Smart Cities and Artificial Intelligence

Research Field

- Geomatics
- Computer science
- Artificial intelligence
- Programming

Research Supervisor

Thierry Badard

Research Environment

Center for Research in Geomatics (CRG)

CRG is one of the largest geomatics research centres in the world and is recognized for its innovation and leadership in R&D in geospatial sciences and technologies. Based at Université Laval's Department of Geomatics Sciences, CRG brings together world-class researchers in geomatics with researchers in the departments of Computer Sciences, Urban Planning, Geography and Organizational Information Systems. CRG activities are mainly focused on original and innovative fundamental research as well as applied aspects of geomatics sciences (legal surveying, geodesy, geographic information systems, GPS positioning, photogrammetry, etc.), and also in information technologies (big data, artificial intelligence, image processing, computer vision, virtual and augmented reality, etc.) and sciences and engineering (robotics, etc.). CRG's position at the intersection of science and engineering, IT and the human and social sciences fosters innovation and helps make geomatics an especially vital field in the 21st century's knowledge society.

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Geomatic Sciences

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

Information unavailable

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Doctoral exam and submission of research proposal by the end of the 4th semester	$3,135
Favorable report from the supervising committee by the end of the 7th semester	$2,090
Initial dissertation submission by the end of the 9th semester	$4,180
Publication of an article in a scientific journal by the end of the 6th semester	$950
Total	$10,355

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $70,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $40,000. If you are benefiting of this scholarship program, the doctoral admission scholarship will go toward paying your supplemental tuition fees. You will not receive the $2,000 scholarship amount directly; rather it will be applied over your first two semesters to the supplemental portion of your tuition fees.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Computer Software
- Geomatics Engineering

Required Documentation

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Please, submit your application at: http://www.crg.ulaval.ca/?page_id=8929&lang=en and mention the project of interest.

Find Out More

Thierry Badard
Professeur adjoint
Département des sciences géomatiques
thierry.badard@scg.ulaval.ca