Public Scholars
Each year, Concordia selects a cohort of PhD students to represent the university's excellence in research. These scholars share the significance of their work beyond academia through public events and in publications like the Montreal Gazette, Le Devoir and the Conversation Canada.
Meet the current Scholars
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Media inquiries
To request an interview with one of Concordia's Public Scholars, please get in touch with the media relations team.
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Program history
The Public Scholars program was launched in 2016, in partnership with the Montreal Gazette, to showcase the outstanding research being conducted by Concordia’s doctoral students. In 2022, the program was expanded to include partnerships with Le Devoir and The Conversation. The program was also revamped to provide more doctoral students with the unique professional development training Public Scholars receive. These changes help enhance the program’s impact through individualized coaching, modernized communication channels and new partnerships.
Program objectives
Public engagement — Support PhD students in articulating the significance of emerging research beyond academia through communications training.
Measuring impact — Raise awareness of the importance of research in the modern knowledge economy by tracking Scholar’s public engagement.
Professional development — Prepare Scholars for a wide range of career opportunities through training sessions and greater self-awareness of their skills and research impact.
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