Dr. Adib Bencherif

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Adib Bencherif is an Assistant Professor at the Université de Sherbrooke in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, specializing in the fields of political science and applied politics. He holds a PhD in Political Studies from the University of Ottawa and has a Master of Arts from Laval University. His research interests include identity conflicts, Tuareg elites, political memories, political violence, and political science methodologies. Adib has considerable teaching experience and has held various academic positions, including director and course lecturer at notable institutions. He has been active in securing research funding, participating in numerous workshops and forums focused on the political dynamics in the Sahel, including the examination of nomadic communities and their influence on regional stability. Among his notable awards is the Pius Adesanmi Early Career Research Excellence Award from the Canadian Association of African Studies, recognizing his significant contributions to the field. Bencherif has presented extensively at national and international conferences and actively collaborates on significant research projects addressing misinformation, political risk, and transitional justice in conflict zones.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Université de Sherbrooke • Quebec, Canada

Responsible for overseeing research and academic programs.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Université de Sherbrooke • Quebec, Canada

Engaged in teaching and conducting research in applied political studies.

Course Lecturer

— Present

University of Florida • Gainesville, Florida, USA

Taught various courses related to political science.

Course Lecturer

— Present

Université d'Ottawa • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for teaching and guiding students in their studies.

Teaching Assistant

— Present

Université d'Ottawa • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Assisted in the delivery of course content and support to students.

Teaching Assistant

— Present

Université Laval • Quebec, Canada

Supported faculty members and facilitated student learning.

Research Assistant

— Present

Université Laval • Quebec, Canada

Assisted in various research projects in political studies.

Awards

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Pius Adesanmi Early Career Research Excellence Award

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.