Assistive technologies in rehabilitation

Description

Drs. Véronique Flamand and François Routhier conduct research in the following areas:
-Sensorimotor function of children and adults with neurological impairments (especially of the upper extremity)
-Use of assistive robotics technology for improving functional performance
-User-centered technology development, design and evaluation
-Use of sensors for clinical purposes
-Assessment of assistive technologies' contributions in the daily lives of individuals with impairments

Research Field

- Rehabilitation
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Kinesiology
- Engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Neuroscience

Research Supervisor

Véronique Flamand

Research Environment

Center for interdisciplinary research in rehabilitation and social integration (Cirris)

Cirris (www.cirris.ulaval.ca) is one of the four research centers of the CIUSSS Capitale-Nationale and is affiliated with Université Laval (Quebec City, Canada; www.ulaval.ca).
Research activities carried out at the Cirris focus on the personal factors (disabilities and limitations) and the environmental factors (obstacles and facilitating factors) that have an impact on social participation of individuals with physical disabilities.
The Cirris promotes the development of evidence-based practices through knowledge transfer, the research expertise of its members, and the collaboration with different sectors (clinical, government and communities).

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Clinical and Biomedical Sciences

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$18000 per year for 1 year.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Program progress award (S-1 to S-8)	8 x $525
Program progress award (S-9 to S-11)	3 x $200
Successful completion of Ph.D exam	$800
Submission of dissertation deposit before the end of the 12th semester	$2,000
Language training	$250
Total	$7,850

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$25,000 to $40,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $40,000.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Master's Degree in Clinical and Biomedical Sciences with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$15000 per year for 1 year.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
First submission of thesis by the end of the 5th semester of full-time registration	$2,000
Language training	$250
Total	$2,250

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Biomedical Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Kinesiology

Requirements and Conditions

-We are looking for motivated and proactive candidates.
-Candidates should have completed/ or be near completion of a 1st or 2nd degree in one of the following academic fields:
*Rehabilitation (occupational therapy, physical therapy) or other health sciences (e.g.: kinesiology);
*Engineering (mechanical, electrical or others);
*Social sciences.
-Excellent communication skills in English and French (written and oral) will be considered an asset. --Scholarships are available for specific projects. However, all candidates must apply for scholarship through various funding organizations such as: FRQ, CIHR, SSHRC, Cirris, Faculty of Medicine of Université Laval, etc.

Required Documentation

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Find Out More

Véronique Flamand
Professeure adjointe - Chercheuse
Centre interdisciplinaire de recherche en réadaptation et intégration sociale
veronique.flamand@fmed.ulaval.ca