Personalized Support

Studying in research is challenging. Moving from undergraduate to graduate studies is only accomplished through adaptation:

• Learning methods vary;
• The journey is not a straight line;
• Students must learn to become independent in their academic careers and make their own choices to define their researcher profile.

At the UdeS, we are committed to making this transition as seamless as possible.

To this end, we have simplified the administrative processes and allocated more resources to implementing adapted and personalized tools. In addition, our Directive relative à l'encadrement aux études supérieures en recherche (Directive on Graduate Research Support) reinforces the actions already undertaken at the University, while specifying the role of the main players involved, as well as the links between the various components to ensure the quality of supervision.

Quality supervision provides students with a personalized, rich, diversified and friendly learning and development environment that contributes to their success and professional development.

A mentoring committee for each student: A proven model!

Our mentoring committee model, which is implemented in every program of studies, significantly facilitates the integration of students in their research group, which results in reducing their risks of isolation - unfortunately, this is well documented in research problematics - and helps them develop their professional network.

Tools to help you succeed right from the beginning of your graduate studies!

Each student making their debut in research can therefore adapt more easily to their lifestyle as a researcher through: 

• The signing of the accord de collaboration (collaboration agreement) enables the research advisor and the student to be explicitly aware of their roles and responsibilities, and to express mutual expectations from the beginning of the supervision relationship;
• The use of a plan de formation personnalisé (personalized training plan) that supports progress through the program and promotes the smooth and regular progress of studies;
• Online and personalized applications for easy management of their academic career;
• Continuously updated electronic portfolio regardless of the program of studies;
• A Guide to Good Practices, for students and research advisors.

These measures have a great impact: The duration of master’s and doctoral studies is shortened, and the success rate increased.

Our primary mission is this: Training a high-quality next generation in research by providing them with the tools to define themselves.