Guaranteed minimum financial support
The Faculty’s commitment to the next generation of scientists
Since the fall of 2025, the Faculty of Pharmacy at Université Laval has guaranteed every master’s and doctoral student in pharmaceutical sciences or pharmacoepidemiology at least $22,000 in funding per year.
This measure aims to:
- Give students viable access to a challenging and rewarding learning environment
- Support academic and scientific success
- Provide personalized support throughout each student’s studies
How the measure came about
This initiative arose from a survey conducted at Université Laval by the Faculty of Pharmacy’s Association of Pharmacy Student Researchers (ACCEP), which revealed significant financial challenges for some students and the need for structured and predictable support.
In response, the faculty assembly adopted this measure by a majority vote, speaking to the faculty’s and administration’s commitment to the next generation of scientists.
Terms of funding
The minimum amount of $22,000 can come from different sources depending on the student’s plans and needs.
Scholarships
- Université Laval
- Teaching and Research Fund (FER)
- Partner foundations
- Granting agencies
- Research centre competitions
Contracts and laboratory funds
- Teaching, research, or support contracts
- Research funding from the host laboratory
- External partners
Questions?
Benoît Drolet
Director of the Master’s and Doctorate Programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences
benoit.drolet@pha.ulaval.ca
Olivier Barbier
Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
olivier.barbier@pha.ulaval.ca