Graduate funding
Funding opportunities are available to support students throughout their graduate studies in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
Students accepted into a graduate program in the department may be eligible for several forms of funding. While it is typical for accepted students to receive some form of financial support, funding cannot be guaranteed. Note that entrance awards are available to September (fall term) applicants only.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for external grants and scholarships, including those offered through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ). Eligibility rules differ according to the funding program.
Entrance awards
Successful applicants are automatically considered for entrance awards at the time of admission. Top-ranking applicants may be offered one or more awards through the School of Graduate Studies.
In-program awards
In-program funding opportunities are available to help students disseminate their research and enhance their graduate experience.
Cary Boucock Memorial Awards
The Cary Boucock Memorial Award supports student participation in scholarly conferences. Established in 2000 as a tribute to Cary Boucock, a beloved faculty member of the department, the award was created through contributions from the Boucock family, department faculty and staff, and an original donation from the Société du Congrès Mondial de Sociologie.
All undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology are eligible to apply. Two awards are given annually to support conference participation.
Applications are typically due in February and recipients announced in March.
The application period is currently closed.
Faculty-wide awards
In-program awards are also available to graduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science.
External awards
Government agencies offer a range of master's, doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships and scholarships each year. Current students, as well as students in their final year of an master's or undergraduate program who intend to pursue graduate studies in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, are strongly encouraged to explore these opportunities.
Eligibility requirements vary by program and funding agency. Please consult the official websites for full details.
Funding is available through the following agencies:
Other forms of financial support
Teaching assistantships
A number of teaching assistantships are available to graduate students, distributed both as entrance awards for first-year students and as open positions throughout the program.
Positions are announced within the department and all program students are invited to submit applications to the course instructor.
Research assistantships
Research assistantships may be offered by faculty members who hold active research grants. Each contract is established individually between a student and a faculty member. Wages are standardized by Concordia University.
Students interested in research assistantship opportunities are encouraged to review available positions and contact the relevant faculty member directly.