A Canada-wide graduate research award
Celebrating outstanding graduate research that advances electromagnetic compatibility and radio-frequency engineering.
Applications: October 1, 2026–January 30, 2027
Purpose
Stancer Testing-Lab established this annual award to recognize emerging researchers whose work demonstrates technical excellence, originality and meaningful impact in electromagnetic compatibility or RF engineering.
The initiative aims to strengthen the connection between Canadian academic research and real-world engineering challenges.
“Through this award, we want to recognize emerging researchers whose work combines scientific excellence with the potential to solve meaningful engineering problems.” Prof. Keyhan Sheshyekani, CEO and Co-founder, Stancer Testing-Lab
Eligibility
Applicants must have:
Applicants must:
International students are eligible when studying at—or recently graduating from—a qualifying Canadian university. The two pathways form one competition leading to one recipient.
Technical scope
Research must demonstrate a direct and meaningful contribution to electromagnetic compatibility or RF engineering.
Application package
An up-to-date CV of no more than three pages.
A summary of no more than 1,500 words describing the problem, methodology, findings, originality, impact and individual contribution.
A list of thesis-related publications and other outputs, including DOI or stable links where available.
Documentation confirming degree completion or current PhD status.
Confirmation of the applicant’s academic status and individual research contribution.
A complete thesis should not be uploaded. Applicants may provide an optional institutional-repository link. Confidential, proprietary or restricted information must not be submitted.
Selection
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Originality and technical innovation | 25% |
| Impact on EMC or RF engineering | 25% |
| Scientific and engineering rigor | 20% |
| Applicant’s individual contribution | 15% |
| Clarity and supporting evidence | 10% |
| Knowledge transfer | 5% |
Applications will be reviewed by a technical jury that includes independent specialists. Accomplishments will be considered in relation to each applicant’s academic stage.
Schedule
Applications close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the published deadline.
Recognition
The selected recipient will be invited to share their research with Stancer’s academic, engineering and industry network. With the recipient’s approval, Stancer may publish a professional research profile and arrange a technical interview or webinar.
Application documents and unpublished research will remain private.
Prepare your application documents and review the eligibility requirements before proceeding to the secure application form.
Apply NowApplicant information
Yes. Applications may be submitted in English or French.
No. Submit the required research summary and, optionally, a link to your institutional repository.
Yes. You must clearly identify your individual intellectual and technical contribution.
They may support an application if they can be verified. Confidential, proprietary or restricted information must not be submitted.
A technical jury will evaluate eligible applications using the published criteria.
No. Any public information about the selected recipient will require separate approval.
Applicants must provide accurate information and have permission to submit their materials. Stancer may verify academic status and research outputs before confirming the recipient. Applicants retain ownership of their research.
Contact
Contact info@stancermtl.com and use “2027 Stancer Award” in the subject line.
Supporting the next generation of excellence in electromagnetic compatibility and RF engineering.
