Dr. Jane Jenson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jane Jenson is a significant figure in Canadian social science research, specializing in issues related to social citizenship, representation, and political economy. A professor in the Department of Political Science at the Université de Montréal since 1993, she previously taught at Carleton University in the early 1970s. Her research has notably influenced the understanding of the effects of economic changes on public policies and the relationship between citizens and the state. Jenson's concept of 'citizenship regime' has been widely referenced in prestigious journals, making her analyses crucial in the field of social policy. She has also actively participated in the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research and has studied the roles of women in politics and gender-based inequalities. Her work has garnered several awards, including the Trudeau Prize in 2005 and recognition from the Royal Society of Canada. Jenson held the Canada Research Chair in Citizenship and Governance and continues to explore themes within social policy and community organization, particularly regarding the social and political dynamics affecting citizenship in Canada, Europe, and Latin America.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

1993-09-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, Canada

Teaching and researching social policies and political economy.

Awards

#2005

Trudeau Prize

#1989

Royal Society of Canada Fellow

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Excellence Award

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.