Dr. Luc Bélanger is one of the pioneers of cancer research in Quebec and is the founder of the Université Laval Cancer Research Center (CRC). This $15,000 scholarship, awarded for one year, is a tribute to this passionate and commitment to research. A student holding a nominative scholarship from granting agencies can submit an application and could, if the application is accepted, receive a supplement of up to $5,000. The scholarship recipient will be announced during the Student Science Day (date to be determined).
Eligibility
- Be enrolled in an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program under the supervision of a regular research member of the CRC;
- In addition to an excellent academic record, the candidate must demonstrate their determination to complete graduate studies in oncology research and distinguish themselves by a demonstrated or potential contribution to societal advancement, either through their skills, achievements or experiences. of life, or by his commitment or interest in a scientific, humanitarian, cultural or other cause;
- Note: You must commit to applying for provincial (FRQ) or federal (CIHR/NSERC) scholarships in September, depending on your eligibility, in order to receive payment for your scholarship.
Documents required
- A curriculum vitae and transcripts of all current and completed university cycles;
- A letter describing your active participation in the scientific life of the Research Center as well as in activities specific to your field (interlaboratory seminars, psycho-oncology seminars, etc.);
- A summary of the research project (500 words maximum);
- A cover letter demonstrating your commitment to an academic career dedicated to oncology research;
- Two letters of recommendation.
Selection criteria
- Research skills;
- Personal qualities and objectives;
- Performance during an interview that will take place at the beginning of August.
This competition is reserved for CRC student members and information to apply is sent by email at the beginning of the summer. The results are revealed in August.
The Université Laval Cancer Research Center (CRC) graduate scholarship program aims to recognize and support excellence in training to ensure the optimal development of the next generation in oncology research. These five scholarships, in the amount of $6,000 each, are awarded for a period of one year and are non-renewable. They are distributed, ideally equally, between master's students (M.Sc.) and doctoral students (Ph.D.) according to the excellence of the applications received. The scholarship recipients will be announced at the end of August during the next Student Science Day.
Eligibility
- Be enrolled in an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program under the supervision of a regular research member of the CRC. The candidate must not hold a merit scholarship of more than $5,000 at the time of the entry into force of the CRC scholarship on December 1 of the year of the competition;
- If you are registered for the M.Sc., you must be at most in the third session of your path and if you are registered for the Ph.D., you must apply before the end of your ninth session;
- The scholarship cannot be obtained more than once during the same university cycle; students who make an accelerated transition to the Ph.D. will also be eligible for a scholarship at the Ph.D., even if they have benefited from a CRC scholarship at the M.Sc.;
- Note: You must commit to applying for provincial (FRQ) or federal (CIHR/NSERC) scholarships in September, depending on your eligibility, in order to receive payment for your scholarship.
Documents required
- A curriculum vitae and transcripts of all current and completed university cycles. It is important to indicate all current or future scholarships (amounts, dates and sources) in your CV;
- A letter describing your active participation in the scientific life of the Research Center as well as in activities specific to your field (interlaboratory seminars, psycho-oncology seminars, etc.);
- A summary of the research project (500 words maximum);
- A letter of recommendation from your research supervisor (500 words maximum). The additional salary support (a suggested minimum of $9,000 for the M.Sc. or $12,000 for the Ph.D.) must be discussed but this will however have no impact on the evaluation of the file .
This competition is reserved for CRC student members and information to apply is sent by email at the beginning of the summer. The results are revealed in August.
The Université Laval Cancer Research Center (CRC) Interfaculty Excellence Scholarship aims to recognize and support interdisciplinary research within the CRC. This scholarship, in the amount of $6,000, is awarded for a period of one year and is non-renewable. The recipient may be a master's (M.Sc.) or doctoral (Ph.D.) student, depending on the excellence of the applications received. The scholarship recipient will be announced at the end of August during the next Student Science Day.
Eligibility
- Be enrolled in an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program, work in a CRC laboratory and be in co-supervision with regular CRC research members from two different faculties. The candidate must not hold a merit scholarship of more than $5,000 at the time of the entry into force of the CRC scholarship on December 1 of the year of the competition;
- If you are registered for the M.Sc., you must be at most in the third session of your path and if you are registered for the Ph.D., you must apply before the end of your ninth session;
- The scholarship cannot be obtained more than once during the same university cycle; students who make an accelerated transition to the Ph.D. will also be eligible for a scholarship to the Ph.D., even if they have benefited from a CRC scholarship to the M.Sc.
- Note: You must commit to applying for provincial (FRQ) or federal (CIHR/NSERC) scholarships in September, depending on your eligibility, in order to receive payment for your scholarship.
Documents required
- A curriculum vitae and transcripts of all current and completed university cycles. It is important to indicate all current or future scholarships (amounts, dates and origin) in your CV;
- A letter describing your active participation in the scientific life of the center as well as in activities specific to your field (interlaboratory seminars, psycho-oncology seminars, etc.);
- A summary of the research project (500 words maximum);
- A letter of recommendation from your two research supervisors (500 words maximum). Additional salary support (a minimum of $9,000 for the M.Sc. or $12,000 for the Ph.D.) must be discussed, but this will have no impact on the evaluation of the file.
This competition is reserved for CRC student members and information to apply is sent by email at the beginning of the summer. The results are revealed in August.
The Didier-Dufour Fund was created in 1986 thanks to a donation from Mrs. Gislaine Simard-Dufour in memory of her husband, a professor at the Faculty of Medicine, who devoted several years of his life to cancer research. It has been established that the Didier-Dufour Fund will encourage cancer research by awarding an annual research grant to an undergraduate student from Laval University as part of an summer internship at CRC.
The scholarship, valued at $4,500, is distributed as follows: the student's base salary is reimbursed to the researcher member up to $3,000 and a bonus of $1,500 is given to the student. The scholarship is awarded by the Scholarship Committee to the CRC summer intern who has distinguished themselves the most by the quality of their academic record, and mainly their cumulative average during their bachelor's degree. It will be presented at the end of August during the next Student Science Day.
Eligibility
- Be enrolled in a bachelor's program at Laval University and have completed at least 4 terms of study;
- Have been chosen by a regular researcher member of the CRC to complete a summer internship of at least 12 weeks.
This competition is launched every year during the summer and the results are announced in August.