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Clinical Neuropsychology

Five things to know about the Clinical Neuropsychology track at the University of Windsor:

  • Our program takes a lifespan perspective on neuropsychology. Graduate students take required courses across the lifespan and have the option to add electives near the end of their program in particular developmental stages or practice approaches.
  • Our growing investment in research provides unique opportunities to our graduate students. Students have access to research resources within Clinical Neuropsychology, in the Psychology Department, and through the university. Research groups are designing new studies each year as well as analysing secondary datasets.
  • Our faculty are invested in our graduate students. Students are assigned an academic advisor prior to their arrival and typically identify a research supervisor prior to their first day of class. This helps our students get a "running start" in graduate school.
  • Our students do well. Because our program meets Houston Conference guidelines and requirements for registration/licensure in Canada and the United States, our students go on to one of their top choices on internship and are much sought after in a number of settings.
  • The city of Windsor and the surrounding area has all of the benefits of a mid-size Canadian city with easy access to a major American city. The pennisula on which Windsor sits is known as the "Sun Parlour of Canada" due to its warm summers and temperate winters. This area also has a very reasonable cost of living. You can find out more about our area on the city website.

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PhD in Psychology - Research and Intervention

The PhD in Psychology - Research and Intervention program is intended for students wishing to acquire a thorough grounding in both research and professional practice, in terms of both psychological assessment and intervention.

It allows students to acquire advanced professional and research skills in 1 of the following 3 options:

  • Clinical neuropsychology
  • Clinical psychology
  • Industrial and organizational psychology
  • Fall admission
  • Daytime classes
  • 153 credits in neuropsychology
  • 157 credits in clinical psychology
  • 150 credits in industrial and organizational psychology  

Questions about this program?

See our information brochure on graduate programs (in French).

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Clinical neuropsychology option Program supervisor: Nadia Gosselin

Clinical psychology option Program supervisor: Christopher M. Earls

Industrial and organizational psychology option Program supervisor: Robert Haccoun

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  • The University Psychology Clinic , located in the Marie-Victorin building, used for training graduate students. The clinic, open to the general public, offers students a valuable opportunity for gaining experience in psychological assessment, consultation and assessment in clinical neuropsychology.
  • 35 professors in the Department of Psychology or attached to other units are involved in supervising theses for students in the program. Their research concerns visual perception, somesthesia, hearing, memory, music, hemispheric specialization, executive functions, language and other subjects.
  • Financial support may be available from various provincial and federal agencies.
  • British firm QS  ranks the Université de Montréal among the top 150 universities on the planet in psychology, while the US News puts UdeM 7 th  in the world in  neuroscience and behavior .

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Cognitive Neuroscience Program Overview

Watch a video about our Cognitive Neuroscience Program.

The Cognitive Neuroscience Program gets you right into current research in one of the hottest areas of Psychology.

The program and its members cover the whole range from single cell physiology all the way up to complex social behaviour in animals and humans. As a student in our program, you can study the sophisticated connections between action and perception. You can delve into human cognitive abilities such as language comprehension, the allocation of focussed attention, or the mechanics of memory formation. Or you might work on the neurophysiology of motivation, anxiety, and addiction.

Techniques represented by our members involve: Motion capture technology, electrophysiology, eye-tracking, brain imaging, psychophysics, signal processing, virtual realities, computer vision, and many more.

We have excellent facilities for interdisciplinary research through its links with the School of Computing , Cognitive Science program , Centre for Neuroscience Studies  with its state-of-the-art  imaging facility .

If you are interested in joining the program, please review the Prospective Students Overview .

Contact the Cognitive Neuroscience program chair: Jason Gallivan , Ph.D. [email protected]

Clinical Psychology (PhD)

The PhD in clinical psychology will prepare you for clinical practice or academic and research careers. You’ll receive core training in the following areas of psychology:

  • Social, developmental, biological and cognitive bases of human behaviour
  • Psychological assessment
  • Diagnosis, intervention and prevention
  • Psychopathology
  • Ethics and professional issues
  • Cultural diversity
  • Research methods and evaluation
  • Supervision and consultation

You’ll complete candidacy exams and prepare a dissertation based on your research. After you defend your dissertation, you’ll complete a one-year clinical residency.

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You must have a master’s degree (or equivalent) in Psychology

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  • your areas of research interest
  • the names of at least two faculty members who you’d like to work with, and details of current activity (e.g., courses in progress)
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Contact Karen Kienapple at [email protected] or 250-721-6109 .

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The Psychology and Neuroscience department has considerable strength in many research areas including:

  •     Animal learning and behaviour
  •     Clinical
  •     Cognitive
  •     Developmental
  •     Health psychology
  •     Neuropsychology
  •     Neuroscience
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  •     Physiological Research programs are carried out within the department, local hospitals, schools, and forensic facilities in order to provide the most advanced and relevant research experience possible.

International Students please see this site for additional university requirments: International Applicant Information

Please note : Admissions to our programs happens once per year.

Deadline for applications for Clinical Psychology is Nov. 15th for the following Fall.

Deadline for Psychology & Neuroscience Programs is Dec. 1st for the following Fall.

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is dedicated to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment. We specifically welcome applications from Black, Indigenous, and racially visible persons, individuals living with a disability, and individuals who identify as a sexual and/or gender minority. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience continues to make efforts to eliminate barriers for diverse applicants, as has been demonstrated by removal of the Graduate Record Exam requirement, the initiation of a unique bursary for applicants from any of the above-mentioned groups, and ongoing collaboration with administration on improving the accessibility of our departmental space.

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Psychology and neuroscience.

Graduate programs are designed as "apprenticeship" programs in which students work closely with a faculty member who has agreed to supervise their research. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary research, scholarship and independent thinking rather than on course work.

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Candidates for the Master's program in Psychology & Neuroscience in the Experimental Stream must have an honours degree or equivalent to honours in Psychology; candidates for the PhD program must have a Master's degree in the area of graduate work. Experimental Psychology is the study of human and animal behaviour and the neural mechanisms controlling this behaviour. As a science, psychology strives to learn information about behaviour through observation and experimentation.

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Candidates for the MSc program in Psychology & Neuroscience Neuroscience Stream must have an honours degree or equivalent to hojnours in the area of graduate work; candidates for the PhD program must have a Master's degree in the area of graduate work. Neuroscience integrates psychology, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, anatomy and other branches of the life sciences into a single discipline concerned with the structure and function of the brain. Neuroscience is exceptionally well represented at Dal; faculty members study the nervous system at molecular, cellular, and behavioural levels.

Candidates for the PhD program in Clinical Psychology must have an honours degree or equivalent to honours in Psychology (or closely related degree ie. Cognitive Behaviour). Students who have completed additional degrees or work at the graduate level may be eligible for advanced standing within the program. Please refer to our Guidelines for Exemptions for more information. The Clinical Program is founded on a scientist-practitioner training model and is committed to prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all components of training. Students are also provided with the opportunity to expand their learning into areas of interest (e.g., child psychology, adult psychology, neuropsychology, addictions, health psychology).

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York University

Clinical Psychology

The Clinical Area offers opportunities to engage in clinically-relevant research in psychotherapy process and outcomes, neuropsychology, health psychology and personality.

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The Clinical Area prides itself on excellence in research—with over $4 million currently held in external research funding.

The Clinical Area values the development of clinical skills by offering a variety of theoretical and technical approaches to psychological treatment and assessment and training through our in-house Psychology Training Clinic, and external practica and internships. Students who are interested in specialized training in clinical neuropsychology can apply to the Clinical Neuropsychology stream after being admitted to the Clinical Area.

All faculty, adjunct faculty, and applied practicum supervisors serving as supervisors in clinical practicum and internship training, are members of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Prior to completion of this Area’s PhD, students are required to demonstrate:

  • Competence in research into clinically relevant problems. In addition to course requirements, this Area relies heavily on an apprenticeship system. Each student works closely with his or her supervisor and psychologists practicing in a wide range of internship settings for an interactive enhancement of both the academic and practical aspects of the student’s educational experience.
  • Competence with a reasonable sample of cognitive, personality, behavioural, neuropsychological, and psychometric techniques of assessment.
  • Competence with a reasonable sample of cognitive, behavioural, experiential, interpersonal, and psychodynamic systems of psychotherapy.

Students who are interested in specialized training in clinical neuropsychology can apply to the Clinical Neuropsychology stream after being admitted to the Clinical area.

For more information about the Clinical Psychology graduate training, please contact the Director of Clinical Training: Dr. Jennifer Mills . 

The Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the  Canadian Psychological Association  (CPA). The date of the last re-accreditation by CPA was in 2022 for a period of 7 years.

Contact Information for the CPA Accreditation Office:

Dr. Stewart Madon Registrar, Accreditation Panel Canadian Psychological Association, Accreditation Office 141 Laurier Ave. W., Suite 702 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5J3 Tel: 1-888-472-0657 (ext. 328 for administrative assistant) Email: [email protected] Website: Canadian Psychological Association

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  • Achala Rodrigo
  • Andrew Brankley
  • Karen Fergus
  • Matthew Keough
  • Shayna Rosenbaum
  • Angus, Lynne
  • Boritz, Tali
  • Eastwood, John D
  • Fergus, Karen D
  • Fitzpatrick, Skye
  • Goldberg, Joel
  • Katz, Joel D
  • Keough, Matthew T.
  • Mills, Jennifer S
  • Mongrain, Myriam
  • Pos, Alberta E
  • Rich, Jill Bee
  • Rosenbaum, R. Shayna
  • Turner, Gary R
  • Wardell, Jeffrey
  • Westra, Henny Alice

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Applicants who wish to be considered for admission to the Clinical Area must specify “Clinical” as their primary area of interest on the Supplemental Form.

It is strongly recommended that you contact potential faculty members to see if they are available to supervise a graduate student prior to listing them as a potential supervisors in your Personal Statement. See our Faculty Directory to learn more about faculty members’ research interests. Make sure to list the names of Clinical faculty you are interested in working with on the Supplemental Form.

Students who are interested in specialized training in clinical neuropsychology can apply to the Clinical Neuropsychology stream after being admitted to the Clinical area. Please indicate in your Personal Statement if you plan to apply to the Clinical Neuropsychology stream.

Non-refundable application fee (paid online) OR Credit Card information submitted with the application. If you do not have a credit card and/or cannot apply online, you can request a hard-copy application form by calling 416-736-5000

Documents needed to apply:

  • Letters of Recommendation . A minimum of two letters of recommendation are required.
  • Transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended . When applying, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If you are made an Offer of Admission, you will be required to provide official transcripts as a condition of admission. Transcripts are considered official when sent directly from the issuing institution(s) to York University.
  • Describe your past training experiences and what makes you ready for intensive research and clinical training at the graduate level;
  • describe what motivates and/or inspires you, as it relates to your current research interests/specific supervisor, the Clinical program, and your broader career goals;
  • highlight your most important scholarly contribution/product or knowledge mobilization activity (e.g., thesis, poster presentation at a conference, presentation);
  • describe how you/will you consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in your clinical and research endeavours? You can use personal experience or learning to highlight this.
  • Curriculum Vitae. Make sure to indicate your educational and relevant employment history, any honours or scholarships you have received, any posters or publications you have been involved in, and relevant clinical volunteer experiences. We recommend that you take a look at samples of how academic curriculum vitae are organized to format your CV effectively. At the same time, there is no one specific format required.

For International Students

  • Official Degree Certificate in countries where Degree Certificates are issued separately (i.e. Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, Pakistan etc.). Official copies MUST be submitted. Applicants should check International Credentials on the following website: futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/equivalency .
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score , if English was not the language of instruction for your undergraduate degree. Applicants are required to provide proof of language proficiency if their first language is not English or they have not completed at least one year of full-time study at an accredited university in a country (or institution) where English is the official language of instruction. York reserves the right to request a successful English language proficiency test 404 result.

Submitting your Application

Apply online yorku.ca/gradstudies/psychology/future-students/how-to-apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies to submit your full application.

If your application package does not contain all the required documents, your file may not get to the Psychology department. As a result, a review of your application by the professor you are interested in working with may be delayed.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Graduate Psychology Program at [email protected] .

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First row left to right: Dr. Joel Goldberg,Dr, Jeffrey Wardell,Dr. Jill Rich,Dr. Karen Fergus. Second row: Dr. John Eastwood,Dr. Shayna Rosenbaum, Dr. Jennifer S Mills, Dr. Henny Westra, Third row; Dr. Matthew Keough, Dr. Myriam Mongrain, Dr, Joel Katz, Dr. Alberta Pos, Fourth row; Dr. Skye Fitzpatrick, Dr. Kristina Gicas. (Photo of Dr. Gary Turner is unavailable)

Award for Outstanding Doctoral Research in Clinical Health Psychology:

  • Brittany Rosenbloom

Graduate Student Award in Clinical Neuropsychology:

  • Iris Yusupov

Norman Endler Research Fellowship:

  • Julia Halilova

Student Excellence Award:

  • Sara Pishdadian

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The Department of Psychology offers graduate training in Clinical Psychology leading to M.A. and Ph.D. degrees and is based upon a scientist-practitioner model of clinical training. The program is designed as an integrated sequence leading to a Ph.D. degree. The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association, most recently in 2021 for five years.

Applicants may seek clinical training in one of the following tracks:

  • Clinical General
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  • Clinical Neuropsychology

Program Mission and Values

Mission  - Our mission is to produce graduates who contribute to the science of psychology and to clinical psychology practice. The Clinical Program emphasizes the integration of science and practice. We are committed to training students to take a scientific approach to clinical practice and to use knowledge gained through clinical practice to inform scientific inquiry.

Values  - Our program attempts to foster the following values in our faculty and students as they perform their teaching, research, and professional activities:

  • ethical behaviour
  • the integration of science, scholarship, and clinical practice
  • respect for and responsiveness to diversity
  • engagement with and service to the community
  • commitment to lifelong learning

Philosophy and Model of Training

The Clinical Program is based on a scientist-practitioner model of clinical training as established at the Boulder Conference in 1949. As such, the Program endorses the principles of scientific inquiry and emphasizes knowledge acquisition, scientific training, and structured, sequenced practical training as fundamental to the development of clinical competence. The Program recognizes the importance of breadth and diversity in training to ensure an appreciation of different theoretical and research perspectives. At the same time, we recognize the importance of depth in training within specific domains of clinical psychology. Thus, in addition to broad and general training in clinical psychology, the Program offers tracks in Clinical Forensic, Clinical Child, Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical General Psychology. Training within these tracks is achieved through focused streaming of advanced courses and practica. While the research home of all Program clinical faculty and students in each of the tracks is within the Clinical Science research area, many Program members are cross-affiliated with other research areas within the Department. As a cornerstone of training, the Program operates an outpatient mental health clinic (CPC) designed to provide psychological services to the community, training and education of graduate clinical students and a setting for psychological research.

Program Goals and Objectives

We aim to foster the development of research, scholarship, professional skills, and a commitment to ethical behaviour. Our program emphasizes three broad goals each of which is reflected in specific objectives:

1.       To provide students with training in scholarly and research skills within the field of clinical psychology

  • Students will achieve foundational and applied knowledge and skills in research methodology and statistical analysis.
  • Students will develop foundational knowledge of research and theory related to Clinical Psychology.
  • Students will develop knowledge of research and theory related to their chosen track (Clinical Child, Clinical Forensic, Clinical General, and Clinical Neuropsychology).
  • Students will develop competence in formulating and conducting independent research and communicating results (in oral and written form).

2.       To provide students with training in clinical skills

Our Program is committed to producing clinical psychologists who are fully knowledgeable and practically trained in clinical psychology with competence in the areas of assessment and intervention. To that end, the Program incorporates a number of clinical skill objectives.

  • Students will develop the skills needed to conduct a range of psychological assessments.
  • Students will develop skills in differential diagnosis, case formulation, treatment planning and therapeutic skills.

3.       To foster the development of ethical and professional conduct and respect for diversity

  • Students will be knowledgeable about the ethical guidelines and standards related to the practice of psychology as set out by federal and provincial acts as well as international guidelines, standards and laws in relation to the Canadian context. They will also know how to apply these standards in their professional practice.
  • Students will be able to analyze and critically evaluate ethical dilemmas and identify appropriate means for resolution.
  • Students will be responsive to issues of diversity in their academic, research, and professional practice.
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Neuroscience  is a highly interdisciplinary scientific field of study that offers insight into the structure and function of the brain and the nervous system. Our nervous system is responsible for an enormous range of tasks, from regulating essential body functions such as breathing and digestion to producing our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Neuroscientists are interested in understanding the normal development and activity of the nervous system, as well as what happens under atypical circumstances such as neurological injury (e.g., stroke, brain injury), neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease), neuropsychiatric disorders (e.g., addiction, schizophrenia, depression) and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism). Applied neuroscience research has the potential to produce evidence-based strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders.

Neuroscience education can be a powerful tool for many future endeavours. Given the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience, students interested in pursuing research-focused graduate programs may have a variety of viable options (e.g., Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, or Biology). A neuroscience background is also valuable for a range of applied professional programs (e.g., Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Public Health), including medical school. Undergraduate education in neuroscience can also lead to a variety of direct-entry careers (e.g., research technician, data analyst, pharmaceutical sales).

Subdisciplines in neuroscience examine nervous system functioning at different levels of organization and analysis.

  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience  explores the nervous system at its most fundamental level, investigating the influence of genes, signalling molecules, and cellular morphology on the development and maintenance of brain function, predominantly through the use of in vitro techniques (e.g., immunohistochemistry, patch clamp).
  • Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience  examines the neural mechanisms underlying behaviour and how brain circuits work together to analyze external stimuli, internal biological states and past experiences in order to coordinate appropriate responses, predominantly through the use of in vivo approaches in behaving subjects (e.g., optogenetics, chemogenetics).
  • Cognitive Neuroscience  focuses on understanding the neural basis of human cognition (e.g., language, memory, attention, decision-making) predominantly through the use of patient neuropsychology and neuroimaging techniques (e.g., magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electroencephalography (EEG)). Taken together, these complementary approaches work to foster a comprehensive understanding of nervous system dynamics.

Choosing Your Program

Our programs in  Neuroscience  provide and opportunity to study the  biological basis  of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. A program in Neuroscience pairs well with many other courses and programs here at UTSC. A few of the most common double major pairings with Neuroscience include  Psychology ,  Mental Health Studies , and Human Biology. While these are the most common pairings, there are many other options that are highly complementary to training in neuroscience (e.g., Computer Science, Population Health, and Molecular Biology, Immunology and Disease), and we encourage students to explore and identify the combinations that are most consistent with their interests.

Prospective students should visit the  Admissions & Student Recruitment website  for information on applying to Psychology at UTSC.

Program Types

We offer the following program options in Neuroscience:

  • Specialist Program in Neuroscience - Systems/Behavioural Stream (Science)
  • Specialist Co-operative Program in Neuroscience - Systems/Behavioural Stream (Science)
  • Specialist Program in Neuroscience - Cellular/Molecular Stream (Science)
  • Specialist Co-operative Program in Neuroscience - Cellular/Molecular Stream  (Science)
  • Specialist Program in Neuroscience - Cognitive Stream (Science)
  • Specialist Co-operative Program in Neuroscience - Cognitive Stream  (Science)
  • Major Program in Neuroscience (Science)
  • Major Co-operative Program in Neuroscience (Science)

For full program details, please visit the  Neuroscience  section of the Calendar.

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Domestic students applying directly from high school have the option to apply to the Health Sciences Stream version of our programs, which provides the opportunity to complete a Certificate in Pathways to Health Professions while earning a Honours Bachelor of Science degree.

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Program description.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neuroscience offered by Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and stimulating learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review, original thinking, and academic writing to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Keywords: behavioural, imaging, electrophysiology, neurological disease, neurodevelopment, plasticity, cognitive, neuroinformatics, epilepsy, brain tumour.

Unique Program Features

  • Comprising more than 650 graduate students and 230 supervisors, the program is the largest graduate neuroscience program in North America;
  • Students benefit from exposure to a wide spectrum of research fields, from cellular and molecular neuroscience to behavioural and cognitive neuroscience;
  • Learning activities include laboratory research, an extensive range of courses, an annual retreat, and a seminar program to facilitate communication between students in different neuroscience disciplines;
  • Admitted students are guaranteed funding;
  • Graduates pursue successful scientific careers in the field of neuroscience both in the public and private sector.

University-Level Admission Requirements

  • An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
  • English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

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Intake Applications Open Application Deadline - International Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada)
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WINTER February 15 August 1 November 10
SUMMER N/A N/A N/A

Note : Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.

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Graduate and postdoctoral studies.

Master of Science in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science (MSc. PSYC)

The MSc and PhD programs in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science provide training for students interested in the integrative functioning of the brain.

This program encompasses:  basic cognitive processes, behavioural neuroscience, cognitive ergonomics, cognitive neuroscience, developmental and life-span cognition, and foundations of cognitive science.  Students in these disciplines have the opportunity to learn about the interdisciplinary work of other students, faculty and outside researchers in the weekly seminar in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science research seminar. 

Additionally, students take courses specific to their research.  A unique feature of this area of study is the practicum that provides students with additional specific training in a research laboratory, hospital, government agency, or non-government agency.  As well, if desired, NACS students may also combine their Psychology degree with entry into one of two Collaborative specialization at the University of Guelph: the Collaborative Neuroscience specialization or the Collaborative Toxicology specialization .

The program involves three components:

  • Proposal must be approved by end of semester 3
  • Thesis must be defended by end of semester 6  
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Program overview.

​The Neuroscience graduate program seeks to advance research contributing to the understanding of the brain and mental health, promote independent thinking and prepare graduate leaders to excel in any field of human endeavor. The program is ideal for inquisitive students with high scholastic achievement​ driven to understand who and what we are, and who wish to better the mental and physical health of all members of our society. Doctoral students contribute to new discoveries, advance the field of neuroscience and gain a toolkit of skills and experiences that will help them take their place at the forefront of health care. Students will focus on both disease and fundamental understanding of the brain, learning in a faculty that fosters interaction between clinical and basic scientists.

Completing this program

Courses: Topics include cellular, molecular and developmental neuroscience, systems neuroscience and neuropathology and others.

Research Ethics: Students are required to attend Research Integrity Day sessions in the first year of their program.

  • Sex & Gender Module: Students are required to complete one of the CIHR sex and gender online training modules found at discoversexandgender.ca in the first year of their program.

Candidacy: Students will complete both oral and written candidacy exams.

Seminars: Students will participate in the Hotchkiss Brain Institute seminar program and a journal club.

Research Proposal:  Students must defend a written research proposal to their supervisory committee. 

Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.

(Optional) Interdisciplinary Specialization I:  A specialization in computational neuroscience is available. Additional information can also be found here .

(Optional) Interdisciplinary Specialization II : A specialization in medical imaging  is also available. Additional information can also be found here.

Careers that demand a high degree of intellectual performance, positions of leadership, academia (teachers, administrators, researchers), medicine - clinician researchers, pharmaceutical industry, entrepreneurial endeavors, Fortune 500 companies, biomedical sales.

A PhD in neuroscience is usually considered a final degree; many graduates go on to pursue post-doctoral research.

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

Three courses

Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar

Classroom delivery

Time commitment.

Four years full-time; six years maximum

A supervisor is required, and must agree to oversee the student's research before admission will be granted

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

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Tamara Bodnar

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Stephanie Borgland

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Janice Braun

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Signe Bray

Brandy Callahan

Deborah Dewey

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Jeff F Dunn

Jeff F. Dunn

Admission Requirements

A minimum of 3.3 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 MSc or equivalent.

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Reference letters, test scores, english language proficiency.

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 ibt)  score of 105.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)  score of 7.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each section)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)   score of 75, or higher (Academic version).
  • Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL)  score of 70 (minimum 70 in each section)  
  • Academic Communication Certificate (ACC)  score of A- in each course.
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency  minimum score of 200.
  • Duolingo English Test  and obtaining a minimum score of 145* (with no sub-score below 125*). ( temporary until Fall 2024 intake )

For admission on May 1

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  • International students: Dec. 1 application deadline

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  • International students: Apr. 1 application deadline

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  • International students: Aug. 1 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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Develop a high degree of research competence in a specialized topic while gaining a broad academic background to allow you to apply your research interests to both behavioural neuroscience and psychology.

Each Behavioural Neuroscience graduate student engages in research from the beginning of the program, first by working under the close supervision of an advisor and then by assuming a more independent approach as specific research interests are formulated. Students are required to study a wide range of topics that focus on both the behavioural and neurobiological facets of the discipline.

Our faculty members in the behavioural neuroscience program conduct research at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health . The Centre employs a strongly multidisciplinary approach, combined with a scientific philosophy of cooperation and collaboration among the researchers, physicians, and technicians who are exploring common origins and overlapping features of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Faculty research programs are well funded by major national granting agencies, including NSERC and CIHR.

The general exchange of ideas in the neurosciences is facilitated by the presence on campus of a BC chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, the meetings of which are attended by neuroscientists from throughout the region.

Program Overview

All students are expected to attend the informal weekly behavioural neuroscience seminar and give one talk per year for as long as they are in the MA and PhD programs.

Behavioural Neuroscience graduate students are encouraged to attend and present papers at national and international scientific meetings of such academic societies as the Animal Behaviour Society, the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science; the Society for Neuroscience; and the Psychonomic Society.

The MA program requires full-time resident study and should be completed within two years.

  • 6 credits of behavioural neuroscience core program courses
  • 3 credits of statistics
  • 3 credits of PSYC courses outside the behavioural neuroscience area
  • Thesis (18 credits)

In addition, certain students may be required to complete additional courses or other undertakings because of deficiencies in their preparatory background; these requirements are specified by the program in coordination with the Graduate Student Progress Committee in writing during the first term of the student’s residence in the program.

Note: Students completing the MA program must apply for acceptance into the PhD program; acceptance depends upon the quality of the master’s-level work.

PhD Program (at least 12 credits)

Full academic year residency is required for PhD students until the attainment of candidacy.

  • Comprehensive examination
  • Dissertation

Behavioural neuroscience students must take at least four (3-credit) courses from the following list during their graduate studies (MA and PhD). Not all courses are offered each year, and other courses may be substituted on a case-by-case basis with approval from the student’s supervisor, area, and Associate Head, Graduate Affairs.

PSYC 514 – Advanced Topics in Biopsychology PSYC 516 – Animal Learning, Memory, and Cognition PSYC 517 – Biopsychology of Motivation PSYC 520 – Developmental Biopsychology PSYC 522 – Drugs and Behaviour PSYC 523 – Experimental Neuropsychology and Animal Models PSYC 524 – Neural Models of Learning and Memory PSYC 592 – Neuroethology PSYC 593 – Neurophysiology and Cortical Plasticity PSYC 594 – Psychoneuroendocrinology PSYC 595 – Psychophysiology

The GRE will not be required for applicants applying to work with faculty members in the BNS area.

Graduate Studies

Neuroscience.

The Neuroscience graduate program is a research intensive interdisciplinary graduate program in Neuroscience that includes faculty members from Health Sciences, Science, Humanities and Engineering. The range of research interests and expertise of the faculty members make this program a unique training environment for graduate students. The strength of our faculty and the resource-rich environment are the main reasons why students choose The Neuroscience Graduate Program (MiNDS) for their graduate studies.

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Degree options, neuroscience (msc).

A collaborative partnership among the Faculties of Science, Health Sciences, Engineering and Humanities, the Neuroscience program is designed to break through the conventional boundaries and covers the broadest spectrum of neuroscience. Current research projects within the faculty are aimed at improving human health and discovery in areas such as neural development, behavioural genetics, brain imaging, perception, pain, motor learning, vision, hearing, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, Parkinson’s disease, depression, bipolar disorder, dementia, anxiety, addiction, and more.

Areas of Research

  • Brain body interactions
  • Learning and memory
  • Motor control and rehabilitation
  • Neural development
  • Neural signal processing
  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Neuroimmunology
  • Neuropsychiatric and neurological disease
  • Plasticity and regeneration
  • Sensory systems

Neuroscience (PhD)

Neuroscience (md/phd).

A collaborative partnership among the Faculties of Health Science, Science, Engineering and Humanities, the Neuroscience Program is designed to break through the conventional boundaries and covers the broadest spectrum of neuroscience. Current research projects within the faculty are aimed at improving human health and discovery in areas such as neural development, behavioural genetics, brain imaging, perception, pain, motor learning, vision, hearing, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, Parkinson’s disease, depression, bipolar disorder, dementia, anxiety, addiction, and more.

  • Brain Body Interactions
  • Learning and Memory
  • Motor Control and Rehabilitation
  • Neural Development
  • Neural Signal Processing
  • Neuropsychiatric and Neurological Disease
  • Plasticity and Regeneration
  • Sensory Systems

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Established in 2022 by Dr. Alyssa Vito, survivor of triple negative breast cancer and MSc/PhD McMaster alumna. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Graduate Associate Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, to a graduate student who conducts cancer research with a component of their activities devoted to leadership, community outreach, and patient engagement. Preference will be given to students pursuing research in breast cancer.

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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.

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December 1, 2023

With the support of the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, a scholar awards program in autism has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent scholars. The community of autism scholars fostered by this awards program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge concerning child autism, and its translation into improved health for children, more effective services and products for children with autism, and increase the province’s capacity in diagnosis and assessment of autism and a strengthened treatment system.

One one-year award at the master’s level and up to two one-year awards at the doctoral level will be made by the COU:

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September 19, 2024

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

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The CIBC Graduate Bursaries in Breast Cancer was established in 2004 by CIBC under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund II initiative in support of CIBC’s belief that all students should have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals. To be granted first to students enrolled in a graduate program in the Faculty of Health Sciences who demonstrate financial need and are conducting thesis research in the field of breast cancer and alternatively to students who are conducting thesis research in the field of women’s health, obstetrics, gynecology or medical oncology. Preference will be given to full-time graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence.

CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral $$$$

October 1, 2024

McMaster internal ResearchNet deadline: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Applications are prepared and submitted by students in ResearchNet by the internal deadline set by McMaster. You will not be able to submit your application to ResearchNet until all the required tasks are completed, including the letters from your sponsors.

We encourage you to work closely with your supervisor and department on your application. The application you submit to ResearchNet on October 2 will be the final version that will be sent to CIHR if approved by McMaster.

CIHR Strategic Master’s Award $$$

December 14, 2023

The CIHR Strategic Master’s Award program provides financial support to scholars who are engaged in an eligible master’s program in Canada (refer to Eligibility) and that are relevant to specific CIHR priority research areas. This support allows these scholars to concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields.

The CIHR Strategic Master’s Award program is supported by CIHR Institutes and Initiatives with specific priority areas and is administered by CIHR.

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

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.

For a recorded information session about the Fall 2023 application process, click on the Learn More button.

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.

Dr. John Thomas Memorial Bursary $

Dr. John Thomas Memorial Bursary was established in 1996 in memory of Dr. John Thomas by family, friends and colleagues. The bursary fund will assist graduate students enrolled in the department of philosophy or the Faculty of Health Sciences who demonstrate financial need. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies with preference given to students studying medical or applied ethics.

E.B. Eastburn Fellowship $$$$

March 3, 2025

Under the terms of a bequest to Hamilton Community Foundation by the late Eugene B. Eastburn, a two-year Fellowship will be awarded for full-time postdoctoral studies in engineering or sciences (Natural or Physical sciences, including Health Sciences).

The fellowship will be awarded for 24 months for a total value of $90,000.

Note: The 2025 competition will be announced in late fall 2024.

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.

Gordon & Elise Mepham Scholarship $

Established in 2020 by Thomas Reeve-Newson, BA (Class of ’85) and family in honour of his mother and step-father. To be awarded to students enrolled in the Neuroscience Graduate Program who attain high academic averages.

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.

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.

Health Sciences Graduate Scholarship for Indigenous Scholars $$

All incoming Indigenous graduate students who are studying in a graduate program located within the Faculty of Health Sciences, are eligible to apply for this award.

Applicants who are completing a FIAP application for a facilitated graduate program, will be automatically considered for this award.

For full eligibility criteria, application details and deadlines, visit the Faculty of Health Sciences website. (Link below.)

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.

Lee Crohn’s Disease Graduate Scholarship $

Established in 2022 by Joseph and Joanne Lee. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Faculty of Health Sciences, to a graduate student who demonstrates academic or research excellence in the field of Crohn’s disease.

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.

Michael G. DeGroote Fellowship Awards $$$$

November 1, 2019

The DeGroote Fellowship Awards are offered in TWO categories:

  • The Michael G. DeGroote Fellowship Award in Basic Biomedical Science. Candidates conducting basic science research will be eligible for the Basic Biomedical Science Fellowship Award
  • The Michael G. DeGroote Fellowship Award in Clinical Research. Candidates pursuing clinical research will be eligible for the Clinical Research Fellowship Award.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the DeGroote Fellowship Awards web page.

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

MURA Academic Scholarship

Established in 2020 the McMaster University Retirees Association (MURA). To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a graduate student researching technological advances related to seniors, and who demonstrates academic excellence.

NSERC Doctoral scholarships $$$-$$$$

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS D) and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships – Doctoral (PGS D) programs provide financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in eligible doctoral programs in the natural sciences or engineering. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies and seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields. There is a single application and review process for the CGS D and the PGS D programs. The top-ranked applicants are awarded the CGS D (tenable only in Canada) and highly ranked applicants in the next tier are awarded the PGS D (tenable in Canada and abroad).

Both programs are administered through a single application.

NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship $$$$

October 17, 2023

The NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowships (PDF) program provides support to a core of the most promising researchers at a pivotal time in their careers. The fellowships are also intended to secure a supply of highly qualified Canadians with leading-edge scientific and research skills for Canadian industry, government and academic institutions.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship website.

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

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

Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award $$$$

Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, a scholar awards program in women’s health has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent women’s health scholars.

The community of women’s health scholars fostered by this awards program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge about women’s health and its translation into improved health for women, more effective health services and products for women, and a strengthened health care system.

Rainbow Fund $

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

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty of the Future Value varies

Value varies

This fellow is awarded to female students who are citizens of a developing country or emerging economy. Applicants should be preparing for doctoral or postdoctoral research in the in the physical sciences, engineering, technology and related disciplines.

Deadline is usually during the Fall months. For all details – eligibility, value, deadlines, etc. – go to the Schlumberger Foundation website.

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 $$$-$$$$

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.

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 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 Diane and Colin Wood Bursary in Respiratory Health $$

The Diane and Colin Wood Bursary in Respiratory Health was established in 2008 by Diane Wood and Colin Wood, BComm (Class of ’78). To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, to a graduate student who demonstrates financial need and is conducting research in the area of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Preference will be given to students studying emphysema.

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 Dr. Jordan Page Harshman Bursary $

The Dr. Jordan Page Harsham Bursary was established in 2011 by the Harshman Fellowships Society to honour Dr. Jordon Page Harshman, past president of the society. To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies, based on the recommendation of the Associate Dean, Health Sciences (Graduate), to a graduate student in the Faculty of Health Sciences who is engaged in medical research and who demonstrates financial need as well as good citizenship, good social responsibility, and leadership in society. Preference will be given to students in the following three areas in descending order: The Michael G. DeGroote institute for Infectious Disease Research, the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute and the department of clinical epidemiology and biostatistics. Recipients will be provided with a certificate from the Faculty of Health Sciences detailing the purpose and history of this award at McMaster University. Students who are recipients of an Ontario Graduate Scholarship are not eligible for this Bursary.

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 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 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 Lorne F. Lambier, Q.C., Scholarship $

The Lorne F. Lambier, QC Scholarship was established in 1984. The scholarship is tenable for one year. The scholarship is awarded annually to current Canadian citizens, permanent residents or international students registered in a master’s or doctoral graduate program in Faculties of Health Science and Science whose research is directed toward the understanding and/or cure of cancer.

The Louis Minden Scholarship in Health Sciences $$

Established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Mr. Louis Minden. To be awarded to a graduate student in the Faculty of Health Sciences by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Graduate Associate Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. This award is once renewable, and preference will be given to a graduate student pursuing research in preventative medicine.

The McMaster Immunology Research Centre Faculty Scholarship $

Established in 2011 by faculty members within the McMaster Immunology Research Centre to support graduate students. To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies, to an outstanding full time M.Sc. or Ph.D. candidate. First preference will be given to a candidate supervised by a graduate faculty supervisor from the McMaster Immunology Research Centre. Second preference will be given to an applicant in the infection and immunity field.      

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 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.

The W.E. Rawls Memorial Scholarship $

Established in 1990 by family and friends to honour the valuable contribution of Dr. Rawls made to cancer research; as Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences, founder and coordinator of the McMaster Cancer Research Group, Director of the Molecular Virology and Immunology Programme and Past President of the National Cancer Institute. Eligible students are from the Medical Sciences Graduate Program currently supervised by a faculty member who is associated with the McMaster Immunology Research Centre (MIRC). The award will be made by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Assistant Dean of the Medical Sciences Graduate Program.

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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  1. Clinical Neuropsychology

    Students have access to research resources within Clinical Neuropsychology, in the Psychology Department, and through the university. Research groups are designing new studies each year as well as analysing secondary datasets. Our faculty are invested in our graduate students. Students are assigned an academic advisor prior to their arrival and ...

  2. Clinical Neuropsychology Stream

    The Graduate Program in Neuropsychology ... Note that the American Psychological Association does not offer accreditation for any psychology programs in Canada. In 2017, the Clinical Neuropsychology faculty voted to merge the Clinical and Clinical-Developmental Neuropsychology streams into a single stream, while preserving the specialized ...

  3. Neuropsychology Master's and PhD Programs in Canada

    Neuropsychology graduate and post-graduate programs and degrees offered in Canada. Browse and compare over 10,000 master's, graduate certificate, doctorate (PHD) and residency programs offered in universities, faculties and research centres across Canada.

  4. PhD in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science (PhD. PSYC)

    The PhD programs in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science provide training for students interested in the integrative functioning of the brain. ... Canada Follow us on Facebook! Courier and Shipping: Department of Psychology University of Guelph 50 Stone Road East. 4010 MacKinnon Ext. (Bldg. 154) Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1

  5. PsyD in Psychology

    Students must allow 4 years to complete the professional doctorate in clinical psychology program, i.e. 3 years of schooling and a 1-year internship. During this period, you will be exposed to approaches other than those you may already know and prefer. There are 2 options in the PsyD program: NEW! Clinical neuropsychology.

  6. PhD in Psychology

    The PhD in Psychology - Research and Intervention program is intended for students wishing to acquire a thorough grounding in both research and professional practice, in terms of both psychological assessment and intervention.. It allows students to acquire advanced professional and research skills in 1 of the following 3 options: Clinical neuropsychology

  7. Cognitive Neuroscience Program

    The Cognitive Neuroscience Program gets you right into current research in one of the hottest areas of Psychology. The program and its members cover the whole range from single cell physiology all the way up to complex social behaviour in animals and humans. As a student in our program, you can study the sophisticated connections between action ...

  8. Clinical Psychology (PhD)

    Clinical Psychology (PhD) The PhD in clinical psychology will prepare you for clinical practice or academic and research careers. You'll receive core training in the following areas of psychology: Social, developmental, biological and cognitive bases of human behaviour. Psychological assessment. Diagnosis, intervention and prevention.

  9. PhD in Neurological Sciences

    This program aims to help students gain in-depth knowledge and conduct an original research project in scientific study of the nervous system. The program gives students essential preparation for a career in research, teaching or practice in the following fields: cellular and molecular neurobiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, neuroendocrinology and ...

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    FindAPhD. Search Funded PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Psychology, Neuropsychology, canada. Search for PhD funding, scholarships & studentships in the UK, Europe and around the world.

  11. Graduate Programs

    Graduate Programs Overview Psychology and Neuroscience. Graduate programs are designed as "apprenticeship" programs in which students work closely with a faculty member who has agreed to supervise their research. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary research, scholarship and independent thinking rather than on course work. Experimental Stream

  12. Clinical Psychology

    The Clinical Area offers opportunities to engage in clinically-relevant research in psychotherapy process and outcomes, neuropsychology, health psychology and personality. ... The Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). The date of the last re-accreditation by CPA was in 2022 for a ...

  13. Clinical Psychology Program

    The Department of Psychology offers graduate training in Clinical Psychology leading to M.A. and Ph.D. degrees and is based upon a scientist-practitioner model of clinical training. The program is designed as an integrated sequence leading to a Ph.D. degree. The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the Canadian Psychological ...

  14. Neuroscience Programs

    Our programs in Neuroscience provide and opportunity to study the biological basis of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. A program in Neuroscience pairs well with many other courses and programs here at UTSC. A few of the most common double major pairings with Neuroscience include Psychology, Mental Health Studies, and Human Biology.

  15. Neuroscience (PhD)

    The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neuroscience offered by Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and stimulating learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in literature review ...

  16. Master of Science in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science (MSc

    The MSc and PhD programs in Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science provide training for students interested in the integrative functioning of the brain. ... Canada Follow us on Facebook! Courier and Shipping: Department of Psychology University of Guelph 50 Stone Road East. 4010 MacKinnon Ext. (Bldg. 154) Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1

  17. Clinical Psychology

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  18. Neuroscience

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Thesis-based program. The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki ...

  19. PhD Program: Neuroscience

    PhD Program: Neuroscience. Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field, encompassing different aspects of psychology, biology, chemistry, neurophysiology, genetics and epidemiology. Doctoral students will work alongside top researchers in state-of-the-art facilities in microscopy, histology, neurochemistry, behavioural analysis, electrophysiology ...

  20. Behavioural Neuroscience

    Each Behavioural Neuroscience graduate student engages in research from the beginning of the program, first by working under the close supervision of an advisor and then by assuming a more independent approach as specific research interests are formulated. Students are required to study a wide range of topics that focus on both the behavioural ...

  21. Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD)

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  22. Neuroscience

    Established in 2022 by Dr. Alyssa Vito, survivor of triple negative breast cancer and MSc/PhD McMaster alumna. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Graduate Associate Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, to a graduate student who conducts cancer research with a component of their activities devoted to leadership, community outreach, and patient engagement.

  23. Neuropsychology

    This subclass comprises research and experimental development in neuropsychology. Neuropsychology - Neuropsychologie - Basic medicine and life sciences - Medical, health and life sciences - Research - Graduate School - University of British Columbia - Vancouver - Canada