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Research initiation scholarship
Research funding for chiropractic students
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 6, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This scholarship supports introductory research training in chiropractic. It offers $5,000 for summer internships, master's research, and PhD research projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 6, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Summer full-time research internships.
- Master's-level research projects.
- PhD research projects.
Documents Needed
- Motivation letter
- Project summary
- Official university transcripts
- Canadian Common CV in FRQ format
- Supervisor or professor acceptance letter
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Chiropractic undergraduate doctoral students.
- Chiropractors and master’s students in chiropractic research.
- Chiropractors holding a master’s degree or having filed their thesis deposit for the PhD scholarship.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants with incomplete university transcripts.
- Applicants who do not meet the required academic stage.
- Applicants already receiving funding that cannot be combined with the scholarship.
Selection criteria
- Academic level and progress in the program.
- Quality and completeness of the project description.
- Competitiveness of the candidate.
- Availability of funds.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application file
- Write the required motivation letter.
- Prepare the project summary and, where required, the project description or public summary.
- Gather official transcripts, CV, and acceptance letter from the professor or supervisor.
- For the PhD scholarship, add proof of application to a provincial or federal scholarship competition, if applicable.
- Step 2: Complete the foundation form
- Pre-fill the Fondation de l’UQTR form.
- Complete the consent form for scholarship applicants.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the complete application package before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
- Awarding depends on competitiveness and available funds.
- Applicants are informed according to the selection outcome.
- Funding conditions stated by the program must be respected.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research initiation scholarship Program
What is the Research initiation scholarship?
This scholarship supports introductory research training in chiropractic. It offers $5,000 for summer internships, master's research, and PhD research projects.
How much funding can be received?
Research initiation scholarship Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Research initiation scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Research initiation scholarship program, you must:
Chiropractic students and chiropractors
Required study stage and session limit
Complete application file
What expenses are eligible under Research initiation scholarship?
Summer full-time research internships.
Master's-level research projects.
PhD research projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Research initiation scholarship?
You can contact Fondation Chiropratique du Québec.
Where is the Research initiation scholarship available?
The Research initiation scholarship program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Research initiation scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research initiation scholarship is a Grant and Funding