Queen鈥檚 University is a globally engaged, research-intensive institution dedicated to attracting and supporting exceptional PhD students who will significantly advance our research 91视频.
In response to recent funding cuts in the United States, Queen鈥檚 has launched the Special U.S. Doctoral Recruitment Initiative. This initiative provides support for 20 doctoral students whose offers from top U.S. schools have been rescinded or who are reconsidering their acceptance to a U.S. school for the 2025/26 academic year.
As one of Canada鈥檚 top universities, Queen鈥檚 provides a vibrant and innovative community for graduate scholarship, offering the ideal environment for doctoral students to pursue research and drive new discoveries. Learn more about the Queen鈥檚 experience and explore Queen鈥檚 available programs.
Recruitment initiative benefits
The recruitment initiative will provide 20 selected candidates:
- Minimum $40,000 CAD annually for four years of study
- A fast-track ad91视频 process and extended ad91视频s deadlines
Student eligibility
The initiative is open to all students鈥擜merican, Canadian, or international鈥攚ho have had an offer rescinded or are reconsidering an offer to study at the doctoral level at a top U.S. university or college, if all the following criteria are met:
- Demonstrate a letter of ad91视频 for doctoral studies from a top 100 U.S. university or college (as ranked by or ) in an equivalent field, with a funding package.
- Secure a commitment of supervision from a faculty supervisor at Queen鈥檚.
- Meet the ad91视频 requirements to a Queen鈥檚 program.
Application Process
Prospective students can express their interest by following these steps:
- Identify and contact a prospective Queen鈥檚 faculty supervisor related to your field of research. When reaching out, you will need to confirm that you meet the first of the three eligibility criteria (above), and provide them with a copy of your curriculum vitae, transcript, and statement of proposed research. Once you receive confirmation of the supervisor鈥檚 commitment to supervise you, you may proceed to the next step.
- Complete the . The form requires you to specify your intended program of study, identify your proposed supervisor, and submit your previous offer letter and funding commitment letter from a top U.S. institution.
- A representative from the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs will review your submitted materials. If you meet the criteria, you will receive an invitation to complete a full application for program adjudication and selection.
Questions
If you have questions about this initiative, please email the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.