Dr. Cécile Van De Velde

Professor

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Biography

Cécile Van De Velde is a sociology professor at the Université de Montréal and has held the Canada Research Chair in Social Inequalities and Life Paths since 2015. She regularly collaborates with Radio Canada, particularly on the program 'Tout peut arriver.' Her research focuses on youth and life courses, with an international comparative perspective. She explores several social and political emotions essential to understanding current generational dynamics: revolt, hope, and solitude. She was a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs from 2021 to 2022.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Teaches and conducts research in sociology with a focus on social inequalities and youth.

Awards

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Knight of the National Order of Merit

2015-05-15
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Prix Italia 2014

2014-01-01
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Senior Research Prize of the Red Cross

2013-01-01
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Le Monde Award for University Research

2008-01-01

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.