JOYCE ECHAQUAN SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship, financed partially by the Fonds de recherche du Québec, shall be awarded on a competitive basis to an Indigenous woman who wants to pursue graduate studies (masterʼs degree) and whose activities focus on the call for action and engagement in Joyceʼs Principle as presented in November 2020 by the Atikamekw Council of Manawan and the Atikamekw Nation Council. Joyce Echaquanʼs family has expressed their support to this initiative.

Total amount of the scholarship
$54, 000

Duration
2 years full time ($27, 000/year), 4 years part time ($13, 500/year)

Eligibility

Be registered as a graduate student at UQAT or INRS for the Fall 2026 term or the Winter 2027 term.

Instructions for submission of application

• Submit a letter of intent and a resume;
• Provide a summary of the research project: 5 pages maximum, including a description of the conceptual and methodological frameworks, a work plan, and a timeline;
• Provide two letters of recommendation;
• Provide transcripts from any completed university studies.

Evaluation criteria

• Relevance of the projet;
• Quality of the academic record;
• Clarity and feasability of the work plan;
• Compliance with applicable ethical standards;
• Expected benefits for Indigenous Peoples.

Due date and submission of file
The complete application package must be submitted to the DIALOG Network: reseaudialog@inrs.ca no later than May 15, 2026.

An evaluation committee consisting of three members, including an Indigenous elder, will review the applications.

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