Prizes list and description
A total of 10 thesis prizes are available each year, six for PhD theses and four for master’s theses. Prizes are awarded in June.
Prizes for master's thesis |
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The Commission on graduate studies in humanities prize | Awarded annually for an outstanding master’s thesis in one of the disciplines in the Commission on graduate studies in humanities |
The Commission on graduate studies in sciences prize | Awarded annually for an outstanding master’s thesis in one of the disciplines in the Commission on graduate studies in sciences. |
Joseph De Koninck prize | Awarded for the best master’s thesis in an interdisciplinary or collaborative program. |
Prizes for doctorate thesis |
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Governor general's gold medals | Three gold medals awarded to the best doctoral thesis, one in each of the following branches: 1- Arts, Social Sciences, Law and Education; 2- Sciences and Engineering; 3- Health Sciences, Medecine and Interdisciplinary programs. |
Pierre Laberge prize | Two Pierre Laberge prizes awarded to the best doctoral thesis, one in the Humanities, and one in the Sciences |
Joseph De Koninck prize | Awarded for the best doctoral thesis in an interdisciplinary or collaborative program. |