Congratulations to Johanna Gaitán-Álvarez, Tiam Mahmoudian, Laura Chrétien, and Seyed Saman Vakili on receiving the 2024-2025 Doctoral Exam Preparation Scholarship!

5 February 2025

Congratulations to Johanna Gaitán-Álvarez, Tiam Mahmoudian, Laura Chrétien, and Seyed Saman Vakili on receiving the 2024-2025 Doctoral Exam Preparation Scholarship!

This $3,000 scholarship is designed to provide financial support to doctoral students as they prepare for their comprehensive exam, a crucial milestone in their academic journey. By offering this support, the program aims to promote excellence and help students achieve their academic goals.

Selection Criteria

Scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria:

  • Quality of the work plan: A well-structured and rigorous preparation plan demonstrating a thoughtful approach to tackling the different components of the exam.
  • Relevance of the strategies implemented: The use of effective and tailored methods to ensure success in the exam, including time management, knowledge review, and practical exercises.
  • Support from the research supervisor: Strong support from the supervisor, ensuring proper guidance and the feasibility of the preparation project.

This initiative is part of the 2021-2026 Action Plan for Success in Higher Education (PARES) by the Ministry of Higher Education, which aims to ensure that students complete their doctoral exam within six semesters.

This scholarship is a well-deserved recognition of the recipients’ dedication, rigor, and potential. Congratulations to all awardees on this remarkable achievement!


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