OpenFieldUQAM Foundation International Doctoral Excellence Award
Merit-based scholarship celebrating outstanding incoming doctoral candidates conducting research in urban sociology, cognitive science, environmental economics, or artificial intelligence.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.7/4.3 GPA in an accredited master’s degree or recognized international equivalent
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 or French TFI 750+ / CEFR B2 proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive academic CV and four-page doctoral thesis prospectus
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic letters of appraisal
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full funding: CAD $26,000 per year renewable for three years plus tuition fee remission
- Application fee
- CAD $110
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $9,100/year (Quebec) or CAD $21,800/year (International; covered by award)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Quebec in Montreal documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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