For this axis, digital creativity involves exploring the possibilities for developing and enriching the creative experience and facilitating the distribution of digital works.

In this area, the Chair focuses on the animation and visual effects industries, video games and immersive experiences, to stimulate innovation, encourage artistic creation and foster the emergence of new forms of cultural expression.

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> ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the competition, interested individuals must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Participate in a research-creation project of a CREAT Chair member (head or co-researchers). Students supervised by a collaborator of the Chair may also enter the competition, but must ensure their eligibility by consulting the FRQ’s RGC;
  
  
• Be enrolled in a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate program;
  
  
• Be prepared to become a student member of the CREAT Chair;
  
  
• Address a research theme related to the creative economy and wellness, and particularly to the Digital Creativity Axis.

> APPLICATION PACKAGE

• A Proof of enrolment in a university program;
  
  
• Most recent academic transcript (uncertified copies accepted);
  
  
• Cover letter detailing the research-creation initiation project, as well as a description of assigned roles and responsibilities (maximum 2 pages);
  
  
• Letter from the person supervising the research-creation project, highlighting the candidate’s motivations, the quality of his/her application, the relevance of the project, its potential as a research-creation training program, and any other aspects (maximum 2 pages);
  

Application deadline | APRIL 1, 2025

> Evaluation

Applications will be evaluated by a committee of creatives and researchers. Results will be communicated by e-mail on May 1, 2025.

Evaluation criteria are as follows:
-Quality of the academic dossier (40%);
-Relevance of the project and aptitude for research, as demonstrated by the student and supervisor (60%).

Knowledge Dissemination

Funded individuals are required to acknowledge the support of the CREAT Chair in their scientific activities. A support package has been prepared for recipients. By participating in this competition, individuals agree to abide by the Chair’s dissemination rules and participate in the dissemination activities of the Digital Creativity Axis.

If you have any questions, please contact Naomie Allard, coordinator of the Digital Creativity axis, at the following address: naomie.allard@uqo.ca

This program is inspired by the Fonds de recherche du Québec’s Bourses d’initiation à la recherche, Société et culture sector.

GRANT VALUE | $7,500 (renewable)

> ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the competition, interested individuals must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be under the supervision of a member of the CREAT Chair (heads or co-researchers). Students supervised by a collaborator of the Chair may also apply for the competition, but must ensure their eligibility by consulting the FRQ’s RGC;

• Be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in a graduate program or conducting postdoctoral research at the institution of a holder, co-researcher, or collaborator of the Chair;

• Be willing to become a student member of the CREAT Chair;

• Address a research-creation project related to creative economy and well-being, particularly the Digital Creativity Axis (video games, VFX, and immersive digital experiences sectors as requested by the FRQSC, see: https://frq.gouv.qc.ca/programme/frqsc-chaire-de-recherche-en-economie-creative-et-mieux-etre-creat/).

> APPLICATION PACKAGE

• A copy of the transcript since enrollment in a graduate program (uncertified);

• The application form, signed by the research-creation project’s director or co-director (this person must be a member of the Axis).

• A two-page maximum description of the research-creation project presenting: the title, 5 keywords, the subject, the problem statement, the theoretical framework, the scientific objectives, the methodology, the schedule, the links with the Digital Creativity Axis.

• A curriculum vitae including academic background, publications, presentations, previously obtained scholarships, scholarship applications awaiting a response, and a list of professional, assistant, or research auxiliary experiences (if applicable), OR a common Canadian resume.

• For students of the NAD-UQAC School, it is strongly recommended to also submit an application for the internal master’s scholarship.

Application deadline | APRIL 1, 2025

> Evaluation

Applications will be evaluated by a committee of creatives and researchers. Results will be communicated by e-mail on May 1, 2025.

Evaluation criteria are as follows:
-Quality of the research project (project coherence, expected results, schedule realism) (50%);
-Relevance of the research project to the Digital Creativity Axis (30%);
-Excellence of the student’s academic background (20%).

Knowledge Dissemination

Funded individuals are required to acknowledge the support of the CREAT Chair in their scientific activities. A support package has been prepared for recipients. By participating in this competition, individuals agree to abide by the Chair’s dissemination rules and participate in the dissemination activities of the Digital Creativity Axis.

If you have any questions, please contact Naomie Allard, coordinator of the Digital Creativity axis, at the following address: naomie.allard@uqo.ca

This program is based on the research-creation program of the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Société et culture sector.