Research project

Influence of biomechanical factors and compensatory motor strategies on joint integrity

Research Field

- 3D biomechanical analysis
- Functional evaluation of musculoskeletal disorders
- Understanding joint motion in a dynamic context
- Osteoarthritis / Lower limb amputation

Research Supervisor

Katia Turcot

Research Environment

Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Kinesiology

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$18500 per year for 4 years.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone Amount
Program progress award (S-1 to S-8)
8 x $525
Program progress award (S-9 to S-11) 3 x $200
Successful completion of Ph.D exam
$800
Submission of dissertation deposit before the end of the 12th semester
$2,000
Language training
$250
Total $7,850

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)
$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students) $30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)
$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies   
$20,000 to $70,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)
$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $40,000.

* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.

Master's Degree in Kinesiology with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$15000 per year for 2 years.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone Amount
First submission of thesis by the end of the 5th semester of full-time registration
$2,000
Language training
$250
Total $2,250

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents) $10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students) $20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)
$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies
$17,500 to $40,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)
$500 to $50,000

* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.

Desired Profile

- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Biomedical Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Kinesiology

Required Documentation

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Find Out More

Katia Turcot
Professeure titulaire
Département de kinésiologie
katia.turcot@kin.ulaval.ca