduate courses taken at other universities may be counted toward satisfying the preceding requirements provided they have not already been counted toward satisfying the requirements for another degree. To be eligible to apply for this kind of advanced standing credit, the student must be able to demonstrate that the course for which he/she has received credit has a close analogue at the 9600-level at Western. The student must also have received a grade of at least 80 in the course. The student must provide a reading list for the course as well as all materials used to assess his or her performance (i.e., copies of test questions, problem sets, research papers or projects and the like).

Second Year Paper

During the summer term at the end of their second year in the program, students must prepare a research paper (the "Summer Paper"). A short outline of its topic and contents must be approved by a faculty member who will act as the summer paper supervisor. The deadline for approval is May 31. It is the student's responsibility to get a faculty member’s agreement to serve as a summer paper supervisor, something that should be done well before the deadline. While not required, the summer paper supervisor would normally be a faculty member who the student wants to be one of his or her thesis supervisors.

After the paper is completed, it is submitted to a committee consisting of the summer paper supervisor and at least one other faculty member selected in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies. The deadline for submission is September 30. If the committee decides that the paper is not acceptable, the student will be required to revise and resubmit the paper by December 15. Students who fail to submit an acceptable revision will be removed from the program. A "Second Year" Paper Prize will be awarded to the best " Summer Paper ". The Graduate Awards Committee selects the winner based on nominations from summer paper supervisors and faculty members assigned to review the summer papers.

Third Year Requirements

Workshop papers and presentations.

During their third year in the program, students are required to receive course credit in the Communication and Professional Development Workshop I & II (9770A & 9771B).  For further information, please see “ Notes for the Guidance of Graduate Students ”.

Thesis Advisory Committee

By December 30th of the third year in the program, students are required to form a Departmental Thesis Committee consisting of three faculty members, one of which is typically the second year paper advisor. This committee will help the student settle on a specific thesis topic and provide ongoing guidance as the thesis comes together.

Fourth Year Requirements

In the fourth year in the program students are again required to receive credit in the Communication and Professional Development Workshop I & II (9880A & 9881B). For further information, please see “ Notes for the Guidance of Graduate Students ”.

Thesis Prospectus

The student is required to prepare a prospectus of what his/her thesis will consist of, highlighting especially the planned job market paper. Students are required to defend their thesis prospectus during an oral presentation to the department, which will be scheduled during the month of September. Students who are not successful in defending their thesis prospectus in September will be allowed a second chance in December. Students who fail their thesis prospectus twice will not be allowed to continue in the program.

Thesis Requirements

The final requirement a student must satisfy is the writing of a doctoral dissertation. The dissertation represents a contribution to economic knowledge, and it shows that the student is qualified to perform significant, independent economic research.

The specific requirements for an acceptable dissertation are determined by the student's Departmental Thesis Committee. The committee and the student decide when the dissertation is near its final form so that it can be defended in front of at least five faculty members of the department of Economics (including the Director of Graduate Studies or designate and the student's committee members). Students should speak to the Graduate Coordinator about administrative procedures and other arrangements.

Once the departmental defense has been completed and all recommendations for the thesis have been fulfilled, the student is required to present the dissertation in a final oral examination at the university level to two departmental examiners, one university examiner and one external examiner. The supervisor will be present at the university thesis defense.

See the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.

General Progression Requirements

Admission into the Ph.D. program from the MA program, and continuation in the Ph.D. requires an average of 85 over all courses taken while enrolled in the graduate program. Decisions on continuation in the program and financial assistance are made at the end of each academic year.

In courses where the student's grade is based (in whole or in part) on a paper to be submitted by a specified deadline, failure to submit a paper by the deadline will normally result in a grade of zero on the paper. In exceptional circumstances, a grade of "Incomplete" may be awarded. A grade of "Incomplete" must be made up within 1 term beyond the initial registration in a course. If it is not, the student will automatically be assigned a "Fail" (F).

A graduate student in the Ph.D. in Economics may take any 9600 to 9800 level half course in Economics for credit. Ph.D students may take undergraduate/graduate courses from other departments provided that both the Graduate Directors of the home department and the department offering the course approve.

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The Department of Economics offers a Master of arts and a PhD in Economics. The Master of arts program includes a co-op option and the PhD program is offered jointly with Carleton University.

The programs are governed by the general regulations  in effect for graduate studies of the University of Ottawa. The joint doctoral program is governed by the regulations and procedures for Joint Graduate Programs and the general regulations of the graduate faculty at each of the two universities.

Ottawa-Carleton Joint Doctoral Program in Economics

The joint doctoral program is offered by the departments of economics at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University.

The program encompasses course requirements – a core of theory and applied economics subjects – complemented by workshops to encourage the cross-fertilization of ideas in one field with those in others, comprehensive examinations and a thesis.

The PhD program offers specialization for intensive study and thesis research in:

• Public Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Monetary Economics
• International Economics
• Economic Development
• Economics and the Environment
• Econometrics
• Labour Economics

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Further information about the Joint doctoral program in Economics is available from the Director of Doctoral Studies in economics at either University:

Department of Economics Faculty of Social Sciences University of Ottawa Social Sciences Building 120, University, Room 9005 Ottawa ON K1N 6N5 CANADA

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For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the  specific requirements  webpage.

Application Deadline

To find the application deadline, please check the “program-specific requirements” under Application Procedures and Information at the following address: Apply now .

Students who have achieved at least an average of "B+" (75%) at the MA or equivalent level are admissable to the PhD program. Six terms of full-time enrollment are required.

Note that the admission to the PhD program is based on a competitive process and that a "B+" average does not guarantee admission.

Language of Instruction

The vast majority of PhD courses are taught in English, but students may write and defend their thesis in English or French. According to university regulations, students can write their papers and exams in the official language of their choice (either English or French).

Language Requirements

Proficiency in the English language is required for entry into the doctoral program.

Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French, or who have not graduated from a French-speaking or an English-speaking university, must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other.

Fast-Track from Master's to Doctoral program

Students who achieve outstanding academic performance and demonstrate high promise for advanced research during the master's program may, with the permission of the Graduate Studies Committee, transfer into the PhD progam without completing the MA, provided they have completed ECO 6120 (ECON 5020), ECO 6122 (ECON 5021), and ECO 5185 (ECON 5027) with an average of "A" or higher. Such students must take a total of at least eleven regular courses (MA and PhD levels combined) and do not receive an MA degree. However, students who transfer but do not complete the PhD can receive an MA by fulfilling all the requirements of the MA program. Please note that the minimal admission average requirements for the doctoral program must also be met.

The request for permission to transfer must be made during the second term of enrollment of earlier. The student must enroll in the PhD in the third or, at the latest, in the fourth term.

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the  2019-2020 calendars  for the previous requirements.

All courses are equivalent to three units at the University of Ottawa except workshops, which are equivalent to 1.5 units.

Students must pass the six first year core courses, ECO 7119 ,  ECO 7126 , ECO 7922 , ECO 7923 , ECO 7924 and ECO 7925  within twelve months of their initial enrolment in the program. As these core courses represent the foundation of the doctoral program, should a student not attain the required minimum grade of B for any of the PhD core first-year courses, they will be offered a supplemental exam for each of the core courses in August of their first year. Students who do not pass all of the six core first-year courses within twelve months of beginning full-time study will be withdrawn from the PhD program.

In the summer term of the first year of initial enrolment in the program, students choose a primary field and register in ECO 7001 Second Year Research Paper. Students who do not successfully complete ECO 7001 and 12 units of Economics electives within 28 months of initial enrolment will be withdrawn from the PhD program.

Successful completion of each workshop is a requirement for graduation. Students must have completed the courses ECO 7119 , ECO 7126 ,  ECO 7922 , ECO 7923 , ECO 7924 , ECO 7925 ,  the four field courses, and ECO 7001 before enrolling for the workshops.

Duration of the Program

The requirements of the program are usually fulfilled within four years. The maximum time permitted is five years from the date of initial enrollment in the program, or seven years in the case of the students transferring from the master’s to the doctorate.

Minimum Standards

The passing grade in all courses is B.

Thesis Advisory Committee

During the second year of the program, a thesis advisory committee (TAC) is formed for the candidate. The Committee’s membership will be determined by the specific interests of the candidate and committee members. It will be composed of the supervisor and 2-3 additional professors. At least one member of the thesis committee, in addition to the supervisor, must be from the Department of Economics, University of Ottawa. At least one member of the thesis committee, must be from the Department of Economics at Carleton University. The TAC is responsible for guiding the student throughout the program.

A meeting between the student and the Thesis Advisory Committee will take place at least once per year. The thesis examining board may include members who are not part of the TAC.

Research at the University of Ottawa

Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa ranks among Canada’s top 10 research universities. Our research is founded on excellence, relevance and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Our research community thrives in four strategic areas:

• Creating a sustainable environment
• Advancing just societies
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From advancing healthcare solutions to tackling global challenges like climate change, the University of Ottawa’s researchers are at the forefront of innovation, making significant contributions to society and beyond.

Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences represents a place of excellence in knowledge creation, research and training. Driven by both disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives, research at the Faculty is rich, innovative and varied, contributing to the depth of understanding and breadth of discussions on a variety of issues nationally and internationally.  This research, whether it be fundamental, theoretical, applied or action-oriented, is generated by our renowned expertise, ultimately culminating in applications designed to influence individual communities and the betterment of society.

We have identified five research themes which collectively represent a large proportion of the research undertaken at the Faculty of Social Sciences:

• International Studies
• Francophonie
• Public Policy
• Health, Well-Being
• Justice, Society

Facilities, Research Centres and Institutes at the Faculty of Social Sciences

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For more information, refer to the list of faculty members and their research fields on Uniweb . 

IMPORTANT: Candidates and students looking for professors to supervise their thesis or research project can also consult the website of the faculty or department of their program of choice. Uniweb does not list all professors authorized to supervise research projects at the University of Ottawa.

ECO 5114 Economic Growth (3 units)

Analyses of capital accumulation and income distribution; measures of technical progress, general equilibrum theory, and labour markets; growth and institutions: the State, firms, financial markets; multisectorial growth.

Course Component: Lecture

ECO 5116 Post-Keynesian Theory of Value and Profit (3 units)

Historical perspective on the theory of the surplus. Characteristics of the post-Keynesian approach. Sraffa's contribution. Price and value theory. Theory of production and capital. Rent. Joint production. Analysis of the traverse. Applications and policy implications: intern ational trade and public finance.

ECO 5185 Econometrics I (3 units)

The classical model of multiple linear regression. Relaxation of the classical least-squares assumptions: autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity and multicollinearity. Generalized least-squares estimation. Simultaneous equation models: foundation, specification, identification, and estimation. Indirect least-squares and two-stage least squares methods of estimation. Distributed-lag models. Dummy variables. Pooling cross-section and time-series data. This course is equivalent to ECON 5027 at Carleton University.

ECO 5514 Croissance économique (3 crédits)

Analyses de la croissance et de la répartition; mesures du progrès technique, théorie de l'équilibre général, marchés du travail; croissance et institutions : l'état, les entreprises, le marché financier; croissance multisectorielle.

Volet : Cours magistral

ECO 5516 Théorie post-keynésienne : Valeur et production (3 crédits)

Historique de la théorie du surplus. Caractéristiques de la méthode post-keynésienne. La contribution de Sraffa. La théorie de la valeur et des prix. La théorie de la production et du capital. La rente. La plus-value. La production jointe. Analyses de la traverse. Applications et implications politiques : commerce international et finances publiques.

ECO 5585 Économétrie I (3 crédits)

Le modèle classique de régression linéaire multiple. Abandon des postulats classiques des moindres carrés; autocorrélation, hétéroscedasticité et multicollinéarité. Moindres carrés généralisés. Modèles à plusieurs équations : fondements, spécification et identification. Méthodes d'estimation : moindres carrés indirects et doubles moindres carrés. Modèles à retards échelonnés. Variables dichotomiques. Combinaison des coupes instantanées et des séries temporelles de données. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5027 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6106 History of Economic Thought and Methodology (3 units)

Evolution of economic thought, from the economic doctrines of antiquity to present times; critique and appraisal of scientific methods in economics. This course is equivalent to ECON 5209 at Carleton University.

ECO 6108 Economic System Design (3 units)

Deterministic dynamic optimization methods: economic and managerial applications of the maximum principle of Pontryagin and of dynamic programming. Discrete time stochastic dynamic optimization methods: Bayesian and Markovian decision theory, measures of risk-aversion and risk, portfolio theory, elements of search theory, applications of discrete time stochastic control to economics.

ECO 6110 Introduction to Applied General Equilibrium Modelling (3 units)

Computable general equilibrium (CGE) modelling: impacts of economic shocks; theoretical foundations; model specification, numerical solutions. Understanding model assumptions and interpretation of results.

ECO 6120 Macroeconomic Theory IV (3 units)

Macroeconomic theory, including topics such as economic growth, consumption, investment, real and nominal frictions in the goods, labour, and credit markets, models of short-run economic fluctuations, and monetary and fiscal policy design. This course is equivalent to ECON 5021 at Carleton University.

ECO 6122 Microeconomic Theory IV (3 units)

Microeconomic theory, including topics such as utility maximization and individual choice, decision-making under uncertainty, producer theory (technology, costs, and profit maximization), alternative market structures (competition, monopoly, and oligopoly), general equilibrium, and the economics of information. This course is equivalent to ECON 5020 at Carleton University.

ECO 6130 Public Economics: Expenditure (3 units)

The theory of public expenditures. Topics may include public goods and externalities, social insurance and redistribution, public provision of health care and education, public pension systems, and underemployment insurance. This course is equivalent to ECON 5401 at Carleton University.

ECO 6131 Public Economics: Taxation (3 units)

The study of tax systems. Concepts of equity and efficiency in taxation. The optimal design of tax structures using commodity, income, and capital taxes. Additional topics may include political economy of taxation, low-income support, environmental taxes, and tax evasion. This course is equivalent to ECON 5402 at Carleton University.

ECO 6132 Fiscal Federalism (3 units)

This course examines the economic aspects of federalism, including efficiency and redistribution, consideration of a federal system of government, intergovernmental grants, and problems of stabilization policy in a federal context.

ECO 6133 Topics in the Theory of Public Economy (3 units)

Topics may include political economy, tax incidence in general equilibrium, the theory and practice of tax reform, normative approaches to income redistribution, the theory of non-market decision-making, the non-profit sector, and social choice theory. This course is equivalent to ECON 5403 at Carleton University.

ECO 6134 Topics in Environmental and Resource Economics (3 units)

Topics may include international dimensions of environmental regulation, including treaties, competitiveness, and the effects of trade liberalization; development issues, including fiscal sustainability, Dutch disease, the resource curse, and population growth; resource topics, including optimal taxation, green national accounts, sustainability theory, and scarcity of extractive resources. This course is equivalent to ECON 5805 at Carleton University.

ECO 6135 Topics in Industrial Organization (3 units)

Topics may include vertical restraints and vertical integration, innovation and research and development, network economics, contract theory, search theory and advertizing, and industry studies. This course is equivalent to ECON 5305 at Carleton University.

ECO 6140 Industrial Organization I (3 units)

An examination of theories pertaining to industrial organization and their application by way of empirical studies. Topics include oligopoly theory, product differentiation, and strategic behaviour. This course is equivalent to ECON 5301 at Carleton University.

ECO 6142 Industrial Organization II (3 units)

Regulation and competition policy as alternative approaches for influencing industry conduct and performance and correcting market failures. Topics may include incentive regulation under asymmetric information, cost-based pricing, second-best pricing, peak-load pricing, rate-of-return regulation, price-cap regulation, access pricing, and regulatory capture. This course is equivalent to ECON 5303 at Carleton University.

ECO 6143 Economics of Natural Resources (3 units)

The concept of scarcity rents in static and dynamic settings. Basic property regimes: open access, exclusive access and common property. Policy instruments. The importance of transaction costs. General-equilibrium and political-economic aspects of property regimes. Conflict. Elements of dynamic optimization. Renewable and non-renewable resources. This course is equivalent to ECON 5803 at Carleton University.

ECO 6151 Economics of the Environment (3 units)

The environment as natural capital; environmental valuation techniques; elements of environmental income accounting; sustainable development theories and practice; institutional questions and policy issues. This course is equivalent to ECON 5804 at Carleton University.

ECO 6160 International Trade: Theory and Policy (3 units)

International trade theory and its implications for economic policy, with emphasis on topics such as determinants of trade and specialization, gains from trade and commercial policy, international factor mobility, growth, and development. This course is equivalent to ECON 5601 at Carleton University.

ECO 6161 International Monetary Theory and Policy (3 units)

International monetary theory and its implications for economic policy, with emphasis on topics such as sources of equilibrium and disequilibrium in the balance of payments, balance-of-payments adjustment under fixed versus flexible exchange rates, international capital movements, and recent issues in the international monetary system. This course is equivalent to ECON 5602 at Carleton University.

ECO 6162 Topics in International Economics (3 units)

Selected topics in international economics, including theoretical analysis, quantitative methods and policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. This course is equivalent to ECON 5603 at Carleton University.

ECO 6170 Development Economics I (3 units)

This course covers topics at the forefront of development economics, combining theoretical and empirical analysis. Possible topics include economic growth, firm behaviour, institutions, and political economy, among others. This course is equivalent to ECON 5500 at Carleton University.

ECO 6171 Development Economics II (3 units)

This course focuses on a selection of topics currently at the frontier of research in development economics. Possible topics include poverty and income distribution, labour markets, financial markets, and education, among others.This course is equivalent to ECON 5504 at Carleton University.

ECO 6172 Selected Topics in Development Economics (3 units)

This course provides an overview of selected topics of current interest in the field of development economics from both a theoretical and empirical perspective. This course is equivalent to ECON 5505 at Carleton University.

ECO 6173 Environmental Aspects of Economic Development (3 units)

Policy aspects of sustainable economic development and environmental quality in developing countries. Topics to include energy use, deforestation, drought and desertification, depletion of natural resources, debt, environment and poverty, sustainable industrial and agricultural development, conservation policies, pollution control and global environmental issues. This course is equivalent to ECON 5507 at Carleton University.

ECO 6174 Health Economics (3 units)

Review of both classic and frontier work in the field of health and health care economics. Empirical work with an emphasis on theory and methodology. This course is also relevant to students interested in broader empirical microeconomic research. This course is equivalent to ECON 5460 at Carleton University.

ECO 6175 Micro-Econometrics (3 units)

Analysis of the concepts and tools used in micro-econometrics with particular focus on empirical applicability. Topics may include discrete choice models, limited dependent variables, panel data, duration models, and program evaluation, together with relevant economic applications. This course is equivalent to ECON 5712 at Carleton University.

Prerequisite: ECO 5185 .

ECO 6176 Time-Series Econometrics (3 units)

Analysis of the concepts and tools used in time-series econometrics with particular focus on empirical applicability. Topics may include cointegration analysis, error-correction models, VAR models, volatility analysis, and non-linear time-series models, together with relevant economic applications. This course is equivalent to ECON 5713 at Carleton University.

ECO 6180 Foundations of Monetary Economics (3 units)

Microeconomic foundations of monetary theory. Alternative theories of the existence of money and the micro-foundations for understanding how money is integrated into aggregate macroeconomic models. This course is equivalent to ECON 5606 at Carleton University.

ECO 6181 Topics in Monetary Economics (3 units)

Coverage of one or more areas of current research on the frontiers of monetary economics. This course is equivalent to ECON 5607 at Carleton University.

ECO 6182 Monetary Economics and Financial Intermediation (3 units)

The evolution of the financial system and its interrelationship with the money supply process. Monetary and finance theory and empirical research applied to institutional problems in both historical and contemporary settings. Topics may include credit markets, financial instability, bubbles, and links to central bank policy. This course is equivalent to ECON 5608 at Carleton University.

ECO 6183 Exploration in Monetary Economics (3 units)

Explorations in the theory, policy and empirics of monetary economics. This course is equivalent to ECON 5609 at Carleton University.

ECO 6191 Labour Economics I (3 units)

The application of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory to the labour market. Topics include labour supply and labour demand, wage determination, human capital and the economics of education, and unemployment. This course is equivalent to ECON 5361 at Carleton University.

ECO 6192 Labour Economics II (3 units)

Personnel economics and contract theory. Topics include the economics of unions, discrimination, the economics of the household, gender and fertility, and labour mobility. This course is equivalent to ECON 5362 at Carleton University.

ECO 6193 Advanced Topics in Labour Economics (3 units)

Topics may include program evaluation, inequality, labour markets and health, labour markets and crime, and the structural estimation of labour market models. This course is equivalent to ECON 5363 at Carleton University.

ECO 6304 Selected Topics in Applied Economics (3 units)

Study of selected topics in applied economics; contents may change from year to year.

ECO 6506 Histoire de la pensée économique et de la méthodologie (3 crédits)

Évolution de la pensée économique des doctrines économiques de l'antiquité jusqu'à aujourd'hui; critique et évaluation des méthodes scientifiques en science économique. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5209 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6508 Analyse et contrôle des systèmes économiques dynamiques (3 crédits)

Méthodes déterministes d'optimisation dynamique : applications économiques et managérielles du principe du maximum de Pontryagin et de la programmation dynamique. Méthodes stochastiques d'optimisation dynamique en temps discret : théorie de la décision Bayesienne et Markovienne, mesures de l'aversion au risque et du risque, théorie des portefeuilles, éléments de théorie de fouinage, applications économiques de la théorie du contrôle stochastique en temps discret.

ECO 6510 Modélisation en équilibre général calculable (3 crédits)

La modélisation en équilibre général calculable (MEGC) : effets distributifs des chocs et politiques économiques; fondements théoriques des modèles d'équilibre général, les étapes requises pour la spécification de ces modèles et leur résolution numérique. Compréhension des hypothèses de ces modèles et interprétation des résultats.

ECO 6520 Théorie macroéconomique IV (3 crédits)

La théorie macroéconomique, incluant des thèmes tels que la croissance économique, la consommation, l'investissement, les frictions réelles et nominales dans les marchés des biens, du travail et du crédit, les modèles de fluctuations économiques à court terme, et la formulation des politiques monétaires et fiscales. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5021 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6522 Théorie microéconomique IV (3 crédits)

La théorie microéconomique, incluant des thèmes tels que la maximisation de l'utilité et les choix individuels, le processus décisionnel en présence d'incertitude, la théorie du producteur (technologie, coûts, et maximisation du profit), structures de marché (concurrence, monopole, et oligopole), équilibre général, et l'économie de l'information. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5020 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6530 Économie publique : Les dépenses (3 crédits)

La théorie des dépenses gouvernementales. Les thèmes étudiés peuvent inclure : biens publics et externalités, assurance sociale et redistribution, provision publique de santé et d'éducation, régimes publics de pensions et d'assurance-chômage. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5401 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6531 Économie publique : L'imposition (3 crédits)

L'étude des systèmes fiscaux. Les concepts d'équité et d'efficacité en fiscalité. L'imposition optimale de la consommation, des revenus et des capitaux. Les thèmes étudiés peuvent aussi inclure : l'économie politique liée à la fiscalité, le soutien aux individus à bas revenus, les taxes environnementales et l'évasion fiscale. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5402 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6532 Système fiscal du fédéralisme (3 crédits)

Ce cours examine les aspects économiques du fédéralisme incluant la fiscalité et la redistribution des revenus et considère le système fédéral de gouvernement ainsi que les subventions intergouvernementales et les problèmes de stabilisation dans un contexte fédéral.

ECO 6533 Thèmes choisis en économie publique (3 crédits)

Les thèmes étudiés peuvent inclure : l'économie politique, l'incidence fiscale en équilibre général, la théorie et la pratique de la réforme fiscale, les approches normatives à la redistribution du revenu, la théorie de la prise de décisions non-marchandes, le secteur à but non-lucratif et la théorie du choix social. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5403 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6534 Thèmes choisis en économie publique de l'environnement et des ressources (3 crédits)

Les thèmes étudiés peuvent inclure : dimensions internationales de la réglementation environnementale, incluant les traités, la compétitivité, et les effets de la libéralisation des échanges; enjeux de développement, incluant la viabilité budgétaire, le mal hollandais, la malédiction des ressources, et la croissance de la population; thèmes liés aux ressources, incluant la taxation optimale, la comptabilité nationale verte, la théorie de la durabilité, et la rareté des ressources extractives. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5805 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6535 Thèmes choisis en organisation industrielle (3 crédits)

Les thèmes étudiés peuvent inclure les restrictions verticales et l'intégration verticale, l'innovation et la recherche et développement, l'économie des réseaux, la théorie des contrats, la théorie de la recherche, la publicité, et des études sectorielles. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5304 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6540 Organisation industrielle I (3 crédits)

Un examen des théories pertinentes à l'organisation industrielle et leurs applications sous forme d'études empiriques. Les thèmes incluent la théorie de l'oligopole, la différentiation du produit, et les comportements stratégiques. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5301 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6542 Organisation industrielle II (3 crédits)

Réglementation et politique de la concurrence comme approches alternatives pour influencer la conduite et la performance de l'industrie, et corriger les failles de marché. Les sujets étudiés peuvent inclure la réglementation incitative avec information asymétrique, la tarification fondée sur les coûts, la tarification de second rang, la tarification en période de pointe, la réglementation du taux de rendement, le plafonnement des prix, les prix d'accès, et le détournement de la réglementation. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5303 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6543 Économie des ressources naturelles (3 crédits)

Le concept de rente de rareté en environnements statique et dynamique. Régimes de propriété de base : libre accès, accès exclusif et propriété commune. Instruments de politiques. L'importance des coûts de transactions. Effets des régimes de propriété en équilibre général et considérations d'économie politique. Conflit. Éléments d'optimisation dynamique. Ressources renouvelables et non renouvelables. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5803 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6551 Économie de l'environnement (3 crédits)

L'environnement comme capital naturel; techniques d'évaluation environnementale; comptabilité environnementale; théorie et pratique de développement durable; questions institutionnelles et problèmes de politique publique. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5804 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6560 Théorie et politique du commerce international (3 crédits)

La théorie du commerce international et ses implications pour la politique économique sont examinées en mettant l'accent sur des sujets tels que les déterminants du commerce et de la spécialisation interne, les gains du commerce international et de la politique commerciale, la mobilité internationale des facteurs de production, croissance et développement. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5601 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6561 Les flux financiers internationaux : Théorie et politique (3 crédits)

La théorie monétaire internationale et ses implications pour la politique économique, en mettant l'accent sur des sujets tels que les sources d'équilibre et de déséquilibre dans la balance des paiements, l'ajustement de la balance des paiements aux conditions de taux de change fixes et fluctuants, mouvements internationaux des capitaux et problèmes récents du système monétaire international. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5602 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6562 Thèmes choisis en économie internationale (3 crédits)

Thèmes choisis en économie internationale, incluant l'analyse théorique, les méthodes quantitatives et la formulation, la mise en oeuvre et l'évaluation des politiques. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5603 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6570 Économie du Développement I (3 crédits)

Ce cours couvre des sujets à la frontière de l'économie du développement, combinant l'analyse théorique et empirique. Les sujets possibles incluent la croissance économique, le comportement des entreprises, les institutions et l'économie politique, entre autres. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5500 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6571 Économie du Développement II (3 crédits)

Ce cours se concentre sur une sélection de sujets actuellement à la frontière de la recherche en économie du développement. Les sujets possibles incluent la pauvreté et la répartition des revenus, les marchés du travail, les marchés financiers et l'éducation, entre autres. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5504 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6572 Thèmes choisis en économie du développement (3 crédits)

Ce cours donne un aperçu de certains sujets d'intérêt actuel dans le domaine de l'économie du développement d'un point de vue théorique et empirique. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5505 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6573 Aspects environnementaux du développement économique (3 crédits)

Politiques du développement durable et de la qualité de l'environnement dans les pays en voie de développement. Thèmes étudiés : l'utilisation de l'énergie, la déforestation, la sécheresse et la désertification, l'épuisement des ressources naturelles, la dette, l'environnement et la pauvreté, le développement durable dans l'industrie et l'agriculture, les politiques de conservation, le contrôle de la pollution et les problèmes de l'environnement global. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5507 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6574 Économie de la santé (3 crédits)

Survol des travaux classiques et de pointe du domaine de l'économie de la santé et des soins de santé. Recherche empirique avec accent sur la théorie et la méthodologie. Le cours sera pertinent également pour les étudiants intéressés par la recherche microéconomique empirique. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5460 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6575 Microéconométrie (3 crédits)

Analyse des concepts et outils utilisés en micro-économétrie avec un accent sur l'application empirique. Les thèmes pourraient inclure les modèles de choix discrets, les variables dépendantes limitées, les données de panel, les modèles de durée et l'évaluation de programmes, ainsi que des applications économiques pertinentes. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5712 à la Carleton University.

Préalable: ECO 5585

ECO 6576 Économétrie des séries chronologiques (3 crédits)

Analyse des concepts et outils utilisés en économétrie des séries chronologiques avec accent sur l'application empirique. Les thèmes pourraient inclure l'analyse de cointégration, les modèles à correction d'erreur, les modèles VAR, l'analyse de volatilité et les modèles de séries chronologiques non-linéaires, ainsi que des applications économiques pertinentes. L'accent est mis sur l'application empirique avec de solides fondements économétriques. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5713 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6580 Fondements de l'économie monétaire (3 crédits)

Fondements microéconomiques de la théorie monétaire. Théories alternatives de l'existence de la monnaie et les fondements microéconomiques de l'intégration de la monnaie dans les modèles macroéconomiques agrégés. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5606 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6581 Thèmes choisis en économie monétaire (3 crédits)

Présentation d'un ou plusieurs domaines de recherche courante à la frontière de l'économie monétaire. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5607 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6582 Économie monétaire et intermédiaires financiers (3 crédits)

Évolution du système financier et ses interrelations avec le processus d'offre de monnaie et avec la banque centrale. Théorie monétaire et financière et recherche empirique appliquée à l'analyse des problèmes institutionnels dans un contexte à la fois historique et contemporain. Les thèmes peuvent inclure les marchés du crédit, l'instabilité financière, les bulles, et les liens avec la politique de la banque centrale. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5608 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6583 Explorations en économie monétaire (3 crédits)

Explorations des aspects théoriques, des politiques et des études empiriques de la théorie monétaire. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5609 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6591 Économie du travail I (3 crédits)

Application de la théorie microéconomique et macroéconomique au marché du travail. Les thèmes abordés incluent l'offre et la demande de travail, la détermination des salaires, le capital humain et l'économie de l'éducation, et le chômage. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5361 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6592 Économie du travail II (3 crédits)

L'économie du personnel et la théorie des contrats. Les thèmes abordés incluent l'économie des syndicats, la discrimination, l'économie des ménages, le genre et la fécondité, et la mobilité de la main-d'oeuvre. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5362 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6593 Thèmes avancés en économie du travail (3 crédits)

Les thèmes pourraient inclure l'évaluation de programmes, les inégalités, le marché du travail et la santé, le marché du travail et la criminalité, et les estimations structurelles de modèles du marché du travail. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 5363 à la Carleton University.

ECO 6704 Thèmes choisis en économie appliquée (3 crédits)

Étude de thèmes choisis en économie appliquée; contenu variable selon l'année.

ECO 6900 Thèmes choisis en théorie économique / Selected Topics in Economic Theory (3 crédits / 3 units)

Étude de thèmes choisis en théorie économique; contenu variable selon l'année. / Study of selected topics in economic theory; contents may change from year to year.

Volet / Course Component: Cours magistral / Lecture

ECO 6900S Séminaire en théorie économique I (Geo.-Raeg.) (3 crédits / 3 units)

ECO 6901S Séminaire en théorie économique II / Selected Topics in Economic Theory II (3 crédits / 3 units)

ECO 6904 Thèmes choisis en économie appliquée / Selected Topics in Applied Economics (3 crédits / 3 units)

Étude de thèmes choisis en économie appliquée; contenu variable selon l'année. / Study of selected topics in applied economics; contents may change from year to year.

ECO 6906 Thèmes choisis en politique économique / Selected Topics in Economic Policy (3 crédits / 3 units)

Étude de thèmes choisis en politique économique; contenu variable selon l'année. / Study of selected topics in economic policy; contents may change from year to year.

ECO 6999 Mémoire / Major Paper (6 crédits / 6 units)

Volet / Course Component: Recherche / Research

ECO 7001 Travail de recherche de deuxième année / Second Year Research Paper (3 crédits / 3 units)

Ce cours facilite la transition vers la phase de recherche du programme. Les étudiants remplissent un document de recherche et le présentent officiellement dans un atelier départemental. / This course aids the transition to the research phase of the program. Students complete a research paper and formally present this paper in a departmental workshop.

ECO 7002 Atelier / Workshop (6 crédits / 6 units)

Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 6907 à la Carleton University. / This course is equivalent to ECON 6907 at Carleton University.

ECO 7003 Atelier Thèse de doctorat I / PhD Thesis Workshop I (1.5 crédit / 1.5 unit)

ECO 7004 Atelier / Workshop (6 crédits / 6 units)

Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 6908 à la Carleton University. / This course is equivalent to ECON 6908 at Carleton University.

ECO 7005 Atelier Thèse de doctorat II / PhD Thesis Workshop II (1.5 crédit / 1.5 unit)

ECO 7119 Mathematical Foundations for Economic Theory (3 units)

Mathematical techniques needed to understand micro- and macro-economic theory at the PhD level, and to carry out research. Real analysis. Review of static optimization. Continuous- and discrete-time dynamic optimization in deterministic and stochastic environments. Applications to economic theory are presented. This course is equivalent to ECON 6019 at Carleton University.

Prerequisites: ECO 6120 and ECO 6122

ECO 7126 Econometrics II (3 units)

Selected topics from estimating and testing the regression and simultaneous equation models. Topics include maximum likelihood estimation, statistical analysis of residuals, auto-regressive and other time-series models, multivariate regression model, and elements of asymptotic statistical theory within the context of the simultaneous equation model. This course is equivalent to ECON 6027 at Carleton University.

Prerequisite: ECO 5185

ECO 7177 Advanced Topics in Econometrics (3 units)

Coverage of one or more areas of current econometric research. This course is equivalent to ECON 6714 at Carleton University.

Prerequisite: ECO 7126 .

ECO 7526 Économétrie II (3 crédits)

Thèmes choisis concernant l'estimation et les tests de modèles de régression et d'équations simultanées : estimateur du maximum de vraisemblance, analyse statistique des résidus, modèles autorégressifs et autres modèles de séries chronologiques, modèles de régressions multivariées, théorie asymptotique dans le contexte de modèles à équations simultanées. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 6027 à la Carleton University.

Prerequisite: ECO 5585

ECO 7577 Thèmes avancés en économétrie (3 crédits)

Étude d'un ou plusieurs domaines de recherche courante en économétrie. Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 6714 à la Carleton University.

Préalable : ECO 7526

ECO 7922 Théorie économique : microéconomie / PhD Microeconomic Theory I (3 crédits / 3 units)

Théorie microéconomique au niveau gradué avancé, incluant des thèmes tels que la théorie des jeux, les externalités et les biens publics, l'équilibre général, et le bien être. / Topics include demand, production, general equilibrium, and welfare economics.

Volet / Course Component: Cours magistral / Lecture, Tutoriel / Tutorial

Préalables: ECO 6522 et ECO 7119 / Prerequisites: ECO 6122 and ECO 7119

ECO 7923 Théorie économique : macroéconomique / PhD Macroeconomic Theory I (3 crédits / 3 units)

Théorie macroéconomique au niveau gradué avancé avec emphase sur les modèles d'équilibre général dynamiques. Présentation des concepts théoriques principaux et exploration de la structure de base sous-jacente à ces modèles. Application à l'étude des décisions de consommation des ménages, d'investissement des entreprises, et à la croissance économique. / Analysis of dynamic macroeconomic systems, with applications to economic growth. Micro-foundations of modern macroeconomics, with a focus on solving dynamic optimization problems and applied to consumption, portfolio, and investment decisions, and to micro-founded growth models.

Préalables: ECO 6520 et ECO 7119 / Prerequisites: ECO 6120 and ECO 7119

ECO 7924 Théorie microéconomique de doctorat II / PhD Microeconomic Theory II (3 crédits / 3 units)

Les sujets peuvent inclure la théorie des jeux, l'économie de l'information, les externalités et les biens publics. / Topics may include game theory, information economics, externalities and public goods.

ECO 7925 Théorie macroéconomique de doctorat II / PhD Macroeconomic Theory II (3 crédits / 3 units)

Modèles modernes d'équilibre général stochastique dynamique, tels que les modèles de cycle économique réel, les modèles de frictions du marché du travail et de frictions financières et les modèles d'agents hétérogènes. Les étudiants apprennent également des techniques de calcul pour résoudre et estimer ces modèles. / Modern dynamic stochastic general equilibrium models, such as real-business-cycle models, models of labour-market and financial frictions, and heterogeneous-agent models. Students also learn computational techniques to solve and estimate these models.

ECO 7980 Lectures dirigées / Directed Readings (3 crédits / 3 units)

Ce cours est équivalent à ECON 6904 à la Carleton University. / This course is equivalent to ECON 6904 at Carleton University.

ECO 9998 Examen général de doctorat / PhD Comprehensive Examination

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International Economics and Finance (MA), Economics (PhD)

Part of the  Faculty of Arts

Program Overview

Format : Full-time, part-time (MA); Full-time (PhD)

Degree Earned : Master of Arts or PhD

Designed with input from renowned Canadian economists and business leaders, this program features extensive opportunities for one-on-one interaction with professors, program co-ordinators and fellow students. Combining rigorous analytical training with an empirical orientation, the MA program produces graduates who excel as researchers and managers at national and international organizations. PhD graduates become highly qualified economists with the analytical and empirical expertise required to succeed in the global economy.

At a Glance

Admissions information.

• Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B)
• Statement of interest
• Transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency requirement
• Completion of a master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+)

More information on  admission requirements . Due to the competitive nature of our programs, it is not possible to offer admission to everyone who applies that meets the minimum entrance requirements for the program. 

Program-specific requirements for MA and PhD .

Check Application Deadline

Students are encouraged to submit applications prior to the first consideration date to increase their chances of securing financial support for their graduate studies. Applications received after the first consideration date will be accepted and reviewed based on spaces remaining in the program.

See application dates .

Financing Your Studies

For detailed graduate tuition and fees information please visit  Fees by Program .

For information on scholarships, awards and financing your graduate studies visit  Financing Your Studies.

Research Areas

• Applied Econometrics
• Applied Theory
• Asset Pricing
• Decision Theory
• Econometrics
• Economic Development
• Economic Growth
• Economic History
• Economics Inequality
• Empirical Finance
• Environmental Economics
• Financial Econometrics
• Game Theory
• Housing and Land
• Industrial Organization
• International Finance
• International Institutions
• International Migration
• International Monetary Economics
• International Trade
• Labour Economics
• Macro-Monetary Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Mathematical Economics
• Microeconomics
• Monetary Economics
• Public Finance
• Theoretical Econometrics

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Economics (MA, PhD) graduate program calendar

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Graduate Admissions

Admissions information and how to apply

Graduate Studies Admissions Office 11th Floor, 1 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON Telephone: 416-979-5150 Email:  [email protected] For information specific to programs, please see the program contact information below.

Program Contacts

Dr. Germán Pupato Graduate Program Director Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 553143 Email: [email protected]

Karen Fajardo Graduate Program Administrator Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 557856 Email:  [email protected] / [email protected]

“The [TMU] Economics PhD program was one of the most valuable experiences of my life. The education I received provided me with a sound foundation to continue learning throughout my career. The faculty members in the Department truly care about their students professionally and personally. I am proud to be a graduate." Chuyi Fang, PhD alumna, currently an assistant professor at Shanghai University

Student Profile: My Voice, Our Future Honourable Mention  (external link) 

Angélique Bernabé (economics PhD student and founding member of GRADShowcase ) uses her graduate education to help homeless youth in Toronto.

Find curriculum, course descriptions and important dates for Economics (MA, PhD).

Once you’ve made an informed choice about which program(s) you are going to apply to, preparing your application requires careful research and planning.

At Toronto Metropolitan University, we understand that pursuing graduate studies is a significant financial investment. Funding comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends. There are a number of additional funding sources – internal and external – available to graduate students that can increase these funding levels.

As an urban innovation university, Toronto Metropolitan University offers 60+ cutting-edge, career-oriented graduate programs, as well as 125+ research centres, institutes and labs, in a wide range of disciplines. Our close connections with industry, government and community partners provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and make a difference.

Graduate Studies

Explaining, and analyzing the relationships of, economic phenomena at the individual and economy-wide levels that affect the allocation of resources and the distribution of well-being using economic theory and quantitative methods. If you are interested in learning more about Economic Policy, visit our MA in Economic Policy .

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Program Contact

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Degree options, economics (ma).

A one-year course-based program providing a thorough grounding in modern economics and preparing students for doctoral studies in economics and careers in the public and private sector.

Areas of Research

In addition to required courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, students can take elective courses in a variety of fields, including health economics, international finance, international trade, industrial organization, labour economics, monetary economics, population economics, and public economics.

Economics (PhD)

The PhD program in economics prepares students to become professional, independent economic researchers applying state-of-the-art methods in the analysis of economic phenomena. Students are prepared for both academic and non-academic jobs.

The department offers expertise in most areas of economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and health economics, students can take elective courses in a variety of fields, including health economics, international finance, international trade, labour economics, monetary economics, population economics, and public economics.

Alvin Irwin Ogilvie Graduate Scholarship $$

This scholarship was established in 1984 and is available to students registered in Ph.D. programs in the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences. The award is valued at $6,000 and is made annually by the Scholarships Committee of Graduate Council on the basis of departmental nominations.

Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies (ACUNS) Varied values

Varied values

ACUNS established its scholarship program, the Canadian Northern Studies Trust (CNST) in 1982 to advance knowledge and understanding of Canada’s North. The purpose of the CNST is to develop a cadre of scholars and scientists with northern experience and, at the same time, to enhance the educational opportunities available for northern residents.

For a list of scholarships and funding available, as well as eligibility criteria, award values, application details, and deadlines, visit the ACUNS website.

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements $$

Deadline Date:

September 19, 2024

The CGS-MSFSS supports high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian and foreign institutions.

Please review eligibility and criteria for more information about this travel award.

If you wish to apply, please contact your department graduate administrator.

Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program

The bi-national program is an educational exchange, with a mandate to enhance mutual understanding between the people of Canada and the people of the United States of America. Available to graduate students, faculty, professionals and independent researchers, successful applicants conduct research, lecture, or enroll in formal academic programs in the United States. Fulbright Canada offers various scholarship awards within this program, with further information on the various award opportunities made available through the Canada-US Fulbright Program website.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the Fulbright website.

Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship $

April 1, 2023

A scholarship sponsored by the National Association of Japanese Canadians and the Mennonite Central Committee Canada. For students engaged in research that assists the protection of minority or human rights in Canada. More information and upcoming deadlines on their website.

For eligibility, award values, application details and deadline, visit the Mennonite Central Committee Canada website.

CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS-M) $$$

December 2, 2024

The CGS M Awards Program supports students in all research disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada’s three federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The selection process and post-award administration are carried out at the university level, under the guidance of the three agencies.

CSA Group Graduate Scholarship $$

March 31, 2024

The purpose of the CSA Group Graduate Scholarship is to support graduate students in the pursuit of knowledge generation related to standards. Full-time graduate students at the Masters level studying at a publicly funded, accredited Canadian university are eligible to apply.

The research can be conducted in any field (e.g. engineering, social sciences, health sciences) and must include standards as a component of the research. The topic does not need to be related to an area in which CSA Group already has standards. The research may investigate aspects of an existing standard or may explore an area for future standards development.

Dr. J. A. Campbell Young Investigator Award $$

April 30, 2023

The Dr. J. A. Campbell Young Investigator Award of $5,000 for any kind of research into celiac disease and / or gluten sensitivity is available to students and those who have recently completed degrees.

Eligibility criteria, application details and deadlines available on the Canadian Celiac Association website.

Fulbright Canada Student Awards $ – $$$

November 15, 2023

Traditional Fulbright Canada Student awards are intended for Canadian citizens who are graduate students, prospective graduate students, or promising young professionals who wish to study and/or conduct research in the United States. Awards may be held at any university, research centre, think tank, or government agency in the United States.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the Fulbright Canada website.

GSA Travel Award $

The GSA Travel Assistance Grants are funded from the proceeds of the Graduate Students Association Development Fund, which receives contributions from graduate students and the University. The GSA Travel Assistance Grants fund is administered through the School of Graduate Studies. The GSA Travel Assistance Grants are designed to enable graduate students to travel to undertake research or present at conferences relevant to their field of study. There are a fluctuating number of awards available each semester.

The successful recipients will be determined randomly by selecting one recipient from each faculty (Health Sciences, Engineering, Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business) and the balance of the awards left in a given period will be randomly selected from a list of the remaining applicants from all faculties combined.

Application dates:

• Fall competition for September to December travel: Opens September 1, 2023 and closes October 2, 2023
• Winter competition for January to April travel: Opens January 2, 2024 and closes February 5, 2024
• Summer competition for May to August travel: Opens May 1, 2024 and closes June 3, 2024

H.G. Hilton Master’s Scholarship $$

The H.G. Hilton Master’s Scholarships were established by the income from a bequest in the estate of Hugh G. Hilton, at one time Chief Executive Officer of Stelco and member of the McMaster Board of Governors support a Master’s scholarship. The scholarship is tenable for one year, and is awarded annually to incoming Canadian citizens, permanent residents or, international students from departments which offer full-time Master’s graduate studies. Priority will be given to students intending research in Canadian industry or industrial problems. Other things being equal, preference will be given to deserving children of employees or former employees of Stelco Ltd.

Harry Lyman Hooker Sr. Fellowships $$$-$$$$

The Harry Lyman Hooker Sr. Fellowships are made possible through a bequest from the estate of Harry Lyman Hooker. These awards are given to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents who are ENTERING their first year of a master’s or doctoral program, at McMaster University in those disciplines that receive funding primarily from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

These fellowships will be distributed between the four Faculties – Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science.

Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship $$-$$$

March 14, 2024

The Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis Students was established in 2009 in honour of Harvey E. Longboat, and in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to McMaster University and to the broader community. The School of Graduate Studies, in consultation with the Indigenous Studies program and the Indigenous Education Council, will award the scholarship annually to a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis student(s) who has demonstrated high academic achievement and exceptional promise.

The scholarship is tenable for one year, although previous award winners may re-apply.

Incoming students are eligible to apply.

Health Research Postdoctoral Opportunities

A comprehensive list of funding sources and agencies for postdoctoral fellows in the Faculty of Health Sciences and those doing health-related research can be found in McMaster’s funding database.. On the site, you will find a variety of filters to help you in your search.

Hugh C. Morris Experiential Learning Fellowship $$$$

The Hugh C. Morris Experiential Learning Fellowship, valued at $40,000 Cdn, is open to any graduate student studying in Canada who is working in a field related to

• earth, geosciences
• environment
• alternative energy
• climate change
• sustainability

or the social impact, social sciences or design sciences related to these areas, and is designed to provide a unique experiential, international travel program designed by the student to engage diverse sectors, advance their research, learn from a range of contexts and cultures, and bring their learning back to Canada.

Review deadlines and all associated information on the Kimberley Foundation website.

Iranian Student Memorial Scholarship $

Established in honour of McMaster Faculty of Engineering PhD students Iman Aghabali and Mehdi Eshaghian, and a former Faculty of Health Science Post-Doctoral Fellow, who lost their lives on the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight PS752. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Associate Deans responsible for graduate studies, to international graduate students from Iran who demonstrate academic excellence.

John Charles Polanyi Prize $$$

In honour of the achievement of John Charles Polanyi, recipient of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Government of the Province of Ontario has established a fund to provide annually up to five prizes to outstanding researchers in the early stages of their career who are continuing to postdoctoral studies or have recently started a faculty appointment at an Ontario university.

Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund $

April 30, 2024

This award is through the True Sport Foundation of Canada. Open to applicants who are

• high-performance athletes enrolled at a Canadian university, community college or other post-secondary educational institution.
• post-secondary students active in sport at a non-high-performance level.
• sport practitioners active/working in sport as an official, administrator or high-performance coach.
• educators working in a sport, sports sciences, sport management/administration or other applicable discipline.

All questions should be directed to the True Sport Foundation of Canada.

Visit their website for all details and contact information.

MacDATA Graduate Fellowship $$

March 15, 2021

The advent of large collection of data and ensuing development in data analysis techniques has made collaboration between data scientists and content experts necessary for cutting-edge research. Furthermore, there is a need for trainees to be exposed to both aspects of such research, namely for data science trainees to learn about real life practical projects and for content expert trainees to gain experience in data analysis and management. The aims of the MacDATA Graduate Fellowship Program are:

• To provide trainees with an opportunity to acquire practical and theoretical skills in data science.
• To facilitate exchange of expertise and knowledge in data science across faculties.

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships $$-$$$

February 1, 2024

The Mackenzie King Scholarships were set up under the will of the Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King (1874-1950), who was Prime Minister of Canada 1921-26, 1926-30, and 1935-48.

Two types of the Mackenzie King Scholarship are available to graduates of Canadian universities: the Open Scholarship and the Travelling Scholarship . Both are to support graduate study.

Manulife Life Lessons Scholarship Program $$

March 31, 2023

Manulife has introduced the first Life Lessons Scholarship Program in Canada, for students who’ve experienced the death of a parent or guardian with little to no life insurance. The Scholarship Program helps combat the financial burden of paying for post-secondary education during an emotional time and recognizes the perseverance that so many youth show in such adversity.

The next application call for this scholarship opens on February 1, 2024. Visit the Manulife website for details on that date.

Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security $$$

February 23, 2024

Four scholarships open to master’s and PhD students who are conducting research on determinants, impacts, and policy or program interventions into food insecurity in Canada.

Visit Maple Leaf Centre for Food Insecurity to learn more and apply.

Questions can be directed to [email protected] .

Mary Buzzell Graduate Scholarship for Resilient Aging $

December 1, 2024

The Mary Buzzell Graduate Scholarship for Resilient Aging will be awarded to an outstanding student enrolled in any Master’s Degree program at McMaster University who is preparing for a career in the multidisciplinary field of Aging. This award is sponsored by Hamilton Aging in Community.

About Mary Buzzell

Mary Buzzell, a McMaster University faculty member in Nursing, was recognized by McMaster with an honorary doctorate as a pioneer in resilient aging, especially through innovative educational and community programs.

McMaster Graduate General Bursary $

What is a bursary.

A bursary is based solely on financial need. In most cases, information from your OSAP application is used to determine your financial need (some students who don’t receive OSAP can still apply for a bursary).

The McMaster Graduate General Bursary Program application opens mid-August in AwardSpring. Funding is paid out in mid-February.

Who can apply?

Graduate students who demonstrate financial need can apply for the McMaster Graduate General Bursary Program.

Please note: The McMaster Graduate General Bursary Program is not open to international students enrolled in graduate studies, MBA, medicine or physician assistant programs.

Bursary eligibility requirements:

• Be enrolled at McMaster
• Submit a completed application by the bursary deadline
• OSAP students who receive an income update request must complete it by the income update deadline
• Continue to demonstrate financial need throughout the study period
• Indigenous students
• students with OSAP government aid restrictions include:
• academic progress restriction
• income verification restriction
• provincial and/or federal default restriction
• credit check restriction
• students with a disability taking a reduced course load
• students with out-of-province student aid
• part-time students
• students receiving social assistance

McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) Postdoctoral Fellowship $$$$

July 15, 2020

Prospective postdoctoral fellows are invited to submit a research plan that focuses on interdisciplinary, impact-driven approaches in the study of optimal aging through one or more of the following research areas:

• the impact of exercise on mobility;
• the interrelationship between psychological function and social function;
• causes and consequences of multimorbidity, frailty, and polypharmacy;
• the role of caregiving, equity, economics and transportation in optimal aging;
• the understanding of the biological mechanisms of diseases of aging;
• evaluating approaches to knowledge translation to improve optimal aging; and
• the use of technology to promote optimal aging and aging in place.

The applicant and principal supervisor are expected to involve at least two other researchers from two different McMaster faculties (outside of the principal supervisor’s faculty) as mentors in the development of an interdisciplinary research plan.

MIRA and Labarge Scholarships in Aging Research $$$

February 28, 2002

The MIRA and Labarge Scholarship program offers awards at the master’s and PhD level in two distinct streams. The Labarge Mobility Scholarship supports applicants whose research on aging includes a focus on mobility. The MIRA Scholarship in Aging Research supports interdisciplinary aging research in one of MIRA’s identified areas of focus.

The scholarships are open to master’s students beginning a new McMaster graduate degree in the 2022/2023 school year and PhD students entering year one or two of their studies. Interested candidates must develop and submit a research proposal in collaboration with a MIRA supervisor and an interdisciplinary mentor from outside the primary supervisor’s Faculty. MIRA requires confirmation that the supervisor and/or program will commit to matching the minimum level of support for the recipient for the duration of the graduate degree. See call for proposals and application form for more information.

MIRA Graduate Student Travel Awards $

March 15, 2020

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging funds up to 10 graduate student travel awards per year – five in each round – valued at $500 each for students working with MIRA researchers.  Graduate students travelling to an academic conference to present an accepted abstract in aging research are eligible for up to $500 in travel funding.

For details about this and other funding opportunities, visit MIRA .

Deadlines for 2020: March 15 and September 15

Norm Bromberger Research Bursary $

This annual research bursary provides $2,000 each year to encourage research in the area of co-operatives and credit unions.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the Norm Bromberger Research Bursary website.

OGS for Indigenous Graduate Students $$$

Two OGS-I scholarships are awarded to Indigenous graduate students at McMaster University who face significant financial hardship, with particular priority given to women with family responsibilities.

This criteria has been established in consultation with the Indigenous Education Council (IEC) and is adjudicated by a committee chaired through the Indigenous Studies Program.

Ontario Graduate Fellowships $$$

Ontario Graduate Fellowships (OGF) provide funding to full-time students in graduate studies at the masters and doctoral level. It’s a merit-based scholarship for students with an A- or above.

Value: $12,000 ($4,000 per term)

Duration: 1 year

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) $$$

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and The Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) programs provide funding to full-time students at the master’s and doctoral levels. They are merit-based scholarships for students with an A- or above average.

Ontario Graduate Scholarship – International $$$

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship for International Students is by nomination only. Applicants to this award must contact their department for application instructions

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship $$$$

December 1, 2023

The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship is a three-year program designed to train Engaged Leaders, equipping outstanding doctoral candidates with the skills to translate their ideas into action. for the betterment of their communities, Canada, and the world. Up to 20 doctoral Scholars are selected each year and receive generous funding for their studies in addition to leadership training.

The annual value is up to $60,000 per Scholar–$40,000 (to cover tuition, and reasonable living expenses) and $20,000 (for research, networking, travel allowance, and possibly for the learning of languages).

Applications are now made directly to the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation .

Deadline: 5:00 p.m. ET, December 1, 2023

Rainbow Fund $

To be granted to graduate students enrolled in any program who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ students and demonstrate financial need.

Ronald Bayne Gerontology Award $

The Ronald Bayne Gerontology Award was established in 1999 by Barbara Bayne to honour Dr. Ronald Bayne’s valuable contribution to the study of gerontology at McMaster University. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the director of the office of gerontological studies to any graduate student in the Faculties of Humanities or Social Sciences conducting research in the field of aging.

Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada Graduate Student Award of Merit $$

At least three awards, each in the amount of $4000, will be awarded annually to the women graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintaining exemplary academic records.

Women registered in master’s or PhD programs within a designated region. Regions and number of awards rotate each year. SWAAC has designated Ontario as the region for this 2023 competition. There are five awards available for this competition. Each university may nominate one person for the award.

Read about McMaster PhD student Liza-Anastasia DiCecco, who received the 2023 SWAAC Award of Merit .

SSHRC Doctoral scholarships $$$-$$$$

October 1, 2024

SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral and the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships support high-calibre students engaged in doctoral programs in the social sciences and humanities. This support allows scholars to fully concentrate on their doctoral studies, to seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields and to contribute to the Canadian research ecosystem during and beyond the tenure of their awards.

Both the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and the Canada Graduate Scholarships—Doctoral Program (CGS D) are offered through one annual national competition. Applicants need to submit only one application to be considered for one or both awards. As each award has notable differences, applicants must read the descriptions for each award carefully to determine if they are eligible to apply for and hold each award. Applicants eligible for both the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and CGS D Scholarships will automatically be considered for both awards.

SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship $$$$

September 12, 2024

These fellowships support the most promising Canadian new scholars in the social sciences and humanities, and assist them in establishing a research base at an important time in their research careers.

The purpose of these fellowships is to provide stipendiary support to recent PhD graduates who are:

• undertaking original research;
• publishing research findings;
• developing and expanding personal research networks;
• broadening their teaching experience;
• preparing for research-intensive careers within and beyond academia; and
• preparing to become competitive in national research grant competitions.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships website.

Please note: There is no internal process for this award; applicants should apply directly to the agency.

The Barkleys of Avonmore Scholarship $

The Barkley’s of Avonmore Scholarship was established in 1977 through the generosity of Fred Barkley to assist a student from a developing country to pursue advanced studies at McMaster University.  Each year the Dean of Graduate Studies will identify a worthy graduate student from one of the developing countries to receive the award.

The Brooke and Irene Townsend Scholarship (Social Sciences) $$

Established in 2022 through the estate of Brooke Townsend ’57, in honour of Brooke and his wife Irene ’57. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Deans in consultation with the Associate Deans Graduate Studies of the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Social Sciences to graduate students in these Faculties who demonstrate academic excellence and innovative research. The annual allocation available from the endowment is to be split equally between both Faculties.

The CHEPA Doctoral Research Scholarship $

Established in 2022 by David Feeny and George Torrance, founding members of the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis (CHEPA). To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to doctoral students enrolled in any program, who are conducting research under the supervision of faculty members belonging to CHEPA and who demonstrate academic and research excellence. The scholarship will support PhD students who have successfully completed their comprehensive examinations. Preference will be given to students with research interests that include health-related quality of life, health technology assessment, health economics, health services research, health policy or determinants of health.

The David S. Daly Academic Grant $

The David S. Daly Academic Grant was established in 2005 by David Daly ’82 (MA, Economics). To be granted to a student pursuing graduate work in the department of Economics who attains an ‘A’ average and demonstrates financial need.

The Dr. Colin Webber Graduate Scholarship $$

Established in 2013 to honour the memory of Dr. Colin Webber, McMaster University professor, physicist, radiation safety expert, teacher, mentor, and leader in the field of bone research. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to master’s or doctoral students. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate interest in bone research.

Value: Minimum $1,600

The E.B. Ryan Scholarship $

The E.B. Ryan Scholarship was established in 1997 using funds raised by a performance of the play Letter from Wingfield Farm, this scholarship is to be awarded to in-course graduate students from the faculties of Social Sciences and Health Sciences conducting research on aging. This award, valued at a maximum of $2,000, is awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of a committee comprised of at least the director and the co-ordinator of the Office of Gerontological Studies.

The Edna Howard Bursary $

Established in 2022 by the family of Edna Howard, this bursary honours the support Edna offered graduate students through her work as a cook at The Phoenix Bar and Grill, owned and operated by the Graduate Students Association. Her food warmed the hearts of the McMaster campus community for many years until her retirement. To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies to full-time students in any program who demonstrate financial need.

The Graduate Students Association Bursary $

The Graduate Students Association Bursary was established in 1999 by the Graduate Students Association at McMaster University under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative. To be granted to a full-time or part-time graduate student in one of the following faculties: Engineering, Health Sciences, and Humanities, Science, Social Sciences, or the PhD program in Business. The bursary will be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Graduate Students Association.

The Gwen George Graduate Bursaries $

The Gwen George Graduate Bursary was established in 1997 in loving memory of Gwen George by her family and friends under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative. Preferences to be given to second year Master’s students in any graduate program leading to a PhD in the faculties of Humanities or Social Sciences at McMaster who have demonstrated financial need.

The H. Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary $

The H.Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary was established in 2010 by Dr. Susan J.Elliott (MA `97 and PhD`92), esteemed former Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, professor of Geography and Earth Sciences, and senior research fellow at the United Nations Institute on Water (UNU-IWEH), Environment and Health, in memory of her father, H.Vincent Elliott. To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation on the program director of ‘Water Without Borders’ to students registered in a Master’s or PhD program will be given to students in financial need.

The Howard P. Whidden Graduate Scholarship $$

The Howard P. Whidden Graduate Scholarship was established in 1987, and is open to non-Canadian students from countries of the British Commonwealth. This prestigious award is open to students who qualify for admission into any graduate program that extends to the doctorate, although the student’s initial registration may be at the Master’s level. The award is once renewable contingent upon satisfactory academic performance. It will be awarded at the discretion of the School of Graduate Studies.

The James F. Harvey and Helen S. Harvey Travel Scholarships $

Established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Helen S. Harvey.  James F. Harvey was a member of the first McMaster graduating class in Hamilton in 1935.  This travel scholarship will enable students to engage in research requiring travel.  To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence.

The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Bursary $

The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Bursary was established in 1997 by The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. To be granted to graduate students in the faculties of Business, Engineering, Science or Social Science who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to graduate students who are conducting research related to commercial transportation issues and policy, specifically the role of transportation in stimulating regional economic development and trade.

The Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada Graduate Award

Established in 2022 by the Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a graduate student who is currently enrolled in their first year of any program who identifies as a member of the queer, trans community and is Black, racialized, or Indigenous.

The Myra Baillie Academic Grant $

Established in 2005 by the Surgical Associates in memory of Myra Baillie. To be granted to a graduate student in any degree program who attains and “A” average and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a female graduate student.

Award Value: 2 awards of $1,000 each

The Robert John Morris Graduate Studies Bursary $

The Robert John Morris Graduate Studies Bursary was established in 1996 by family, friends and colleagues of Robert John Morris. To be granted to graduate students in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need. Whenever possible, preference will be given to Engineering students studying in the area of nuclear engineering or advanced energy systems or, students in the Faculty of Humanities or Faculty of Social Sciences.

The School of Graduate Studies Grant in Aid for Research Travel $-$$

March 8, 2024

The SGS Grant is intended to be a grant in aid of research; students should not expect the grants to cover the full cost of travel or field work.

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Grant is not intended for conference or course work travel .

It is not meant to replace sources of funding already available from the tri-agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC), other external granting sources, or internal scholarships and bursaries.

It is not intended to fund the research itself, but the travel to do the research.

Application Date

The application will open in Mosaic on January 8, 2024, and close on March 8, 2024.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral $$$$

September 4, 2024

The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students to establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning. Vanier Scholars demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.

It is valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies.

Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada, and foreign citizens are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Wilson Leadership Scholar Award $$-$$$

March 28, 2022

The Wilson Leader Scholarship Award for graduate students is different. Valued at $12,000 in direct funding and up to $2,000 for experiential funding, it’s a leadership development and career launcher program that builds on your studies. It involves about 15 hours/month, including time for synchronous group events between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET.

Awarded to up to three graduate students annually.

Yates Scholarship $

The Yates Scholarship Fund (up to $500) was established in 1963 by the bequest of William Henry Yates. This fund support upper-level doctoral students with research activities and conference travel when a paper is being delivered. Applicants must have completed their comprehensive exam.

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Below is a list of best universities in Canada ranked based on their research performance in Economics. A graph of 9.32M citations received by 394K academic papers made by 83 universities in Canada was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Toronto

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2. University of British Columbia

3. McGill University

4. University of Alberta

5. McMaster University

6. University of Calgary

7. Western University

8. University of Ottawa

9. University of Waterloo

10. York University

11. University of Montreal

12. Queen's University

13. Simon Fraser University

14. Dalhousie University

15. Laval University

16. University of Manitoba

17. University of Victoria

18. Carleton University

19. University of Guelph

20. University of Saskatchewan

21. Concordia University

22. University of Quebec in Montreal

23. Wilfrid Laurier University

24. Ryerson University

25. HEC Montreal

26. Memorial University of Newfoundland

27. University of Windsor

28. University of New Brunswick

29. Brock University

30. University of Sherbrooke

31. University of Regina

32. Polytechnic School of Montreal

33. University of Lethbridge

34. Lakehead University

35. Ontario Tech University

36. Trent University

37. Saint Mary's University

38. University of Northern British Columbia

39. University of Winnipeg

40. Laurentian University

41. St. Francis Xavier University

42. University of Quebec, Trois-Rivieres

43. School of Higher Technology - University of Quebec

44. Royal Military College of Canada

45. University of Prince Edward Island

46. Acadia University

47. University of Moncton

48. Thompson Rivers University

49. Mount Saint Vincent University

50. Mount Royal University

51. Quest University Canada

52. University of Quebec in Outaouais

53. Mount Allison University

54. Cape Breton University

55. Royal Roads University

56. Brandon University

57. MacEwan University

58. Bishop's University

59. Nipissing University

60. Kings University in Canada

61. University of Quebec at Chicoutimi

62. National School of Public Administration

63. University of Quebec

64. Trinity Western University

65. University of Quebec in Rimouski

66. University of the Fraser Valley

67. University of Quebec, Abitibi-Temiscamingue

68. British Columbia Institute of Technology

69. Vancouver Island University

70. Kwantlen Polytechnic University

71. St. Thomas University - Canada

72. Concordia University of Edmonton

73. Algoma University

74. Capilano University

75. OCAD University

76. University of Saint-Boniface

77. Canadian Mennonite University

78. First Nations University of Canada

79. University Canada West

80. Redeemer University College

81. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

82. SAIT Polytechnic

83. Crandall University

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The MA in Economics is a 12-month program based primarily on intensive and thought-provoking coursework. We designed the program to prepare students for employment in the public or private sector or pursue further studies in a PhD program.

Recent graduates have taken positions at the Bank of Canada, the Department of Finance, Statistics Canada, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, various consultancies and numerous other organizations. Those looking to pursue a PhD in economics have studied at Berkeley, Harvard, London School of Economics, Michigan, Princeton, Stanford, UCLA, Yale, and our own PhD program.

Each year we typically admit about 50 students to our program. As a result, we can offer training in a wide range of theoretical, empirical, and policy-related fields.

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Government of Canada announces support for over 6,900 top-tier researchers, projects and infrastructure across the country

From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

News release

Canada’s outstanding researchers and institutions are at the forefront of science and innovation, playing a crucial role in shaping a stronger, healthier, and more resilient country. We also know that supporting our students means empowering them to solve the world’s biggest challenges and making sure every generation gets a fair chance to reach their full potential. That is why the federal government continues to invest in the research community, spurring tomorrow’s groundbreaking discoveries and enhancing quality of life for all Canadians.

Funding will support the next generation of scientific talent and enhance research excellence

September 13, 2024 – Sherbrooke, Quebec

Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced support for over 6,900 researchers and research projects across Canada. Over $502.3 million in funding has been awarded to researchers, students and institutions, which underscores the government’s efforts to support Canada’s research community. Minister Bibeau was accompanied by Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke.

As part of Budget 2024, the federal government unveiled a package of measures worth over $4.6 billion to strengthen Canadian research and innovation, including $825 million over five years to increase support for master’s and doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows, as well as $1.8 billion over five years to the federal granting councils to increase core research grant funding and support Canadian researchers. The funding announced today reflects the federal government’s ongoing commitment to empowering researchers and innovators. Distributed through a range of grants, scholarships, fellowships and other programs, it provides researchers, students and institutions with cutting-edge tools and resources to advance knowledge and drive discovery. By fostering a diverse and inclusive research community, this investment strengthens Canada’s global leadership in tackling today’s most pressing challenges, while preparing the next generation of experts to shape a brighter and more equitable future.

The funding is distributed across the country through:

• 2023–2024 scholarships and fellowships – awarding $264.2 million to 5,554 scholarship and fellowship recipients through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
• the College and Community Innovation program – awarding $29.05 million to 58 research projects and programs through the Mobilize grants and the College and Community Social Innovation Fund grants
• the John R. Evans Leaders Fund – awarding $86 million to 316 projects at 47 institutions
• SSHRC Insight Grants – awarding $86.3 million to 503 established scholars
• SSHRC Insight Development Grants – awarding $36.8 million to 509 emerging and established scholars

“Today, we celebrate the remarkable researchers, students and institutions set to benefit from this vital funding. The Government of Canada will continue to empower them by providing the resources and opportunities to advance their groundbreaking work. By investing in their growth and development, we are reinforcing Canada’s leadership in global research and innovation and paving the way for a more prosperous and sustainable future for everyone.” – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

“Better support for the next generation of researchers and more modern science and research infrastructure is key to supporting the secure and thriving economy of tomorrow. By supporting researchers at all levels and promoting diversity, we are reinforcing Canada’s leadership in tackling challenges and improving quality of life for all.” – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue

“The Université de Sherbrooke is an important knowledge and research hub and a source of pride for our region. It has generated a number of major discoveries and innovations that now help improve our community’s quality of life. I am proud that our government recognizes the importance of our researchers and students by supporting them financially and giving them the opportunity to go even further.” – Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke

“The federal research funding agencies and the Canada Foundation for Innovation are proud to stand by the brilliant minds that have cemented Canada’s reputation as a global leader in research. Today’s announcement further demonstrates Canada’s unwavering commitment toward its thriving research ecosystem. Through scholarships and fellowships for the next generation of scientists and engineers, research grants for excellence in social sciences and humanities, and funding to ensure researchers at colleges and universities have access to cutting-edge facilities and tools, these investments will support the pursuit of ideas and innovations that will offer social, economic and environmental benefits for Canadians.” – Professor Alejandro Adem, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and Chair of the Canada Research Coordinating Committee

Quick facts

Since 2016, the federal government has invested over $22 billion in science and research initiatives, including infrastructure, emerging talent and other science and technology support measures.

In addition, Budget 2024 is providing $825 million over five years, and $199.8 million per year ongoing, to increase support for master’s and doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows, as well as $1.8 billion over five years, and $748.3 million per year ongoing, to the federal granting councils to increase core research grant funding and support Canadian researchers.

Budget 2024 also includes investments in modern, high-quality research facilities and infrastructure to help solve real-world problems, create economic opportunities, and attract and train the next generation of scientific talent.

The scholarships and fellowships programs are administered by Canada’s three federal research granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Among these programs are:

• the Canada Graduate Scholarships master’s program , which helps develop research skills and assists in the training of highly qualified students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies
• the Canada Graduate Scholarships doctoral program , which promotes continued excellence in Canadian research by rewarding and retaining high-calibre doctoral students at Canadian institutions
• other agency-specific scholarship and fellowship programs supporting doctoral and postdoctoral research trainees

SSHRC Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants build knowledge and understanding about people, societies and the world by supporting research excellence in the social sciences and humanities.

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) invests in research infrastructure at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions, equipping researchers with the tools they need to be global leaders. The CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund helps institutions recruit and retain outstanding researchers by supporting the infrastructure they need to conduct leading-edge research and grow their expertise.

The College and Community Innovation program , administered by NSERC, in collaboration with SSHRC and CIHR, provides funding for applied research at Canadian colleges, CEGEPs and polytechnics. This funding strengthens research links and collaborations between Canadian colleges and partners from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, with a common goal of creating economic, social, health and environmental benefits for Canada.

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• Strengthening Canadian research and innovation | Prime Minister of Canada (pm.gc.ca)
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• SSHRC Insight Development Grants

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