Perimeter Scholars International is a 10-month theoretical physics master’s program at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Canada. Students complete accelerated core and elective coursework plus a supervised research essay, and successful graduates earn a University of Waterloo MSc in Physics and a Perimeter certificate.
The program is designed for applicants who want broad preparation across theoretical physics before specializing. Applications are currently closed, with the next intake opening in October 2026.
Benefits & funding
- Full scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, meals, a living stipend, health insurance, necessary IT equipment and learning materials, and a travel supplement.
- Scholarship consideration is included in the admissions process, and the listed provisions are supplied in kind with no cash value.
- There is no application fee.
Eligibility
- Applicants should have demonstrated undergraduate-level knowledge of classical mechanics, electromagnetism, special relativity, quantum mechanics, and statistical physics.
- A physics or related undergraduate degree is the normal route, but candidates with another degree may be considered if they can demonstrate the required physics preparation.
- Applicants of any nationality may apply; no age, gender, residence, or work-experience requirement is stated.
- Some admitted international students must satisfy the University of Waterloo’s English-language proficiency requirements.
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Application process
- 1Complete the PSI application when the next cycle opens.
- 2Upload post-secondary transcripts, a current CV, and a statement of purpose of no more than 5,000 characters.
- 3Provide names and email addresses for at least three referees; an optional fourth referee may be listed.
- 4Add optional GRE or preliminary English-language test results if available, and provide an English translation for any transcript not issued in English.
- 5If shortlisted, complete a short oral interview if requested; successful applicants later provide official transcripts and any required official language results.
Program timeline
First-consideration deadline for the most recent cycle
February 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST
Applications open for the next intake
October 2026