Design and analysis of mining dams in permafrost areas

Research Field

- Geotechnics
- Mining geotechnics
- Mine tailings
- Dikes and dams
- Permafrost
- Mining engineering
- Civil engineering

Research Supervisor

Simon Dumais

Research Environment

Department of Mineral, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Civil Engineering

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$20000 per year for 4 years.

Funded positions are limited to outstanding applicants. Self-funded applications are welcomed.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Progression scholarship	7 x $500
Doctoral exam or seminar presentation	$750
Doctoral exam, seminar or conference	$1,000
Publication	$750
Communication	$1,000
First submission of dissertation	$1,000*
Total	$8,500

*A $500 bonus will be added to the graduation scholarship if the initial submission is made before the semester preceding the final qualifying semester.

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.

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

Doctorate in Mining Engineering

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$20000 per year for 4 years.

Funded positions are limited to outstanding applicants. Self-funded applications are welcomed.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Progression scholarship	7 x $500
Doctoral exam or seminar presentation	$750
Doctoral exam, seminar or conference	$1,000
Publication	$750
Communication	$1,000
First submission of dissertation	$1,000*
Total	$8,500

*A $500 bonus will be added to the graduation scholarship if the initial submission is made before the semester preceding the final qualifying semester.

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.

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

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$17500 per year for 2 years.

Funded positions are limited to outstanding applicants. Self-funded applications are welcomed.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Evaluated activity	$650
Achievement scholarship	$1,000
Total	$1,650

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$17,500 to $40,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

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

Master's Degree in Mining Engineering with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$17500 per year for 2 years.

Funded positions are limited to outstanding applicants. Self-funded applications are welcomed.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Evaluated activity	$650
Achievement scholarship	$1,000
Total	$1,650

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$17,500 to $40,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* 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

- Engineering
- Geology
- Mineral, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering
- Civil and Water Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Water Engineering

Required Documentation

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Application Deadline

December 31, 2024

Find Out More

Simon Dumais
Professeur adjoint
Département de génie des mines, de la métallurgie et des matériaux
simon.dumais@gmn.ulaval.ca