The
Prix du Québec consists of two awards of £1,000 (each) offered by the Québec
Government Office in London
and administered by BACS. It is designed to assist researchers based in
the UK
to carry out research related to Québec by
facilitating a research visit to Québec. Projects that incorporate Québec
in a comparative approach (at least 50 % of the focus must be on Québec) are
also eligible.All applications are welcome, including
those from applicants unsuccessful in recent previous competitions.
One award will be given in each of the following categories: ●Masters and doctoral students ●Researchers and academic staff (including
postdoctoral researchers)
The award is not
intended to be used to cover tuition fees for postgraduate study. Applicants
are expected to be members of the British Association for Canadian Studies
(they may join at time of application) but need not have an
institutional affiliation.
The awards will be presented during the Annual Conference of the British
Association for Canadian Studies in March, and successful applicants will be
expected to present a paper on the outcome of their research at the next BACS
annual conference. It is expected that the award will be acknowledged in any
subsequent publication(s).
Application procedure
Applicants should
provide a brief outline of their proposed research (including methodology,
contextual background, plan and outcomes). Successful applications will have
the following characteristics: (i) investigate issues concerning Quebec
(includes comparative research where the focus on Quebec is at least 50%); (ii)
constitute an excellent research proposal (originality, coherence of arguments
and methodology); (iii) display applicant's abilities to deliver research
(previous relevant background, experience, publications, etc); (iv) is of value
to potential users outside or within the research community. A brief (one-page max.) CV should be included.
Deadline: 28 February of each year
(decision within 28 days).
Maximum Length: 1000 words.
A letter of recommendation, on headed paper, from an appropriate referee is also
required and should be sent with the application. Referees should
address the merits of the proposal and the ability of the applicant to
successfully carry out the research. The referee's letter may be sent by email
as an attachment. Any Award will be paid through the Research Office of the
applicant's institution.
Applicationsshould be sent by email,
please, to:
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If further information is required, please contact Jodie Robson,
Administrator, British Association for Canadian Studies, tel: 01289 387331 / mobile
07967 374554; email:
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