Application Form

CRIR Graduate Scholarships Program | 2024

INSTRUCTIONS

Application deadline: Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 23:59

To be eligible for the CRIR Graduate Scholarships Program, you must :

Be registered in a regular research master’s, doctoral research program or postdoctoral training program in fall 2024;
Be a CRIR student member in good standing at CRIR (for Fall 2024 registrations, you must complete the membership form now);
Be supervised by a CRIR “regular researcher” (your principal director) with a status in good standing;
Have obtained a cumulative grade point average greater than 3.5 out of 4.3 or 3.1 out of 4.0, or equivalent, throughout your university studies (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate).

Important

Have your research project checked: We recommend that you have your research project and curriculum vitae checked by your principal director. Student support services are also available at universities for the preparation of grant applications: Université de Montréal (student support), Université de Montréal (preparation guide), UQAM (student support), McGill University (student support).
Consult the application form below and evaluation grid and the evaluation grid before and after preparing your application.
Instructions for naming your documents : Last name, First name, Level of study, Document type (e.g. project, transcript, resume).
Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
The information entered can be saved at any time. Simply use the “Save and continue later” button at the bottom of the page. It is possible to return to the form at a later date. You will receive a hyperlink by email. A maximum of 90 days is provided for completion.

Form

1. Your name and contact information
First name*
Last name*
Email (university)*
Email (other)
Preferred language of communication*
- French
- English
Are you currently a*
- Canadian citizen
- Permanent resident
- International student
2. Principal director
Your principal director must be a regular CRIR researcher in good standing
First name of your principal director*
Last name of your principal director*
E-mail from your principal director*
3. University, level of training (between September 2024 and April 2025) and research focus
University*
Level of training *
Year of the beginning of this level of training*
Month of the beginning of this level of training*
(People must be registered by fall 2024)
CRIR Research Axis*
Please check your principal director's axis on the CRIR website
4. DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR YOUR APPLICATION
4a. Title and description of your research project*
Maximum 2 pages. Your documents must be submitted in Times New Roman 12, 1.0 spacing, minimum margins 2.54 cm. A reference list can be added as an appendix.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
4a.i. What language is your project written in? *
- French
- English
4b. Curriculum vitae*
A copy of your curriculum vitae of your choice, including scholarships and awards received – Indicate the amounts received and the dates covered by the scholarship(s). It is strongly recommended to use the CV format: CIHR short format
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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
4c. Academic transcripts* of all your university studies. (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate)*
Official and unofficial statements accepted.

*PLEASE NOTE – International students : you must also provide an equivalency table between your cumulative averages in your country and those in Quebec (3.5 out of 4.3 or 3.1 out of 4.0). This chart is required : to confirm your eligibility for the competition. Some universities offer a comparative table service.

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I confirm that I have provided my transcripts and an equivalency table (international students only) between my cumulative averages in my country and those in Quebec (3.5 out of 4.3 or 3.1 out of 4.0).*
- I confirm

4d. Cumulative grade point average of all your university studies*

Please enter the cumulative grade point average out of 4.3 or 4.0, or equivalent, for all your university studies (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate) for each degree obtained (or your cumulative grade point average for current semesters).

Good to know: The Université de Montréal has created a web page showing the value of international averages by country. We invite you to refer to it as needed, to enter your cumulative averages. This page is available to everyone, via this link: https://esp.umontreal.ca/diplomes-requis-et-seuils-dadmission/. Method: Select the continent, then the country. Most show grade equivalents.

Enter your cumulative grade point averages here:*

Degree	Name of program	Name of university	Cumulative average obtained (please specify denominator, e.g.: 3.5 out of 4.3)	Country name	Canadian equivalent (enter N/A if not applicable)

5. Capacity for commitment
“Capacity for commitment*: integrated pathway, social mobilization, sustainable health and principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)” (1 page maximum)

By “commitment” we mean civic participation, a contribution to the life of one’s community and to the common good. Example: Tell us your story! Demonstrate achievements that are specific to your background, describe what you will do in the coming year to get involved.

*For more information, see page 3 of the Guide FRQ 2021 – Nouveaux critères d’évaluation des programmes de bourses de formation (pdf) (in French).

Nous vous invitons donc à :
- Present your career path in an integrated way, establishing the links between your experiences and interests on the one hand, and your choices of orientation, training and academic path on the other. This description should give the evaluation committee a clear understanding of your personal background.
- Present and describe the activities that demonstrate your ability to bring science and society into dialogue (e.g. popularization activities, participation in events aimed at the general public) and your capacity for commitment (e.g. volunteer work, community projects, civic and community involvement, organization of events).
- Specify how your research project takes sustainable health (docx) and EDI principles into account.
Capacity for commitment (1 page maximum)*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
6. Orientation(s) of the CRIR Development Plan 2022-2028
In which the CRIR 2022-2028 Development Plan orientations does your project best fit? (max 2):*
See reference document "2022-2028 Strategic Orientations: Objectives, Activities and Indicators” here:https://crir.ca/en/research/orientations-strategiques-du-crir/
- 1. Integrate interdisciplinary and intersectoral perspectives for state-of-the-art rehabilitation
- 2. Develop innovative strategies to support the continuum of rehabilitation services from acute care to the community2. Develop innovative strategies to support the continuum of rehabilitation services from acute care to the community
- 3. Promote inclusion, justice and social participation through inclusive environments
- 4. Advance the science of knowledge mobilization and translation
- 5. Adapt to societal challenges in an agile manner5. Adapt to societal challenges in an agile manner
- 6. Accelerate research in clinical settings by addressing organizational, ethical and policy issues
6a. Explain the link between your research project and CRIR’s strategic orientations (250 words maximum).*
6b. Demonstrate how you have been involved with CRIR in the past and/or how you plan to get involved in the coming year. (250 words maximum).*
Example: involvement in the CRIR student committee, participation inprogrammation scientifique activities, development of cross-disciplinary skills through activities organized by the Carrefour des savoirs, etc.
7. INTERRUPTION OR SLOWDOWN IN YOUR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES – OPTIONAL
Please describe if there has been any interruptions or slowing down in your research activities (e.g. maternity leave, sick leave, COVID-19, etc.). (250 words maximum) – OPTIONAL
8. PROVIDE PROOF OF PARTICIPATION IN TWO COMPETITIONS FROM RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CURRENT YEAR – IF APPLICABLE
If you have already been a CRIR scholarship recipient since you were in your level of study, provide proof of participation in two other funding competitions in the current year. Attach a letter or e-mail demonstrating your participation in these competitions. If this is not possible, please explain. – IF APPLICABLE
If applicable, upload your file
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
9. EXTERNAL FUNDING – IF APPLICABLE
9a. If you already hold a scholarship from an organization not recognized by the FRQS (e.g. foundations) for the year in which the CRIR scholarship will be awarded (September 2024 to April 2025), for your level of training, please indicate that it allows for the accumulation of scholarships* – IF APPLICABLE
* The total amount of awards (including the CRIR grant, if successful) is not exced $31k for masters and PhD students and $40k for postdoctoral students.
Name of funding source Allows accumulation of scholarships. Yes (provide proof) Amount obtained
Provide proof of scholarships.
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9b. Validation
- I confirm that I have not received two CRIR scholarships for my current level of study.
- I confirm that I have already received a CRIR scholarship, but that I have applied to at least two other funding competitions during my level of study, or I have provided an explanation if this was not possible.
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Application Form

CRIR Graduate Scholarships Program | 2024

INSTRUCTIONS

Important

Form

1. Your name and contact information

2. Principal director

3. University, level of training (between September 2024 and April 2025) and research focus

4. DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR YOUR APPLICATION

5. Capacity for commitment

6. Orientation(s) of the CRIR Development Plan 2022-2028

7. INTERRUPTION OR SLOWDOWN IN YOUR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES – OPTIONAL

8. PROVIDE PROOF OF PARTICIPATION IN TWO COMPETITIONS FROM RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CURRENT YEAR – IF APPLICABLE

9. EXTERNAL FUNDING – IF APPLICABLE

Funding

University Affiliations

Name of funding source	Allows accumulation of scholarships. Yes (provide proof)	Amount obtained