Qualitative research in anthropology and public health

Description

The Chair is looking for motivated students with an interest in conducting graduate studies in health anthropology on questions related to public health issues, programs and interventions, particularly in the field of infectious disease prevention.

Research Field

- Anthropology
- Medical anthropology
- Qualitative research
- Applied research
- Infectious diseases prevention
- Immunization

Research Supervisor

Ève Dubé

Research Environment

CIHR Applied Public Health Chair on Anthropology and Vaccine Hesitancy, INSPQ-ULaval

The CIHR Applied Public Health Chair on Anthropology and Vaccine Hesitancy, INSPQ-ULaval is a research program developed through a partnership between the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) and the Université Laval. Starting in 2022, the Chair's mission over the next five years will be to study the individual, socio-cultural, structural and historical factors that influence the acceptance of vaccination in order to identify and evaluate intervention strategies that promote vaccination in an equitable, sustainable and effective manner

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Anthropology

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$25000 per year for 1 year.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Full-time progression	$2,375
Successful completion of the retrospective exam	$1,850
Successful completion of the prospective exam	$1,850
Data collection	$1,850
Dissertation-writing	$1,850
First submission of dissertation	$1,850
Custom milestone	$2,375
Total	$14,000

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)	$1,000 to $2,000
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 $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 Anthropology with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$17500 per year for 1 year.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Program activity	$420
First submission of thesis	$700
Custom milestone	$280
Total	$1,400

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	$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

- Social Sciences, Theology and Philosophy
- Politics
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Community Health
- Philosophy and ethics

Requirements and Conditions

- Autonomy
- Rigor
- Interest in interdisciplinary research
- Interpersonal skills (teamwork, communication)
- Ability to read and write in English and French
- Average grade point average in the program or degree equal to or higher than 3.2 out of 4.33

Required Documentation

- Text about research interests
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:
- A letter of motivation outlining the theme(s) in which the student wishes to specialize, the date on which the candidate is available to begin graduate studies, and the contact information of two people who can provide references.
- The research themes for the Master's and PhD project proposals are available on the Chair's website (www.anthropologie-vaccination.chaire.ulaval.ca).

Find Out More

Catherine Pelletier
Département d'anthropologie
anthropologie.vaccination@ulaval.ca