Scholarships for graduate studies in research programs (master s and doctorate) and for re-entering the research community Scholarship application DEADLINE : MASTER S SCHOLARSHIP: OCTOBER 12, 2016 DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP: OCTOBER 18, 2016 2017-2018 Regular programs : (B1) Master s research scholarships (B2) Doctoral research scholarships (C5) Quebec-France scholarships Regular program : (A2) Research community re-entry the scholarships All programs Fonds de recherche du Québec - Société et culture 140, Grande Allée Est, bureau 470 Téléphone : (418) 643-7582 Télécopieur : (418) 644-5248 Site internet : www.frqsc.gouv.qc.ca i
Scholarships for graduate studies in research programs (master s and doctorate) and for re-entering the research community Scholarship application IDENTITY OF THE APPLICANT APPLICATION FORM 2017-2018 Surname Given name Date of birth : Sex : F M. year / month / day PIN ADDRESS Civic number/ Street City Province/Stat Country Postal code Telephone Work Mailing address Extension Civic number/ Street City Province/Stat Country Postal code Telephone Permanent address E-mail E-mail CHOICE OF THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE Program Committee A to F B1, B2 C5 IDENTIFY OF THE PROGRAM Program A2 Master s Doctoral PROJECT TITLE (must be written in French) *If necessary, the proposed title may be modified at a later date. 1
UNIVERSITY RECORD University studies Indicate all university-level studies whether completed or not, including those currently underway. When information is saved, it is automatically sorted in reverse chronology. Degree title Discipline Institution Registration in the research program year/month Expected or actuel date on which you will obtain year/month Cumulative average Diploma obtained yes / no All programs leading to a university degree All courses or training for which a transcript was issued Scholarships, distinctions and awards obtained Indicate all scholarships, distinctions and awards obtained. Funding organizations Scholarships or awards obtained in competitions (yes/no) Amount obtained Start of scholarship or date obtained (year/month) End of scholarship (year/month) 2
DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS, DISTINCTIONS AND AWARDS OBTAINED Please describe the scholarships, distinctions and awards obtained (details of the terms and conditions for the awarding of scholarships and awards). PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR SCHOLARSHIP YOU ARE REQUESTING Degree sought : Discipline : Specialization (where applicable) : Name of research director (where applicable) : Department : Name of university : City : Country : First registration in the program for which your are requesting this scholarship year / month Expected date of program completion year / month Are you registered in a fast-track from Bachelor's degree to a Ph.D.? Yes No INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR MASTER S THESIS, WHERE APPLICABLE (For Doctoral applicants only. Do not complete this section if you have fast-tracked from a Bachelor s degree to a Doctorate.) Title of thesis : Surname of principal director : Given name of principal director : Department : Name of university : 3
SECTOR, AREA, RESEARCH TOPIC AND FIELD OF APPLICATION A) Name by order of priority (1, 2, 3 ou 4), the main research sector(s) mentioned in your application. Natural sciences and engineering Human and social sciences Arts and literature Heath sciences B) In which research area of the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Société et Culture are you applying? C) By order of importance, identify the topics covered by the research in your application (maximum of two subjects). 1. 2. D) Which field of application match the research activities in your application (maximum of two choices)? 1. 2. E) Mark 6 key-words, from the most general to the most specific, that best describe the research activities in your application. 4
DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT A) Provide an overview of research project the including the research topic; the research problem (context and questions) and it s originality; the objectives, the methods; the projected approach or means; and a bibliography (3 to 5 relevant references). B) Justify your choice of university and research director, if applicable, as it pertains to the research project. Master s research program only : B1 and A2 (Master s) (maximum two pages). 5
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (in an academic or non-academic setting) a) Publications Start with the most recent. List refereed publications such as papers, conference summaries, proceedings, published books or chapters of published books. Arts applicants must indicate exhibitions and presentation of individual or collective artwork. Mark peer-reviewed publications with an asterisk. Where applicable, indicate specific departmental policies concerning publications. Submitted articles may be considered only if accompanied by a copy of acknowledgement from the editor, and articles accepted for publication must be accompanied by notification from the editor (acknowledgments of receipt are not required for published articles). Pending articles are not taken into account if they have not been submitted. b) Participation in research projects, and training periods, or any other relevant experience. Describe your participation in research projects and training periods during your previous studies. Identify project directors and training periods; give the starting and final dates of the activity. You may also indicate any relevant experience that could contribute to evaluation of your application. c) Other information for evaluation of your application Mention all relevant information for evaluation of your application and specify, where applicable, the circumstances that may have delayed your studies: work, part-time studies, sick leave, maternity leave, etc. a) Publications (1); conferences (2); other contributions (3) (one page). b) Participation in research projects, training periods or other relevant experience where applicable (one page). c) Other relevant information for evaluation of your application (half a page). 7
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (continued and end of section) No appendix will be accepted DESCRIPTION OF ENVISAGED UNIVERSITY PROGRAM Master s research programs only : B1 (Master s) and A2 (Master s) (maximum half a page). A) Describe the university program content and objectives. Submit the classes and seminars you intend to take, etc. B) Also indicate how the program is evaluated (by means of a thesis, essay, etc.) Do not describe the research project. Specify the number of course and research credits. No appendix will be accepted 10
RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT AND SUPPORT Doctorate research programs only : B2 (doctorate), A2 (doctorate) (maximum half a page). Present your choice of university and research director, if applicable, as it pertains to the research project. MULTIDISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE Multidisciplinary Committee 15 only: B1 (Master's), B2 (Doctorate) (10 lines maximum). Explain the multidisciplinary aspect of your research project. 11
DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH PROJECT Clearly describe your research project by specifying in the following order: a) the research problem and it s originality, b) the contribution to the advancement of knowledge, c) the research objectives, d) the methodology, e) the planned schedule of the research project (not of the doctoral program), f) a bibliography (5 to 10 relevant references) (maximum three pages). The title of the project will also be displayed here. *Required for the following Doctorate programs: B2 (Doctorate), A2 (Doctorate). No appendix will be accepted 12
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CHECKLIST Required documents as attachments to the E-form (B1, B2, A2) Every applicant is responsible for his/her application. The following documents must be transmitted as an attachment to the application e-form by October 12, 2016 for Master s program applications and by October 18, 2016 for doctoral program applications. The following supporting documents must be grouped into the two blocks of attachments specified in the application e-form, and must be transmitted within the prescribed time. No reminder will be made and no supporting document may be added after the closing date and time of the competition. BLOCK 1 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR EVALUATION 1) Copy of the applicant s official transcripts for all programs, e.g. certificates, diplomas, bachelor s, master s or doctoral degrees, whether the studies were completed or not. It is the applicant s responsibility to ensure that all transcripts are obtained from the respective institutions within the prescribed time. If no transcript is available, applicant must submit a letter explaining the situation. 2) Copy of all transcripts from exchange programs or courses (equivalence). 3) Transcripts for university studies pursued at institutions outside Québec. 4) A short letter explaining the marking system must be provided for institutions outside Canada and the United States. 5) Acknowledgements from editors for articles that are submitted, accepted or in press (not required for articles already published). The applicants name must appear on the document. Without the acknowledgment of receipt from the publisher, a publication declared submitted, accepted or in press will not be considered for evaluation. BLOCK 2 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ELIGIBILITY 1) Copy of a valid Québec medical insurance card or any other official document that proves resident status under the Health Insurance Act and the Regulation respecting the eligibility and registration of persons in respect of the Régie de l assurance maladie du Québec. If this document is not available, the applicant must provide a letter addressed to the eligibility committee explaining the reasons, accompanied by proof that a replacement card has been requested from the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec. 2) For Canadian citizens born outside Canada, a copy of their proof of citizenship. OR 3) For permanent residents of Canada under the 2001 Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, ch. 27, a copy of their landing documents (IMM 1000 or IMM 5292) or their permanent resident card OR a copy of a proof that a permanent resident application has been submitted to Immigration and Citizenship Canada. Additional required documents in the following order: 4) A registrar s attestation for any part-time session or sessions without registration in the program of study for which the scholarship is being sought, if applicable. 5) An official document attesting to the applicant's suspended registration and a medical certificate indicating the reason(s) and duration of the suspension or a statement of disability in the program of study for which the scholarship is being sought, if applicable. The letters of recommendation must be completed and transmitted electronically before the closing date and time of the competition. They will be automatically attached to the applicant s scholarship application. Only letters of recommendation filled out on the Fonds form will be accepted. For more details, see section 3 of the Program rules. 15
Scholarships for graduate studies in research programs (master s and doctorate) and for re-entering the research community Notice of deposit (available in French only) APPLICATION FORM 2017-2018 This filling notice is a document attesting that an online application has been forwarded via the Internet to the Fonds. It becomes available for printing only after having transmitted your electronic form. IDENTITY OF THE APPLICANT Surname Given name PIN Permanent resident? yes Include a certified true copy of Canadian immigration papers (Form IMM 1000, IMM 5292 or permanent resident document) No de dossier, code or matricule Program Committee (1 to15) A to F UNIVERSITY RECORD Indicate all university-level studies whether completed or not, including those currently underway. When information is saved, it is automatically sorted in reverse chronology. Degree title Discipline Institution Registration in the research program year/month Expected or actuel date on which you will obtain year/month Cumulative average PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP YOU ARE REQUESTING Degree sought : Discipline : Specialization (where applicable) : Name of research director (where applicable) : Department : Name of university : First registration in the program for which you are requesting this scholarship year / month Are you registered in a fast-track from Bachelor's degree to a Ph.D.? Yes No EVALUATION LETTERS Referees. Surname / Given name : Telephone : Extension : E-mail : Surname / Given name : Telephone : Extension : E-mail : 16