Competition year :
2019-2020
Announcement of results :
April 2019
Amount :
$25,024 to $39,323 per year
Duration :
2 years
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Objectives
This program aims to encourage health professionals to acquire research training as part of a university master’s program. All human health themes are eligible, regardless of proposed methodology or models.
Table of contents
- ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- TRAINING LOCATION
- DURATION OF THE AWARD
- AMOUNT OF THE AWARD
- OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING
- EVALUATION
- FINAL REPORT
- APPLICANT'S AGREEMENT
- SUPERVISOR'S AND CO-SUPERVISOR'S AGREEMENT
- KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION
- IMPORTANT MODIFICATIONS SINCE THE LAST COMPETITION
- AWARDS IN PARTNERSHIP
1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible applicants |
Citizens or permanent residents that did not reside in Québec previously OR individuals who are not currently Canadian citizens or permanent residents are eligible to submit an application for training awards under certain conditions (see section 2.1 of the Common General Rules). Citizenship and residency in Québec status must remain in effect for the entire duration of the award. Health professionals without a valid license to practice in Québec (or a valid training card for resident physicians) at the inception of the award should apply to the program:
Are not eligible: holders of a university position unless they are granted a leave of absence without pay for the duration of the award. An official letter attesting to the employment status for that period and the reinstatement of the position at the end of the training must be provided by the employer. |
Terms and conditions |
Master’s awards are intended for applicants who have been enrolled in a master’s research program, for one year or less (three terms or less) as of April 30, 2019. The number of enrolment terms is calculated from the first application date to a research master’s program related to human health. Individuals who enroll directly in a doctoral research program after their undergraduate degree or after a professional master’s program and individuals who are taking an accelerated path into a doctoral research program without having received a master’s diploma must first apply to the master’s research award if they are eligible.
If the candidate’s supervisor is located outside of Québec, that person should still meet the criteria of university researcher or clinical university researcher in terms of university affiliation and autonomy (see the Definitions section of the Common General Rules)
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Exceptions |
Part time studies are permitted in the following cases:
The affiliated university and the research supervisor should both authorize the request for part time studies (see the section Duration of the Award). |
Restrictions |
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Basic research ethics training | Basic research ethics training is mandatory for all FRQS awardees conducting research projects that involve human beings. Research on human beings involves:
Awardees must therefore successfully complete levels 1 and 3 of the Online Tutorial in Research Ethics developed by the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux. This training must be completed within one year of the date of confirmation by the FRQS that the award was granted. The FRQS encourages awardees to follow a one-credit research ethics training course in addition to the mandatory basic research ethics training, whenever possible. |
2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
By October 15, 2018, 4:30 pm (EDT) Documents sent via mail or e-mail will not be accepted Letters of recommendation will not be accepted Transmission via the FRQS electronic Portfolio only Any missing document or document that is not in conformity with the program rules and forms may result in the ineligibility of the funding application. No extension will be permitted. After the application deadline, forms that are not already submitted will be automatically rejected. IMPORTANT : Once the application is submitted, it will no longer be possible to modify it. | |
Applicants |
Academic transcripts must be complete and include grading scales (at the back of the transcript), for candidates from Québec as well as for candidates outside of Québec. For transcripts from institutions located outside North America, the applicant must include a note explaining the institution’s marking system.
For individuals with a Canadian citizenship or permanent residency and domiciled in Québec :
For individuals with a Canadian citizenship or permanent residency and domiciled in a province other than Québec :
AND
For individuals without a Canadian citizenship or permanent residency:
AND
Candidates will be notified of the reception of their application and of their eligibility via email by the month of November at the latest. |
Research supervisors (and co-supervisors, if applicable) |
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At the start date of the award | |
At the start date of the award and for each subsequent term | For candidates pursuing their training in Québec : the university will have to confirm that the awardee is officially registered. For candidates pursuing their training outside Québec : the awardee must provide an official proof of registration at the university. |
At the start date of the award and annually thereafter |
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Before the start of the second year of the award | To start the second year of the award , the awardee will have to provide:
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3. TRAINING LOCATION
Choice of training location | Full time registration in a research master’s program related to human health is allowed:
OR
Awardees must complete their research training in the physical location of the host institution. Distance learning is not allowed. |
Change of training location research project, study program or supervisor | The awardees who wish to change their research project, supervisor, program or training institution must submit to the FRQS the Change of research project, supervisor or training location (see Toolbox) and the required documents in a single PDF file. |
4. DURATION OF THE AWARD
Effective date | May 2019 (Summer term), September 2019 (Fall term) or January 2020 (Winter term) according to the starting date of the study program If the study program is already in progress in May 2019, the award should begin in May 2019, with some exceptions. |
Duration | 2 years or until the completion of the awardee’s master’s studies (final submission of the thesis), whichever the earliest. Use of remaining installment: Individuals who have finished their Master’s degree without having used all of the installments allotted for that purpose can receive one installment to start a doctoral program, as long as they start the following term and that this installment be made within the same timeframe as the initial award. This situation does not apply if a doctoral award has been offered to the individuals. Accelerated path to a doctorate: Individual who received a Master’s award and would like to continue onto doctoral studies without obtaining a Master’s diploma can receive the installments that were not used during their Master’s award to start a doctoral program, as long as the program starts the following term. These installments must be claimed within the same timeframe as the initial award. The individual must have received at least one installment of the award. The candidate fast tracking to a doctorate without having started his or her master’s scholarship is entitled to a maximum of one year master’s scholarship (3 terms) up the stipulated amount for a master degree, as a transitional measure. These situations do not apply if a doctoral award has been offered to the individuals. |
Parental leave | The awardee may benefit from an award payment deferral during parental leave (maternity, paternity or adoption) for a maximum period of 12 months as described in section 6.13 of the Common General Rules. Awardees must fill out the Award payment deferral form, accompanied by the documents supporting the leave, to inform the FRQS of their intention to receive a supplement to their award for a parental leave. The FRQS reserves the right to reject any request that is not properly justified. |
Sick leave or other reasons | Awardees may defer their award due to illness or other reasons provided by the Loi sur les normes du travail as described in section 6.14 of the Common General Rules. Awardees must fill out the Award payment deferral form, accompanied by the documents supporting the leave. The FRQS reserves the right to reject any request that is not properly justified. |
Acquiring relevant experience | It is possible, for each full year of funding provided by the FRQS, to suspend and postpone award installments for one term (4 months) in order to acquire relevant experience (working with a research team, acquiring teaching experience in the awardee’s field of study or research, language development trip, etc.). These installments are then rescheduled at the end of the funding period. Deferrals with the goal of acquiring relevant experience can be consecutive if they are approved by the research supervisor. To benefit from this measure, the award holder must submit a request to the FRQS by filling out the Award payment deferral form (Report de versement de bourse). Furthermore, the research supervisor should provide a letter confirming his or her agreement and the relevance of the paid activities that are involved. The FRQS reserves the right to reject any request that is not properly justified or relevant. |
Part-time | Part-time studies are permitted exclusively for caregivers, parents and handicapped individuals. To benefit from this measure, the award holder must submit a request to the FRQS by filling out the Part-time studies form (Études à temps partiel ) and provide the required documentation. Caregiver or Parent This measure applies only to the award holder who acts as the caregiver for a close family member or as a person that is the main care provider for a young child. During the terms that will be part-time, the awardee will receive 50 % of the value of the regular award installments. The awardee will need to fill out the Part-time studies form and provide the following documents :
If applicable, this can be cumulated with the benefits paid by the Parental Insurance Plan. Handicapped person This measure applies only to a handicapped person in accordance with the Act ensuring handicapped persons their rights for academic, professional and social integration (L.R.C. chapter E-20-1) During the terms that will be part-time, the awardee will receive the full value of the regular award installments as long as the University authorizes the part-time studies of the individual. The awardee will need to fill out the Part-time studies form and provide the following documents :
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5. AMOUNT OF THE AWARD
Amount | $25,024 – $39,323 / year*, depending on the year the professional degree was earned * except in some cases (see section on Awards in partnership) |
Administration | The award will be paid to the awardee by installments. Three installments per year will be made at the end of May, end of September, and end of January. |
Income Tax | The awardee is responsible for paying the income tax due on the amounts received from the FRQS. The FRQS does not make any deductions on the amounts disbursed during the taxation year. The payment date determines the year in which the awardee must declare the amounts received as income for personal tax calculations. Revenue Canada’s T4A form and Revenue Québec’s Relevé 1 will be sent to the awardee’s mailing address (the one specified in theModule My funding (Gérer mon financement in the FRQS Electronic Portfolio) in February of the following year of taxation. The details provided in this program rules are for information purposes only. The FRQS is not responsible for the validity of any income tax information. |
Indirect costs of research | This program does not benefit from the amount paid out by FRQS to cover indirect costs of research of the institutions. |
6. OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING
Authorized paid work | Awardees may supplement their income through professional activities; provided that they devote at least 75% of their time to research or research training and that the source of the income is not an FRQS award. |
Additional funding | Awardees may accept additional funds from their institution or their research supervisor. |
Concurrent funding | Holding several scholarships is not allowed.
However, if the amount of the other award is lower than the one given by the FRQS, the awardee is eligible to receive the difference. |
Research internship | Holding an FRQS training award concurrently with a research internship to be done in another organization and that is not part of the training program of the awardee, is allowed under certain conditions. For internships of $5,000 or less, awardees must notify the FRQS by email before the beginning of the internship. For internships of $5,000 and more, awardees must ask the FRQS for authorization by completing the Internship authorization form (see Toolbox) before the internship begins. If the internship is approved, it will be allowed to either 1) combine the training award and internships amounts or 2) defer the amount of the FRQS award for a period equal to the duration of the internship or a maximum of 6 months. |
7. EVALUATION
Process | All applications are reviewed by committees of experts representing various disciplines and institutions. | |
Criteria and Weighting | Quality and scientific value of the research project – Clarity and conciseness of the research topic – Clarity and consistency between the hypotheses and objectives – Relevance of the methods and analyses – Feasibility – Originality of the project and contribution to the advancement of knowledge | 25 5 6 6 5 3 |
Quality of training environment – Justification of the applicant’s choice – Quality of supervisor’s publication record as it pertains to student training | 15 8 7 | |
Excellence of academic record – Global academic record : rating, progression and continuity – Awards, honours and distinctions | 35 25 10 | |
Skills and experiences – Lectures, presentations and publications – Research projects and research training programs | 20 10 10 | |
Global assessment of the application | 5 |
8. FINAL REPORT
Final Report | A final report is required at the end of the payment of the award, approximately one month following the last funded term. Award holders are notified by email of the availability of the form to be completed in their FRQS electronic portfolio. It is required to fill out and submit this form with respect to the mentioned deadline. Further funding in other FRQS programs is conditional to the reception of the duly completed report. |
9. APPLICANT'S AGREEMENT
By submitting an application, the applicant must:
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10. SUPERVISOR'S AND CO-SUPERVISOR'S AGREEMENT
The supervisor and co-supervisor must:
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11. KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION
The FRQS encourages awardees to conduct and participate in knowledge mobilization activities (transfer, sharing, development, enhancement and dissemination) with practice settings and the general public, where such activities are relevant. Please read the document Knowledge Mobilization in the toolbox.
12. IMPORTANT MODIFICATIONS SINCE THE LAST COMPETITION
- Eligibility requirements
- Required documents
- Duration of the award
- Other sources of funding
- Evaluation
13. AWARDS IN PARTNERSHIP
The FRQS offers a number of awards in collaboration with partners. The financial contribution of FRQS and the partner as well as other funding conditions (i.e. funding period and renewal option) may vary according to the agreements in effect. Eligible applicants are selected through a three-step process:
Like all other FRQS awards, the awards in partnership are granted based on merit following a scientific evaluation by a committee of experts or peers. | |
Early childhood diseases (diagnosis) | Foundation of Stars Training awards in the Pediatric research field, primarily in the area of early childhood diseases diagnosis. |
Macular Degeneration | Fondation Antoine-Turmel Training Awards in the Macular Degeneration research field. Priority will be given to doctoral and postdoctoral training. |
Osteoporosis | Fondation Antoine-Turmel Training Awards in the Osteoporosis research field. Priority will be given to doctoral and posdoctoral training awards. |
Parkinson’s disease
| Parkinson Québec Training Awards in the Parkinson’s Disease research field. |
Traumatology | Traumatology Research Consortium Training Awards in the Traumatology research field. Consortium partners:
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