Graduate Students (MSc or PhD)

There are currently openings in the lab for graduate students. Interested students should contact Shaun Boe (s.boe@dal.ca) anytime throughout the year. Students may pursue either an MSc or PhD degree in the lab through the Neuroscience Graduate program via the Department of Psychology. Alternatively, students may choose to pursue an MSc degree (Rehabilitation Research) or an Interdisciplinary PhD through the School of Physiotherapy. Interested applicants are encouraged to consult these websites (via the links below) for admission details, program requirements, and funding support for the program of interest.

Undergraduate Students

Involvement of undergraduate students in research is encouraged in the lab. Each year the lab may accept 1-2 fourth year research undergraduate students. Interested students should contact Shaun Boe (s.boe@dal.ca) anytime throughout the year, but before July for September admission, to discuss potential openings and qualifications.

Summer Students and Lab Volunteers

Opportunities for summer students and lab volunteers will vary throughout the year.  Interested students/volunteers should contact Shaun Boe (s.boe@dal.ca) to discuss potential openings. Interested and qualified NSERC funded undergraduate summer studentship (USRA) applicants should contact Shaun Boe (s.boe@dal.ca) no later than mid-January for the succeeding summer.

Graduate Program Links

Department of Psychology Graduate Programs http://psychology.dal.ca/Programs/Graduate%20Programs/

Neuroscience Graduate Programs
http://neuroscience.dal.ca/neuro_1888.html

School of Physiotherapy – MSc (Rehabilitation Research)
http://physiotherapy.dal.ca/Educational%20Programs/
MSc%20(Rehabilitation%20Research%20-%20Physiotherapy)/

School of Physiotherapy– Interdisciplinary PhD
http://idphd.grad.dal.ca/index.php

Graduate Student Funding

There are a number of government and charitable agencies that provide opportunities for graduate student support in the form of scholarships and fellowships.  Individuals interested in graduate degrees through the Neurophysiology Lab are encouraged to consult the links below for information on funding.  Potential applicants are reminded that applications for funding are usually due well in advance of the onset of the degree program.

Graduate Student Funding Links

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/37788.html

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/index_eng.asp

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC)
http://www.hsf.ca/research/

Killam Trusts
http://killamtrusts.dal.ca/

Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation (NSHRF)
http://www.nshrf.ca/AbsPage.aspx?siteid=1&lang=1&id=1