Graduate studies

Stair Program

WHO CAN ENROL?

The Stair Program is open to master’s and doctoral students enrolled at Polytechnique Montréal, Université de Montréal or Université Laval whose research is supervised or co-supervised by a member of RampUp.

WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM OFFER?

Grants

– $10,000 per year for a maximum of two years for M.Sc. students
– $10,000 per year for a maximum of three years for Ph.D. students

Grant renewal is conditional on successful completion of 9 course credits and participation in the program’s interdisciplinary training modules

Students and research associates with young children may also be eligible for additional financial support through the Parent-Thèse program, including reimbursement of childcare costs. This funding is available upon request and subject to approval.

Interdisciplinary training modules

The Stair Program includes 80 hours of training to deepen expertise in areas such as:
Interdisciplinary collaboration
– Teamwork and group dynamics
– Contemporary societal and scientific challenges
– Good Manufacturing Practices
– Regulatory processes
– Research ethics and proposal writing
– Drug development and IP management

These training modules alternate between Montreal and Quebec City, with accommodation and travel expenses covered by the program.

They are designed and delivered in collaboration with:
– Polytechnique Montréal
– Université Laval
– Université de Montréal
– HEC Montréal
– Simon Fraser University
– Ethics Bowl Canada
–  Bridge Research Consortium

HOW DO I ENROL?

Contact the team member you wish to work with, complete the required form, and return it to them via email.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email us at info@ramp-up.ca