Why become a CEN member?

Benefits of CEN Membership

Being a member of the Centre d'études nordiques has many benefits, including access to unique resources and opportunities. Below is a partial list showcasing some membership benefits. You will also find links in the various sections, or information, on how to become a member.

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Student Members

Financing

• Numerous CEN scholarships and awards;
• Possibility to apply to the FRQNT international internship program via CEN;
• Support in the preparation of applications for the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP).

Networking and communication opportunities

• Free participation in the CEN annual conference, including transportation;
• Free participation in the spring meeting, including transportation;
• Participation in 5@7 Nordicité events and other local activities;
• Writing articles for the "student perspective" section of the CEN Bulletin.

Research in the North

• Priority access to CEN infrastructure and research stations in Nunavik and Nunavut;
• Access to numerous SILA network climate data via Nordicana D; 
• Co-production of research with northern communities;
• Access to CEN's northern expertise and logistics.

Training courses

• Information on training relevant to work in northern and remote areas;
• Training in snowmobile mechanics and firearm manipulation;
• Participation in intercultural workshops;
• Scholarships for non-credited training.

To become a member, your dissertation (or PDF) supervisor and/or co-supervisor must be a regular CEN member or collaborator CEN member and you should follow the instructions on the membership page by clicking here and selecting the "membership" tab at the top.

Regular and Collaborator Member Status for Researchers

Financing

• Substantial discounts for your stays (and those of your students) at the northern stations of the CEN network in Nunavik and Nunavut;
• Financial support for aircraft chartering in Nunavik;
• CEN promotional codes for significant flight and cargo discounts with Air Inuit and First Air airlines;
• Research funding related to trans-axial projects (Research Area 4);
• Discount on analyses at the radiochronology laboratory;
• Punctual financial support for federating initiatives and invited speakers;
• Many CEN scholarships and awards for your students.

Research in the North

• Priority access to CEN infrastructures and research stations in Nunavik and Nunavut;
• Access to the research vessel Louis-Edmond Hamelin;
• Access to numerous SILA network environmental data via Nordicana D;
• Co-production of research with northern communities;
• Access to CEN's northern expertise.

Networking and collaborative research opportunities

• Participation in the CEN annual conference;
• Participation in the spring meeting;
• Participation in workshops and research on trans-axial projects (Research Area 4);
• Opportunities for collaboration with other researchers from various fields of expertise, with the support of CEN professionals.

Others

• Numerous training courses for you and your students (e.g. first aid in isolated areas);
• Wide distribution network for offers of study projects or jobs in your laboratory.

To become a member, follow the instructions on the membership page by clicking here.

Professional Members / Research Staff

Networking and communication opportunities

• Free participation in the CEN annual conference;
• Free participation in the spring meeting;
• Participation in 5@7 Nordicité events and other local activities;
• Possibility of writing articles for the CEN Bulletin.

Research in the North

• Priority access to CEN infrastructures and research stations in Nunavik and Nunavut;
• Access to the research vessel Louis-Edmond Hamelin;
• Access to numerous SILA network environmental data via Nordicana D;
• Co-production of research with northern communities;
• Access to CEN's northern expertise.

Training courses

• Information on relevant training for work in northern and remote areas;
• Training in snowmobile mechanics and firearm manipulation;
• Participation in intercultural workshops.

To become a member, your supervisor must be a CEN member. Simply send your contact details, as well as the start and end dates of your contract to Claudia (claudia.zimmermann@cen.ulaval.ca).