My policy for accepting direct-entry PhD applicants as advisees*

*Note this policy applies only to prospective PhD students seeking direct entry into the UVic Economics PhD program. If you are a current UVic Economics Master’s student considering the PhD program, please come have a chat with me

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I get many emails from prospective direct-entry PhD students. You must meet the following criteria for me to consider your request. I will not respond to email requests which do not meet the following requirements:

  1. You must demonstrate that you have carefully reviewed all the material for prospective PhD students that is on the UVic Economics website: https://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/economics/graduate/home/programs/phd/index.php

  2. You must not email me questions which are clearly answered on the UVic Economics website (including questions about funding, pre-requisites, etc.)

  3. You must have graduated (or be nearing graduation) with good grades from a Master’s program in economics, statistics, math, physics, engineering, or public policy (with a heavy quantitative element). I may also consider students who have graduated (or are nearing graduation) with distinction from a well-ranked BSc or BA in Economics (with an Honours designation)

Provided you meet all the above criteria, please email me your request. For me to consider your request, your email should include the following:

  • Evidence that you meet the aforementioned requirements, including a copy of your most recent transcript(s) and a copy of any degrees held

  • Your current curriculum vitae

  • Your Statement of Purpose / Statement of Research Interests, which should articulate your motivation for doing a PhD and your particular fields of interest, and should also show a clear alignment with my research agenda

  • A brief note on why you think I might be a good fit as your advisor

  • A list of the other programs to which you are applying or considering applying

Provided you meet the requirements and follow these instructions, you can expect a reply within one week