Admission requirements
Candidates must meet the following conditions:
- Hold a master’s degree or its equivalent in Human or Social Sciences or Management, with a minimum average of A- (80%).
- Provide the following documents:
- Letter of intent (maximum 1000 words);
- Written confirmation of acceptance of thesis supervision by a professor from the Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation (or, exceptionally, a professor from another school of the Faculties of human sciences and philosophy);
- Two letters of recommendation from professors;
- Curriculum vitae.
- Participate in an interview with the program coordinators (to verify the candidate’s goals and his or her suitability for the program).
Supervisor Requirement
Before submitting your PhD application, you must identify a faculty member from the Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation who has agreed to supervise your research. Admission to the PhD in Social Innovation requires confirmation of supervision from a faculty member whose research aligns with your proposed project.
Finding a supervisor
As part of the PhD admissions process, prospective PhD students must identify and secure a suitable supervisor whose research interests align with their proposed project.
Steps to find a supervisor:
- Review faculty profiles: Explore the profiles of faculty members in the Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation to identify potential supervisors whose expertise matches your research interests.
- Contact potential supervisors: Once you have identified one or more suitable faculty members, contact them directly by email to discuss your proposed project and potential supervision.
- Confirm supervision: If a faculty member agrees to supervise your research, ask them for written confirmation and add this document to your application for admission.