Application Criteria

Applicants who meet the following criteria will be considered for acceptance:

• Applicant has been accepted into one of the relevant Master’s or PhD degree programs (architecture, civil engineering, building engineering) at Carleton University, McGill University or École de Technologie Supérieure.

• Applicant has an overall average of B+ or higher in that degree (GPA of 9.0 on a 12-point scale).

• A NSERC Alliance HEAT research professor has agreed to act as the applicant’s academic supervisor in one of the relevant research streams.

• Applicant has a general idea of the subject area for their research, and: (1) it fits with the supervisor and the degree program; (2) it is within the three research tracks of NSERC Alliance HEAT research project; and (3) it addresses gaps and issues in heritage conservation/built environment sustainability.

• Applicant has provided evidence of an awareness of and interest in heritage conservation/built environment sustainability, and the motivation to learn more about the practice.

• Applicant has provided evidence of a good work ethic and strong skills in: research, writing, leadership, and presentation.