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Claire Mountford

Doctoral Student

Political Studies

BA in Political Science, Wilfrid Laurier University | MA in Political Studies, Queen’s University

Doctoral Student

16cim1@queensu.ca

Mackintosh-Corry Hall, C306

Supervisor: Elizabeth Goodyear-Grant

Fields

Gender and politics (primary); Canadian politics (secondary)

Research Interests

Violence against women in politics, barriers faced by women in politics, and media coverage of women in politics.

Experiences

Graduate research fellowship under the supervisor of Dr. Quinn Albaugh related to political parties in New Brunswick, extensive experience in the non-profit sector specializing in gender based violence related initiatives and organizations.

Honours and Awards

Targeted Engagement Grant, June 2023

Issued by Department of National Defence

Project titled Understanding Hybrid Warfare in the era of Great Power Competition: The Role of Gender in Disinformation Campaigns - funded, work beginning in the fall of 2023 (Value: $40,405)

Ontario Graduate Scholarship, September 2022

Issued by The Ontario Government

The OGS program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in eligible doctoral programs in Canada. (Value: $15,000)

Canada Graduate Scholarship, September 2022

Issued by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

The CGS-M program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in eligible master’s programs in Canada. (Value: $17,500)

Queen's Tri-Agency Recipient Recognition Award, September 2022

Issued by Queen’s University

The Tri-Agency Recipient Recognition Award (TARRA) is awarded to graduate students starting Year 1 in a graduate program who have been awarded a Master’s scholarship from NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR. (Value: $5,000)

Teaching Assistantship, September 2022

Issued by Queen’s University (Value: $11,331)

Wilfrid Laurier Excellence Scholarship, September 2019

Issued by University of Sussex

The Wilfrid Laurier Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students who achieved high academic standing in the first two years of undergraduate study. (Value £1,675)