CULTURE in the regions

The main objective of this axis is to promote and foster research and creative and cultural initiatives in the regions, i.e. outside the major urban centres.

• Activities
• Media Coverage
• Grants

Arts and health

Encourage and undertake research, training and knowledge-transfer initiatives to better understand the relationship between arts, culture and health, and to facilitate knowledge transfer, in order to find answers to the challenges and issues facing society.

• Activities
• Media Coverage
• Grants

digitial creativity

Identify crucial issues within the digital creative industries, particularly in visual effects (VFX) and animation, video games and digital experience (Xn) areas, to foster research, training and development in this sector.

• Activities
• Media Coverage
• Grants

discoverability

Contribute to understanding the dynamics behind discoverability issues, disseminate knowledge on the subject and propose modes of action based on research. Conduct all of this at the individual, collective and societal levels concerning culture and, more broadly, “products” from the creative economy and ideas that enhance well-being, particularly—but not exclusively—on digital platforms.

• Activities
• Media Coverage
• Grants

> GRANTS

Each year, the Research chair in the creative economy and well-being (CREAT) awards approximately $50,000 in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. Recipients are selected by the Chair’s Axis committees. A candidate may propose only one (1) project per year, regardless of the Chair’s Axis.

The Axis Committees reserve the right to modify or cancel any or all of the rules governing student grant competitions, and to determine the number, duration and period(s) of awards during the year.

> ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the competitions, interested parties must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

1. Be enrolled full-time or part-time in an undergraduate or graduate program, or be carrying out postdoctoral research at the home institution of an Header or member of the Chair;
2. Be supervised or carry out a project directed by a member of the CREAT Chair. Students supervised by a Chair collaborator may also enter the competitions, but must ensure their eligibility by consulting the FRQ’s RGC;
3. Be a student member of the CREAT Chair;
4. Address a research theme related to the creative economy and wellness.

> APPLICATIONS

Application documents:

1. A curriculum vitae including academic background, publications, communications, previous fellowships, pending fellowship applications, and a list of professional, research assistant or auxiliary experience (if applicable). Axis committees may, at their discretion, request a joint Canadian resume;
2. A copy of transcripts since enrolment in a graduate program (not certified);
3. Current grade point average compared to program grade point average, if available;
4. A description of the research project (between 800 and 1000 words, 1.5 line spacing) presenting the subject, problem, theoretical framework, scientific objectives, methodology, timetable, association with one of the Chair’s Axis and the name of the research supervisor or co-supervisor.
5. The application form, signed by the director or co-director of the research project (this person must be a member of the Axis).