Trottier scholarship

The program competition will award a total of four (4) scholarships. This number may vary depending on the number and quality of applications submitted.

The maximum annual scholarship amount depends on the program followed:

Master's research: $13,500 / year Doctorate: $17,000 / year

For recipients of other scholarships, this amount may be reduced, so that the total so that the total of all awards does not exceed $50,000 per year, including the present award and the mandatory $5,000 increase by the research supervisor.

Should the amount of the award be reduced due to the accumulation of other awards the amount of the supervisor's increase will be calculated proportionally.

The scholarship is renewable annually, for a maximum duration of two (2) years at the master's research level and three (3) years at the doctoral level. The application for renewal must include a progress report signed by the research supervisor, and must be submitted no later than the anniversary date of the award.

This competition is open exclusively to students whose field of research is deemed compatible with the IET's mission (see program objectives).

In addition, to be accepted, candidates must be enrolled in a research master's or doctoral program at one of the three Campus Montréal institutions

a) for no more than two semesters (first registration fall 2023 at the earliest)

OR

b) be eligible to enroll in a research master's or doctoral program in anticipation of beginning studies within one year of admission (first registration in summer 2024, fall 2024 or winter 2025).

Completion of the bachelor's degree with a minimum academic average (or equivalent) according to the institution to which you belong:

• HEC: 3.5/4.3
• Polytechnique: 3.25/4
• UdeM: 3.5/4.3

Completion of Master's degree (if applicable) with minimum academic average (or equivalent) according to institution:

• HEC: 3.8/4.3
• Polytechnique: 3.5/4
• UdeM: 3.8/4.3

A commitment from the research supervisor to increase the bursary by at least $5,000 per year.

From among the applications accepted, the selection of recipients in each of the study cycles will be based on the following criteria:

• Quality of academic record
• aptitude for research
• Relevant research experience
• Scientific quality and societal relevance of research project

A selection committee will be responsible for evaluating the applications.

Students interested in the competition must submit an application file, consisting of the following items:

• Completed application form.
• A copy of all university transcripts, as submitted with the application.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (to be sent directly to the IET by the author).
• Submissions must be made by e-mail to bourses@iet.polymtl.ca . The subject of the message must include the words "Bourses Trottier".

Before receiving the scholarship, recipients must submit a Scholarship Acceptance File, consisting of the following items:

• Completed scholarship confirmation form.
• A letter from the research director committing to a minimum annual supplement of $5,000 to the present bursary.
• Applications must be submitted by e-mail to bourses@iet.polymtl.ca. The subject of the message must include the words "Acceptance of Trottier Fellowship".

On each anniversary date of the award, recipients must submit a Bursary Renewal Application, consisting of the following items:

• Completed scholarship confirmation form.
• The progress report, signed by the research supervisor.
• A letter from the research supervisor committing to a minimum annual bonus of $5,000 for the current fellowship.
• Submissions must be made by e-mail to bourses@iet.polymtl.ca . The subject of the message must include the words "Bourses Trottier Renewal".

Notes :

• Only complete applications will be evaluated.
• All text must be single-spaced in 11-point font.
• Submit PDF files only. If scanned, please ensure legibility.

File items must be clearly identified; use a nomenclature that includes the candidate's first and last name and the nature of the document (e.g.: Tremblay_Jeanne-Releve_Notes.pdf).