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

Web Site

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
Fast-track admission scholarship	$500
Scholarship for the submission of the collaboration plan	$500
Doctoral examination success scholarship	$3,000
Advancement scholarship	$1,750
Writing scholarship I	$1,750
Writing scholarship II	$2,000
Initial thesis submission scholarship	$1,500
Total	$11,000

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)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$25,000 to $40,000$
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 $45,000.

_{* 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
Scholarship for the submission of the collaboration plan	$200
Perseverance scholarship	$500
Total	$700

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)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
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