PhD in Indigenous Studies at Institut national de la recherche scientifique in Québec, Canada is a doctorate in Indigenous Focus programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 30,165 per year (CAD 5,197 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Indigenous Focus
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 5,197 / year
International tuition: CAD 30,165 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This 90-credit interdisciplinary doctoral programme in Indigenous studies combines six courses (21 credits, five mandatory and one elective) with a 69-credit thesis. Teaching draws on approaches developed with Indigenous communities, including talking circles, knowledge-sharing workshops, and meetings with Indigenous knowledge holders, alongside conventional seminar instruction. The curriculum is designed to build both disciplinary expertise in the humanities and social sciences and a grounded understanding of Indigenous perspectives and methodologies. Graduates pursue careers as researchers, consultants, social-policy officers, and academics. The programme leads to the degree of Philosophiae doctor (Ph.D.) and can be completed full-time in four years or part-time in six years. Admission is possible in the fall, winter, or summer term, and applicants must identify a research supervisor and demonstrate prior engagement with Indigenous-studies themes in their application before being admitted.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in the humanities, social sciences, or a related field, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.2 on 4.3 (or the equivalent); files with an average between 2.7 and 3.2 may still be reviewed by the admissions committee. The motivation letter must demonstrate prior engagement with Indigenous-studies themes and adequate preparatory knowledge. Applicants need a good spoken and written knowledge of French and a good reading comprehension of English, and must identify a research supervisor at the time of application.
Application Details
Start Date:September, January and May
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