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MIE Graduate Student Funding

Master of Applied Science & PhD students

Registered MASc and PhD candidates receive funding to cover tuition and incidental fees - 2 years for MASC and upto 4 years for PhD students with a Masters degree and upto 5 years for direct-entry PhD students. In addition to tuition and fees, while in the funded co-hort, MASc students receive a minimum of $23,000 per year for up to two years and PhD students receive a minimum of $31,000 per year for up to four years (5 years for direct-entry PhD).

View the latest funding policy

Students must be in good academic standing to maintain financial support. View MASc Program Requirements and PhD Program Requirements for more information on maintaining good academic standing.

Students can also apply for teaching assistantship and work study positions which are paid. Opportunities are emailed to students periodically, and students should talk with their supervisor about expectations regarding such positions. Contact ta-admin@mie.utoronto.ca for information.

Master of Engineering students

The M.Eng program is self-funded and prospective students may look into work-study and government student funding or a student line of credit through their banking institution to support their financial needs while in the program. M.Eng students are generally not eligible for awards or scholarships, except where indicated.

M.Eng students are eligible to apply for TAships and the SGS Financial Aid & Advising Office is a resource for realistic budgeting. Financial advisors can also assist in uncovering additional sources of funding through loans and grants. Finally, the UofT Centre for Career Exploration and Education is a resource for students seeking work and career advice.

Teaching Assistantships

All full-time graduate students are eligible to apply for Teaching Assistant (TA) paid positions at MIE. TAs assist undergraduate and graduate course instructors with supervision of labs, leading tutorials and marking assignments and tests. Apply for TA positions and view more job and volunteer opportunities on the Professional Development page.

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MIE Fellowship Payments

MIE fellowship payments are processed on ACORN by the MIE Graduate Office, in two installments: FALL and WINTER. There is no SUMMER installment.

The FALL fellowship installment is equivalent to the total fellowship for September to August divided by 12 and multiplied by 4 (total fellowship/12*4). Students must be registered in the Fall term to receive the Fall installment. The Fall installment is usually processed on the last Monday of October and is made available to students via direct deposit. Students are responsible for making fee and tuition payments from this installment.

The WINTER fellowship installment is equivalent to the total fellowship for September to August divided by 12 and multiplied by 8 (total fellowship/12*8). Students must be registered in the Winter term to receive the Winter installment. The Winter installment is usually processed on the last Friday of February, and is first applied to tuition and/or any outstanding charges; any remaining credit is refunded to the student via direct deposit.

Students are required to set up direct deposit banking on ACORN to receive fellowship payments securely and quickly, as mailed cheques may take weeks to reach students. See the Managing Your Award page on the SGS website for more information.

Research Assistantship (RA) Payments

RA payments (from the supervisor) are processed by the MIE Payroll Office (MC 134A). These are deposited monthly to a student’s bank account. Students must contact the MIE Payroll Office to set up direct deposit.

Currently, the RA payment system and the Fellowship payment system are separate. Banking information must be provided to both the Business office for RA and entered into ACORN to receive Fellowship.

Students must report any change in immigration status to the MIE Graduate Studies Office, as this may affect the tuition a student pays, and thus the funding that will be provided. Students are responsible for paying tuition and fees from their scholarship, RA, and MIE fellowship funding.

Vacation

Leaves

Parental Leaves

Graduate students on parental leave do not receive any benefits from MIE and should apply to SGS for a parental grant. The SGS Parental Grant provides a benefit of up to 3 terms for primary parent and up to 2 terms for second parent. Parental leave must be taken within the first 12 months of the arrival of your new addition.

TAs may be eligible for up to 35 weeks of employment benefits according to the CUPE 1 agreement.

Other (Non-Parental) Leaves

Leaves for Students Holding an Award

MIE Scholarships

MIE Graduate Student Conference Grants

The MIE Graduate Student Conference Grant Program provides grants (up to $900 CAD each) to support conference-related expenses of MIE students.

Applicant must:

attend, present a poster or paper, or participate as a panelist at a domestic or international academic or industry-related conference before their convocation date.
be a MASc or PhD student registered in an MIE graduate program (their home department is MIE). Applicants must be a student at the time of attending their conference.
not have received a conference or travel grant from MIE within the past 24 months.
submit the MIE Graduate Student Conference Grant Application Form before the following deadlines:
- Fall (conference between Sept 1 - Dec 31) - Deadline is September 30
- Winter (conference between Jan 1 - Apr 30) - Deadline is January 31
- Summer (conference between May 1 - Aug 31) - Deadline is May 30

MIE Doctoral Completion Award

Masters Completion Bursary

FASE and SGS Awards

External Scholarships

External scholarships are typically the largest awards that students can receive. Students should talk with their supervisor about which external scholarships should be applied for. Students must report any scholarship funding to the Graduate Office (awards@mie.utoronto.ca), regardless of the amount. Scholarships that are awarded of less than $5,000 do not affect other funding. Funding will be adjusted scholarships in amounts greater than $5,000.

NSERC/CIHR/ SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships (MASC)

The Canada Graduate Scholarships (Master's Program) includes:

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada
Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)

View eligibility requirements on the Canada Graduate Scholarships website

Submission deadline: December 1

Apply via the Government of Canada's Research Portal

NSERC/CIHR/ SSHRC Postgraduate Scholarships (Doctoral)

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada Postgraduate Scholarships, and The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) – Doctoral (CGS D) programs provide financial support to high-calibre scholars engaged in eligible research areas.

Student submission deadline: September 6, 2024 (11:59 PM)

For eligibility requirements and application process:

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral program

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (MASC, PHD)

Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (MASC and PHD-domestic)

Student submission deadline: March 31

Visit the Ontario Student Assistance Program website for more details.

To Apply - On your OGS application: Select YES to: Would you like this OGS application to be considered in other graduate award competitions (e.g. QEII-GSST, awards for Black and/or Indigenous students) for which you may be eligible at the University of Toronto?

Separate application requirements will not be necessary for MIE.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Doctoral)

The highly competitive Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health. The Vanier CGS program strongly encourages candidates to pursue their studies beyond the university that granted their previous degree(s).

Student submission deadline: September 3

Visit the School of Graduate Studies website for more information and to apply.

Endowed Fellowships

The Department of MIE has a number of fellowships endowed by generous alumni and friends.

MIE Endowed Fellowships – Deadline to submit applications is November 30, 2024 (11:59 pm)

Submit Application via email to awards@mie.utoronto.ca

Eligibility:

Students must be within their funded cohort, such as:
- MASc students within the first two years of study;
- MASc students who have transferred from the MEng program within the first two years of study from initial registration of the MEng program;
- PhD students within the first four years; direct-entry PhD within the first five years of study;
- Fast-track PhD students within the first five years from initial registration in the Master's program.
Students must be in good academic standing with minimum grade average of A-
Satisfactory research progress; for PhD students, their annual committee meetings must be on schedule
Demonstrate financial need
Students must be registered in the program for both Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 sessions

Application procedure:

Students must submit an application package in one single PDF file, via email to:
awards@mie.utoronto.ca
no later than November 30 (11:59PM).
Students may apply for more than one award in this competition by submitting one complete application package.
Students may not hold the same specific fellowship awarded in previous year(s).
Current research students will receive an email with application package details

MIE various bursaries (Indicated below as **Need-based/OSOTF)

A number of bursaries are available to MIE MASc and PhD students who are in financial need. Bursary amount: $500 to $3,000

Students must be in good academic standing with minimum grade average of A-; satisfactory research progress.

Request for extenuating circumstances to be taken into consideration for bursaries should be indicated in the application – please provide a brief description of the circumstances.

Note: Students may not hold the same endowed fellowship awarded in previous year(s).

The following is a list of fellowships endowed by generous alumni and friends of MIE:

Healthcare (MASC & PhD)

Barbara and Frank Milligan Graduate Fellowships
Awarded to MIE/IBBME graduate students engaged in biomedical research.

Henry Moller Graduate Scholarship
Graduate students in the Interactive Media Lab, who demonstrate academic excellence and who are undertaking advanced research relating to mental wellness and multimedia.

Peri Family Graduate Scholarship in Healthcare Engineering
Awarded to one or more graduate student(s) enrolled in MIE undertaking advanced research in the field of healthcare engineering. The candidate will be selected based on academic merit and commitment to pursuing innovative solutions in healthcare.

Weber and Mariano Graduate Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering
Awarded to MIE graduate student(s) who are undertaking advanced research in Biomedical Engineering. The candidate will be a mechanical engineering student who demonstrates academic excellence.

The Stan Gasner Graduate Scholarship in Healthcare Engineering is offered through the Centre for Healthcare Engineering. Please review the full award details at the link below as the application process and deadline may differ from MIE Endowed Fellowships.

Stan Gasner Graduate Scholarship in Healthcare Engineering

Awarded to an Industrial Engineering graduate student pursuing research in healthcare engineering on the basis of financial need. Preference will be given to a student(s) who has successfully accepted and/or completed a summer internship at a hospital. Applications not required. Students must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.

Healthcare (PhD)

Energy/Thermodynamics (MASC & PhD)

Bert Wasmund Graduate Fellowships in Sustainable Energy Research (administered by FASE)
Awarded on the basis of academic merit to MIE doctoral-stream graduate students specializing in the recovery and utilization of energy derived sustainably from the sun. Preference will be given to students conducting research in the areas of power generation from solar cells and wind turbines, systems for the efficient use of sustainably derived thermal and electrical energy, and energy storage by batteries and other means.

David Sanborn Scott Graduate Fellowship
Awarded to an MIE graduate student who is engaged in research in the areas of Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Energy Systems.

Pierre Rivard Hydrogenics Graduate Fellowships
Awarded to MIE graduate students engaged in research in the area of alternative energy.

Ron D. Venter Graduate Fellowship
Awarded to an MIE graduate student who is engaged in research in the areas of Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Energy Systems.

Russell A. Reynolds Graduate Fellowships in Thermodynamics
Awarded to MIE doctoral-stream graduate students engaged in research in the area of thermodynamics.

Bill Shaw Memorial Graduate Fellowships
Awarded to MIE graduate students of high academic standing, who specialize in the area of Maintenance Optimization or Reliability Engineering (MORE). Fellowship recipients are expected to provide Ivara Corporation with a paper they’ve written during their studies, and include a profile of themselves.

Automotive (MASC & PhD)

PhD Students only

Edmond G. Odette Scholarship in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Awarded to PhD student(s) in MIE on the basis of academic merit

Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowship (administered by FASE)

The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering is committed to building a community that reflects the society we serve. The Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowships aim to address the urgent need to provide opportunities that encourage and support the pursuit of graduate studies by equity-deserving groups traditionally underrepresented within STEM research. Fellowship recipients will receive $25,000 a year for four years as they pursue doctorate degrees and specialized engineering research. Learn more about this opportunity here.

Glynn Williams Fellowship (*Need-based/OSOTF Award)
Awarded to a most promising doctoral candidate beginning the Ph.D. program within the Department of MIE. Eligibility is restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Successful applicants will be expected to possess outstanding academic credentials, references and leadership qualities, and show that their research has potential for commercial application that could be of benefit to Canadians.

MASC & PhD Students