The Montreal Exchange Research Scholarship in Derivative Instruments 2025

Are you conducting an innovative research project on a problem related to derivatives? Have an interest in current issues and emerging trends impacting the financial services industry including fintech, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, sustainable finance, ESG factors, or big data analytics?

Apply now for the opportunity to receive a scholarship for research in derivatives valuing up to $25,000. The application deadline is extended to Friday, July 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (ET).

The Montréal Exchange (MX) provides university students, through its Research Scholarship program, a forum to gain in-depth understanding and knowledge of the derivatives markets as well as funding for students' graduate studies at the doctorate level.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 18, 2025
• Value$25,000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorThe Montreal Exchange
• City to studyMontreal
• Course to studyAccounting , Actuarial Science , Economics , Finance , Mathematics
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

A scholarship for research in derivatives valuing up to $25,000

Requirements

To be eligible for the Research Scholarship in Derivative Instruments, students must:

1. Be enrolled full-time in a PhD program at a Canadian university in finance, mathematics, economics, financial engineering, accounting, actuarial science or any other related discipline.
2. Conduct a research project on derivatives, exchange-traded products, or another topic related to the activities of the Montréal Exchange.

Interview Dates and Process

The deadline for receipt of application and supporting documents is Friday, July 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (ET).

Application Documents

• Duly completed registration form
• Research project outline (2,000-word maximum)
• Cover letter / Letter of motivation (one pager)
• Curriculum vitae
• Official transcript of entire university career
• Proof of full-time enrollment in a PhD program
• Two letters of recommendation. One letter must be signed by your thesis supervisor or the chair of the thesis committee, and the other by a professor or an employer.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Duly completed registration form
• Research project outline (2,000-word maximum)
• Cover letter / Letter of motivation (one pager)
• Curriculum vitae
• Official transcript of entire university career
• Proof of full-time enrollment in a PhD program
• Two letters of recommendation. One letter must be signed by your thesis supervisor or the chair of the thesis committee, and the other by a professor or an employer.

Application and supporting documents must be sent via the Application Form.