Scholarship Program
QICSS Scholarships
Of the many missions the QICSS took on right from the start, supporting the next generation of researchers has been especially important. In that spirit, the QICSS Scholarship Program was established to bring financial support to Masters and PhD students who utilize datasets from Statistics Canada or from the Institut de la statistique du Québec when working in the QICSS’s laboratories.
The program offers three categories of scholarships: Entrance Scholarships, which support research carried out at QICSS for the purpose of obtaining a Master’s or PhD; Complementary Grants for intensive data analysis, awarded to those who devote a semester to intensive data analysis in the context of work towards their Master’s thesis; and the Grants for Student Research Outcomes, which give students an incentive to disseminate their findings in the form of presentations at conferences or symposia, or through articles in scientific journals.
The three categories of scholarships are available to students throughout the year and applications may be submitted at any time during the year. The total amount of scholarships cannot exceed $4000 for MA students and $6000 for Ph.D. students.
To apply to any one of our Scholarships, please fill out our online application form.
Entrance Scholarships
Objective
To provide financial support upon obtaining access to data in order to encourage the completion of a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.
Eligibility criteria
- Full-time students enrolled in an MA or Ph.D. program at one of the QICSS member institutions;
- Access to data for the completion of a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.
Award amounts
- MA student: $1000
- Ph.D. student: $2000
Grants will be paid in a single installment after the contract is signed by Statistics Canada or by l’Institut de la statistique du Québec.
Submission procedure
To apply for one of the grants available through the CIQSS scholarship program, please complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following documents:
- A certificate of full-time enrollment from a CIQSS member university;
- A letter from the research supervisor certifying that access to data has been granted for the completion of a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.
** It is recommended to submit a scholarship application at the beginning of the academic journey of the 2nd or 3rd cycle **
** The new conditions of the Entrance Scholarships will be applicable as of February 15, 2024 **
Grants for Students Research Outcomes
Eligibility
- Full-time students registered in a MA or Ph.D. program at one of the QICSS member institutions
- Students who publish a text or give a presentation based upon findings from their QICSS project for their MA or Ph.D. thesis
Award amounts
- The amounts varies according to the type of scientific outcome:
- Article in a scientific journal (refereed): $700
- Book chapter in a scientific publication: $700
- Paper published in a "working paper" series: $300
- Oral presentation or poster in a scientific conference or symposium (refereed): $300
- Research Report produced for a government agency or other: $500
- MA student: only one scholarship up to a maximum of $1000
- Ph.D. student: up to two scholarships up to a maximum of $2000 each
Conditions
- The scholarship application must be submitted no later than 12 months after the end of the project
- The application must include a list of all scientific outcomes and a proof of acceptance for publication (letter from the editor) or communication (conference program), if applicable
- You must provide proof of enrollment in a QICSS member university
Complementary grants for intensive analysis in completing a master's thesis
Objective
- To provide financial support at the end of the master's program to assist students in the final stages of writing and analysis.
Eligibility criteria
- Enrollment in a full-time graduate program at a CIQSS member university;
- Commitment to thesis writing during the semester in which the scholarship is awarded;
- Have access to data for the completion of a master's thesis;
Amount
- A scholarship of $2000 payable in two installments. The first installment of $1000 upon approval of the application and a second installment of $1000 upon receipt of proof of thesis deposit.
Submission Procedure
To apply for one of the grants available through the CIQSS scholarship program, please complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following documents:
- Proof of full-time enrollment at a CIQSS member university;
- A letter from your thesis supervisor certifying that
- The student is primarily dedicated to thesis writing during the semester when the scholarship is granted;
- Access to data has been granted for the completion of a thesis.
** It is recommended to submit an application for an additional scholarship at the beginning of the last trimester of the master's program **
** The new conditions of the Complementary grants will be applicable as of February 14, 2024 **
The CRDCN Emerging Scholars Grant
The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage the use of data made available by the Canadian Research Data Centre Network, including at QICSS.
Overview
$1,000 grant for Ph.D. students who are undertaking thesis-related research in one of the RDCs or branches at universities across the country.
- Applications received from December 1 to March 31: grants will be awarded by May 15.
- Applications received from April 1 to July 31: grants will be awarded by September 15.
- Applications received from August 1 to November 30: grants will be awarded by January 15.
For more details or to apply, please visit the CRDCN's website.
