Prospective Students


I am hiring a few students each year. The first step is to make sure that your research interest, background, and skills are aligned with the research of my group. Before sending me an email please read these steps.
If you send me an email regarding an application please add [Application_YOURPOSITION] in the bject of your email where YOURPOSITION belongs to the set {"Ph.D.", "M.Sc.", "PostDoc", "Intern"}

Option 1: You are not based in Montréal

If you want to apply for a Ph.D. or a M.Sc. starting in Fall please apply to the Mila supervision request process. I will not answer your email.

If you want to apply to an internship or a Post-doc please send me an email with:

  • When you would like to start.
  • Why do you think your background is relevant to do research in my group.
  • If there is anyone I know and trust that could recommend you it would tremendously increase your chances of getting accepted.



Option 2: You are based in Montréal

Feel free to contact me. I strongly advice you to follow these steps before contacting me:
  • Read my papers to know my research interests.
  • Be able to explain results from my papers or related papers to me.
  • Take a graduate course with me and be on the top of the class.
  • Ask (even better, answer) good questions.
Then:
  • If you are on Mila Slack, just send me a message on Slack.
  • If you are a Master student at UdeM send me an email.