Call for applications for the 7th RIISQ scholarship program - Postdoctoral fellowship, 2027-2028 competition
The RIISQ is launching its seventh scholarship program for the 2027-2028 period with a call for applications for a postdoctoral fellowship.
Objective: With this call, the RIISQ seeks to support a postdoctoral research project aimed at improving the theoretical conceptualization of flooding and other risks related to hydrometeorological hazards and their consequences in Quebec. Proposed projects must be wholly or partially part of a systemic risk approach, in order to move beyond the exclusive study of the hazard itself and examine the interactions between natural processes and the social, economic, institutional, and territorial factors that shape risks, preparedness, adaptation, response, and recovery capacities, as well as the conceptual and theoretical frameworks that allow for a better understanding of these dynamics.
Fellowship value and duration : The competition is funded by a $70,000 grant to cover a one-year postdoctoral fellowship. The terms of the postdoctoral fellowship (including salary, benefits, and other conditions) will depend on the host university’s regulations. The maximum period covered by the fellowship is 12 months (1 year), beginning no earlier than May 1, 2027, and ending no later than April 30, 2028, and ending no later than September 1, 2027, and ending August 31, 2028.
Deadline: The complete application must be submitted by email in a single PDF document to bourses@riisq.ca no later than January 15, 2027, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST. To apply for this fellowship: please consult the CALL FOR APPLICATIONS GUIDE and use the APPLICATION FORM below.
Call for applications for the 7th RIISQ scholarship program - Excellence Scholarships in Doctoral Research, 2027-2029 Competition
The Quebec Intersectoral Flood Network (RIISQ) is launching its seventh scholarship program for the 2027-2029 period with a call for applications for research excellence scholarships.
Objective: With this call for applications, the RIISQ seeks to support graduate research projects that contribute to a better understanding of flooding, its causes, and its consequences in Quebec. Proposed projects must be part or part of a systemic risk approach, moving beyond the exclusive study of the hazard itself to examine the interactions between natural processes and the social, economic, institutional, and territorial factors that shape risks, preparedness, adaptation, response, and recovery capacities, as well as the conceptual and theoretical frameworks that allow for a better understanding of these dynamics. The RIISQ Research Excellence Scholarships offer financial assistance to graduate students whose research topic aligns with at least one of its five (5) research themes (https://riisq.ca/fr/axes-de-recherche-2/).
Scholarship Value and Duration: Three two-year graduate scholarships of $35,000 each (total $70,000 per recipient). A third-year extension is possible depending on funding availability. The maximum period covered by the scholarship must be from May 1, 2027 to April 30, 2029 or from September 1, 2027 to August 31, 2029.
Deadline: The complete application must be submitted by email in a single PDF document to bourses@riisq.ca no later than January 15, 2027 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST. To apply for a scholarship please consult the CALL FOR APPLICATIONS GUIDE and use the APPLICATION FORM below.
RIISQ - Student Outreach Grants
The Réseau Inondations InterSectoriel du Québec (RIISQ) is offering outreach grants to its student members. To apply for this grant, you must:
- Be a student member of the RIISQ network enrolled in a graduate program at a Quebec university;
- Present a paper or poster as the lead author at a scientific event (conference, congress, symposium) taking place in person in Quebec or elsewhere;
- Have a paper proposal officially accepted by the event’s organizing committee;
- Complete the attached form and include proof of acceptance to the scientific
- event (a copy of the email confirming in-person participation) and the call for
- papers or the program (if available);
- Submit applications to recherche@riisq.ca by the deadline.
Funding is awarded through a competitive process in the following amounts:
- $450 for an event held in Quebec province or Ottawa city
- $900 for an event outside Quebec (in Canada or internationally, excluding Ottawa)
- A limited number of grants are available for each year (up to a maximum of $4,500).
RIISQ - Student Engagement Awards
The Réseau Inondations InterSectoriel du Québec (RIISQ) presents two annual awards to recognize the involvement of its student members in organizing the network’s activities, their representation on governing bodies (committees and the board), or their personal initiatives.
To be eligible, the following conditions must be met:
- The involvement must not be directly related to the student’s thesis or dissertation, although it may involve knowledge transfer or the popularization of research outside the student’s scientific discipline;
- The individual must be a student member of RIISQ and enrolled in a graduate program at a Quebec university;
- The involvement must not be an activity for which the student is paid (salary) by RIISQ;
- The completed form must be attached, and an up-to-date CV be sent to recherche@riisq.ca before the deadline.
Thèsez-vous Scholarships for RIISQ Student Members
Are you a student member of the RIISQ and interested in participating in the Thèsez-vous? program? From November 27, 2025, to November 26, 2026, you may be eligible for:
- One $335 scholarship applicable to all writing retreats.
- One $68.50 scholarship applicable to all in-person and online activities (for example, 11 writing blocks)
- Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last. To obtain the codes, please write to info@riisq.ca.
Fonds de recherche du Québec – FRQ-Mitacs Acceleration Practicum Scholarship
Are you a master’s or doctoral student who would like to gain work experience in a practice setting? This program offers scholarships of $13,000 to $15,000 to allow graduate students under the FRQ’s Society and Culture sector to complete a 4- to 6-month practicum.
Deadline: March 31, 2027, or until funds are exhausted
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