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Bourses d’études supérieures pour des étudiants de deuxième et de troisième cycle

Q: Who is eligible for the Bourses d’études supérieures pour des étudiants de deuxième et de troisième cycle program?

To be eligible for the Bourses d’études supérieures pour des étudiants de deuxième et de troisième cycle program, you must: Graduate student (master’s or PhD) Quebec university Research on rare genetic diseases

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Bourses d’études supérieures pour des étudiants de deuxième et de troisième cycle?

You can contact Fondation du Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie (GDPL).

Q: Where is the Bourses d’études supérieures pour des étudiants de deuxième et de troisième cycle available?

The Bourses d’études supérieures pour des étudiants de deuxième et de troisième cycle program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Quebec, Canada

Supports graduate research on rare genetic diseases

Grant and Funding

Fondation du Grand Défi Pierre Lavoie

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

This scholarship supports graduate research on rare genetic diseases at Quebec universities. Funding is up to $10,000 for doctoral studies and supports research activities related to rare genetic diseases.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Research and experimental development

Conduct research

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Minimum amount : 7,500 $

Timeline

Closing date : April 3, 2020

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Higher Education
Research

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Graduate-level research related to the study of rare genetic diseases.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,800

Doctoral research expenses for sequencing analysis in rare genetic cardiomyopathy

$ 7,500

Master’s thesis costs for rare genetic neuromuscular disease research

Eligibility

Be a graduate student (master’s or doctoral level).
Study at a university in Quebec.
Conduct research related to the study of rare genetic diseases.

Who is eligible?

Master’s students at Quebec universities
Doctoral students at Quebec universities

Who is not eligible

Students not studying at a Quebec university
Applicants whose research is not related to rare genetic diseases
Applicants not at the master’s or doctoral level

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Processing and Agreement

Selected recipients are announced on October 1.

Additional information

Recipients are announced on October 1.
The most recent posted deadline in the available information was April 3, 2020.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Bourses d’études supérieures pour des étudiants de deuxième et de troisième cycle Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Bourses d’études supérieures pour des étudiants de deuxième et de troisième cycle. 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.