Alexandre-Parks
Doctoral Scholarships
Investing in the next generation of scientists
A PASSION THAT LIVES ON
Alexandre believed deeply in the power of science and medical research. His passion for discovery continues today through the young scientists supported by the Alexandre-Parks Foundation.
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF RESEARCH
Since 2021, the Alexandre-Parks Foundation has awarded doctoral scholarships to support local medical research and the next generation of scientists.
$85,000
AWARDED IN DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS
SINCE 2021
A NEW CHAPTER
$30,000
TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP
3 YEARS
OF SUPPORT
$10,000
PER YEAR
In 2026, the Foundation launched a new three-year doctoral scholarship program, providing stable and structured financial support to the next generation of local scientists.
WHO CAN APPLY
The scholarships are open to full-time PhD students in life sciences at the Université de Moncton whose research focuses on:
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES
BREAST CANCER
PULMONARY FIBROSIS
INFLAMMATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE · MAY 15
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A RIGOROUS AND INDEPENDENT PROCESS
Applications are evaluated through a rigorous scientific review conducted by an independent external committee, entirely separate from the Foundation and the applicants.
This process ensures impartiality, fairness, and scientific rigor.
2026 · FIRST RECIPIENT
NOÉMIE GOURDON
First recipient of the new Alexandre-Parks Doctoral Scholarship Program
$30,000
OVER THREE YEARS
Noémie Gourdon is the first recipient of the Foundation’s new Alexandre-Parks Doctoral Scholarship Program. She will receive $30,000 over three years to pursue her doctoral studies and research at the Université de Moncton.
“I am grateful to receive the Alexandre-Parks Doctoral Scholarship. It will allow me to fully dedicate myself to my doctoral project in order to advance knowledge in my field of research.”
— Noémie Gourdon
PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Jérémie Doiron—$15,000
The Alexandre-Parks Foundation is proud to recognize Jérémie Doiron as a recipient of the 2025–2026 Alexandre-Parks Doctoral Scholarship.
Jérémie Doiron was awarded a $10,000 doctoral scholarship to support his research and scientific training. An additional $5,000 doctoral scholarship was also awarded to him during the 2025–2026 academic year, bringing his total scholarship funding to $15,000.
The scholarships were awarded through a rigorous selection process conducted by an independent scientific committee, ensuring an impartial and fair evaluation of the applications received.
The Alexandre-Parks Foundation warmly congratulates Jérémie Doiron and wishes him continued success in his academic and scientific pursuits.
“The Alexandre-Parks Doctoral Scholarship represents, in my eyes, a sincere commitment from the Foundation, its donors, and local communities to advancing health sciences research at the Université de Moncton. Thanks to this scholarship, I can devote more time to the research I conduct and less time to preparing scholarship and grant applications. There is something particularly reassuring about knowing that this support often comes from people we know personally, and everyone involved can be proud to know that, through their support, local scientists can focus on science. The fact that this scholarship exists in Alexandre’s honour is a source of motivation to persevere when things do not go as planned in the laboratory, knowing that he would have done the same in our place.”
— Jérémie Doiron
Marie-France Soucy—$10,000
Vanessa Veilleux—$5,000
The Alexandre-Parks Foundation is pleased to support Marie-France Soucy and Vanessa Veilleux in their doctoral studies and research.
These scholarships were awarded following a rigorous evaluation of applications by an independent scientific committee, ensuring that the funds support promising and dedicated young scientists.
The Alexandre-Parks Foundation warmly congratulates both recipients and wishes them continued success in their research and academic pursuits.
“I am passionate about my doctoral project on inflammatory arthritis, and thanks to the financial support of the Alexandre-Parks Foundation, I am able to devote more time to research. Receiving not only financial support, but also the encouragement of such a wonderful foundation, is an important source of motivation for me to pursue my career as a researcher.”
— Marie-France Soucy
Vanessa Veilleux—$10,000
The Alexandre-Parks Foundation is proud to recognize Vanessa Veilleux as the recipient of the 2023–2024 Alexandre-Parks Doctoral Scholarship, valued at $10,000.
Vanessa’s outstanding achievements and dedication to research reflect the values at the heart of the Alexandre-Parks Foundation. Her research is closely connected to the scientific field explored by Alexandre Parks during his doctoral studies.
“I would like to sincerely thank you for providing financial support and recognizing the quality and importance of current research in the province. I can confirm that it is thanks to scholarships like this that young researchers like me are encouraged to pursue their graduate studies.”
— Vanessa Veilleux
Vanessa Veilleux—$10,000
The Alexandre-Parks Foundation is proud to recognize Vanessa Veilleux as the recipient of the 2022–2023 Alexandre-Parks Doctoral Scholarship, valued at $10,000.
Her outstanding academic record impressed the selection committee, which highlighted the innovative nature, relevance, and strong potential of her research project.
Alexandre Parks was unable to complete his doctoral studies, but Vanessa’s research continues work in a scientific field closely connected to Alexandre’s research.
“I would like to thank the Alexandre-Parks Foundation for the generous Alexandre-Parks graduate scholarship awarded to me this year. I am deeply honoured to be working on the research project initiated by Alexandre. I must say that Alexandre’s story and journey greatly inspire me. His resilience, determination, and perseverance are a true source of inspiration for me.”
— Vanessa Veilleux
Vanessa Veilleux—$5,000
The Alexandre-Parks Foundation is proud to have awarded Vanessa Veilleux its inaugural Alexandre-Parks Doctoral Scholarship, valued at $5,000, for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Her outstanding academic record impressed the selection committee, which recognized the innovative nature, relevance, and potential impact of her research project.
Alexandre Parks was unable to complete his doctoral studies, but Vanessa’s research continues work in a scientific field closely connected to the research he had undertaken.
“Much more than just financial assistance, this scholarship is a true encouragement for me to continue my academic journey. In addition, this scholarship gives me the opportunity to devote myself to my studies and to the advancement of science.”
—Vanessa Veilleux