Scholarships and Internships 2025 - 2026
Here are the current scholarships and internships opportunities available at the Research Chair.
There are other opportunities for short-term internships and/or part-time jobs, so if you are interested in gambling and addictions and would like to find out more about those opportunities, contact the Research Chair at lifestyle.lab@concordia.ca.
Short-term Internship on Gambling - 2025-2026
Description
Concordia University’s Research Chair on Gambling, funded by the FRQ-SC and the Fondation Mise sur toi, offers a short-term undergraduate internship on one of the Chair’s research axes : (i) gambling prevention; (ii) Indigenous studies.
Value and duration
The short-term internship can begin at any time during the year. The duration may be from 1 to 3 months, but award holders may re-apply. It can be combined as a supplement to an award from any external granting agency.
Eligibility
Candidates must be registered full-time or have been admitted to an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree program. Candidates must be supervised or co-supervised by a researcher affiliated to the Research Chair on Gambling. International candidates are responsible for obtaining the proper documents for their stay in
Quebec.
Application procedure
Candidates must submit the following:
- Letter of interest (1 page) stating the reason for applying for a Scholarship at the Research Chair;
- Unofficial transcripts;
- Curriculum vitae;
- One reference letters.
Please submit your application package by email, with Research Chair on
Undergraduate Gambling Scholarships in the subject line, to:
Dr. Sylvia Kairouz
Research Chair on Gambling
Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Concordia University
email: lifestyle.lab@concordia.ca
The Research Chair’s committee will contact the candidates after reviewing applications.
Master's Scholarship on Gambling - 2025-2026
Description
The Research Chair on Gambling, funded by the FRQ-SC and the Fondation Mise sur toi, offers an annual fellowship at the Master’s level. This fellowship seeks to encourage graduate research in the field of gambling under the aegis of the Research Chair. The research must be focused one of the following thematic poles: (i) gambling prevention; (ii) Indigenous studies.
Value and duration
The fellowship will be attributed upon admission to the Master’s program under the condition that the candidate be supervised or co-supervised by Dr. Sylvia Kairouz, holder of the Research Chair on Gambling. The value of the fellowship is $12,000 and can be combined with an award from any external funding agency.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree. Candidates must be full-time students who are either continuing their Master’s program or who have been admitted into a Master’s program. First year Master’s students will be given priority. Candidates must be supervised or co-supervised by a researcher affiliated to the Research Chair on Gambling. International candidates are responsible for obtaining the proper documents for their stay in Quebec.
Application procedure
Candidates must submit the following:
- Letter of interest (2 pages) stating the reason for applying for a Scholarship at the Research Chair;
- Research proposal (3 pages) in the field of gambling, elaborating on the research project, expected outcomes and deliverables;
- Official transcripts;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Proof of registration;
- Two reference letters.
Please submit your application package by email, with Research Chair on Gambling Master’s Fellowships in the subject line, to:
Dr. Sylvia Kairouz
Research Chair on Gambling
Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Concordia University
email: lifestyle.lab@concordia.ca
The Research Chair’s committee will contact the candidates after reviewing applications.
Doctoral Scholarship on Gambling - 2025-2026
Description
The Research Chair on Gambling, funded by the FRQ-SC and the Fondation Mise sur toi, offers an annual fellowship at the doctoral level. This fellowship seeks to encourage graduate research in the field of gambling under the aegis of the Research Chair. The research must be focused one of the following thematic poles: (i) gambling prevention; (ii) Indigenous studies.
Value and duration
The fellowship will be attributed upon admission to the doctoral program under the condition that the candidate be supervised or co-supervised by Dr. Sylvia Kairouz, holder of the Research Chair on Gambling. The value of the fellowship is $30,000 and can be combined with an award from any external funding agency.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree. Candidates must be full-time students who are either continuing their Doctoral program or who have been admitted into a Doctoral program. First year Ph.D. students will be given priority. Candidates must be supervised or co-supervised by a researcher affiliated to the Research Chair on Gambling. International candidates are responsible for obtaining the proper documents for their stay in Quebec.
Application procedure
Candidates must submit the following:
- Letter of interest (2 pages) stating the reason for applying for a Scholarship at the Research Chair;
- Research proposal (3 pages) in the field of gambling, elaborating on the research project, expected outcomes and deliverables;
- Official transcripts;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Doctoral program proof of registration;
- Two reference letters.
Please submit your application package by e-mail, with Research Chair on Gambling Scholarships/Fellowships in the subject line, to:
Dr. Sylvia Kairouz
Research Chair on Gambling
Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Concordia University
email: lifestyle.lab@concordia.ca
The Research Chair’s committee will contact the candidates after reviewing applications.