PhD in Doctorat en sciences de l'information

This doctoral program, offered by the School of Library and Information Science (EBSI), prepares candidates to contribute to theoretical and practical knowledge in information science through independent research culminating in a thesis. It welcomes applicants from a range of related disciplines, including communication, history, linguistics, and computer science, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the field. Students work under the supervision of a faculty advisor to design and carry out a research project. The program is delivered on the Montreal campus. Admission requires a second-cycle university degree (a master's or equivalent) in information science or a related field, a motivation letter identifying prospective advisors, a curriculum vitae detailing relevant experience and publications, three letters of recommendation, and a 1,500-to-2,500-word research project outline. The credential awarded is a Ph.D. in information science, with a nominal full-time length of two years, extendable up to five years.