Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications from students wishing to pursue full-time graduate studies in the areas of quantum gravity, string theory, quantum information, cosmology, quantum foundations and particle physics. 

A limited number of candidates under consideration will be invited to visit the Institute in Spring 2008.

Program Highlights
The Institute offers a unique program and an exceptional environment to select students, including:

• Salary top-up (above university stipend)
• Travel grants for attending conferences, seminars and courses
• Supervision by one of the Institute’s researchers
• Full integration into PI research groups with the opportunity to participate in seminars, workshops and conferences
• Opportunity to participate in organizing conferences and workshops
• Courses offered by faculty members and visitors
• A program of professional development including seminars on writing, presentation, interviewing skills and guidance on post-PhD career opportunities
• Designated office space and use of all amenities of the award winning facility including gym, squash court and the Black Hole Bistro

Perimeter Institute graduate students receive their degree from the University of Waterloo, McMaster University or University of Western Ontario. They are in residence at PI.

Application Details
Interested candidates should complete the following application requirements by the deadline of January 31, 2008:

1. Complete the online application form. 
2. Submit the following materials in hard copy:
   

   2 copies of your official transcripts in signed sealed envelopes. If transcripts are in a language other than English a certified English translation must also be included signed and sealed. Signed and sealed recommendation letters from 3 referees (duplicates of those submitted online).  If your last degree was not taken at a Canadian university you must take the Graduate Record Examination (G.R.E.) Subject Test in Physics. Applicants whose first language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (T.O.E.F.L.) and achieve a score of 550 or higher. The Test of Written English score requirement is 4.0.   Please send all hard copy requirements to: Scientific Admin Coordinator 31 Caroline St. N. Waterloo, Ontario N2L 2Y5, Canada

Please submit any questions to recruitment@perimeterinstitute.ca.

Perimeter Institute is located west of Toronto, in Waterloo, Canada and supports research in foundational areas of theoretical physics. The Institute offers an exceptional research environment and is currently staffed with 20 full-time and part-time faculty members, 39 postdoctoral researchers, 25 graduate students and hosts some 700 visitors and conference participants each academic year.