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ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec
Recognition award for outstanding doctoral theses
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Closing date : May 1, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program recognizes an outstanding doctoral thesis with original and significant contribution in one of the FRQ fields. Three awards of $2,500 are available for the humanities and social sciences, natural sciences and engineering, and health sciences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Doctoral theses with original and significant contributions in the FRQ fields
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Updated CV
- Thesis summary of up to 350 words
- Copy of the external examiner’s report
- Letter of support from the program or department
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Doctoral students in humanities and social sciences, arts and letters
- Doctoral students in natural sciences and engineering
- Doctoral students in health sciences
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed first at the faculty or school level.
- One recommended application per FRQ field may be forwarded institutionally.
- A final institutional committee may select the candidate for each field if needed.
- Results are announced in mid-June.
Additional information
- Each faculty or school may submit only one candidate per FRQ field.
- Applications are first sent to the applicant’s faculty or school, not directly to RIBÉ.
- The final selection is made institutionally if needed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec?
This program recognizes an outstanding doctoral thesis with original and significant contribution in one of the FRQ fields. Three awards of $2,500 are available for the humanities and social sciences, natural sciences and engineering, and health sciences.
How much funding can be received?
ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec program?
To be eligible for the ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec program, you must:
Completed doctoral requirements
Excellent thesis and defense evaluation
Final thesis filed in 2025
What expenses are eligible under ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec?
Doctoral theses with original and significant contributions in the FRQ fields
Who can I contact for more information about the ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec?
You can contact Université du Québec à Montréal Foundation (UQAM) by email at bourses@uqam.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec available?
The ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ADÉSAQ Awards of Excellence in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Québec is a Grant and Funding