Spectroscopy and Photocatalysis for an Environmental Mining Economy (SPEME)

Description

This position offers a student the opportunity to contribute to the SPEME project funded by the FRQNT Stratégia program, aimed at designing deep eutectic solvents (DES) for environmentally responsible rare earth element extraction.

Research Field

- Green chemistry
- Rare Earths
- Extraction
- Luminescence
- Spectroscopy

Research Supervisors

Gabriella Tessitore
David Gendron

Research Environment

Laval University: Department of Chemistry, COPL (Quebec City) - Cégep de Thetford: Kemitek (Thetford Mines)

This project is carried out within a highly interdisciplinary research environment at the Department of Chemistry of Laval Université and the Center for Optics, Photonics, and Lasers (COPL), in close collaboration with Kemitek and with researchers in engineering, chemistry, economics, and political science. The selected candidate will work in a stimulating setting at the interface of fundamental research and industrial, technological, and societal challenges related to critical minerals and the energy transition, fostering innovation, collaboration, and strong engagement with the socio-economic ecosystem.

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Chemistry

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$25000 per year for 4 years.

A supplementary amount of 5000$ is awarded to Canadian students outside Québec and to international students outside France and Belgium to help cover the higher university tuition fees.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Progression scholarship 1 - 7	7 x $1,600
Progression scholarship 8	$800
Total	$12,000

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)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$25,000 to $40,000$
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 $45,000.

_{* 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 Chemistry with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$20000 per year for 2 years.

A supplementary amount of 5000$ is awarded to Canadian students outside Québec and to international students outside France and Belgium to help cover the higher university tuition fees.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

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)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
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

- Science and environment
- Materials and metallurgical engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Physics Engineering
- Mining and mineral engineering
- Industrial Engineering

Required Documentation

- Text about research interests
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Find Out More

Gabriella Tessitore
Professeure Adjointe
Département de chimie
gabriella.tessitore@chm.ulaval.ca