1. The candidates must:
   • be either Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have the appropriate visa;
   • be enrolled full-time in a master's-level program at a Québec universityÌý[2];
   • be supervised by a regular or associate CIRM member.
2. The submitted projects must deal in whole or in part (comparative research is accepted) with Montréal and intersect with at least one of CIRM’s six research-action axes, and they must address the broad theme of neighbourhoods or neighbourhood life;
3. Fellowship recipients are expected to participate in CIRM’s work during the duration of the award. The terms of this participation can be discussed with the Centre’s directorÌýand coordinators.
4. Candidates must have sufficient knowledge of the French language or be willing to take courses once in office through Â鶹AV’s French Language Centre.
5. The accumulation of awards with those from large funding organizations, or others, is permitted.

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Eligibility period

• To be considered for the fellowship, students must have been enrolled full-time in a master's program at a Québec university since 2023, and plan to complete their program no later than 2026.

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Selection and calendar

Fellowships are awarded by a jury composed of members of CIRM’s Executive Committee who have not endorsed an application.

• Application deadline: February 3rd, 2025 at 5 p.m. (Montréal time);
• Evaluation of applications and, if applicable, interviews with finalists: between March 3rdÌýand March 7th,Ìý2025;
• Results announcement: during the week of March 17th, 2025.

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Content of the application

• Letter of intent, in which are specified the applicant’s CIRM-affiliated supervisor, the home university, and the anticipated contribution to the work at CIRM;
• Description of the research project (maximum 2 single-spaced pages);
• Resume (university studies, publications, awards, relevant experiences and work);
• Copy of transcripts (university studies only);
• OneÌýletter from the master's thesis supervisor and CIRM member confirming the research collaboration;
• One letterÌýof recommendation (directly sent to pascal.brissette [at] mcgill.ca (CIRM’s Director), nik.luka [at] mcgill.ca (Associate Director) and stephan.gervais [at] mcgill.ca (Scientific Coordinator)Ìýby those writing them).

Applications must be written in French or English and sent in electronic format, in a single PDF document, no later than February 3, 2025 at 5 p.m. (Montréal time), to the Director (pascal.brissette [at] mcgill.ca), the Associate Director (nik.luka [at] mcgill.ca) and the CIRM Scientific Coordinator (stephan.gervais [at] mcgill.ca).

Information inquiries are to be communicated to Stéphan Gervais, CIRM's stephan.gervais [at] mcgill.ca (Scientific Coordinator).

Evaluation criteria

• Academic performance
• Relevance of the research proposal with regard to CIRM’s mission, research-action axes and structuring projects;
• Appeal of the anticipated contribution to CIRM’s work and activities;
• Confirmed interest and ability in interdisciplinary and intersectoral work as well as teamwork;
• Leadership and community engagement.

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Â鶹AV hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.ÌýÂ鶹AV implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr [at] mcgill.ca or 514-398-3711.

• Download the call for applications (pdf)