Jules Léger Research Chairs

The purpose of the Jules Léger Endowment for the Faculty of Arts is to promote and advance the study of the Humanities and Social Sciences by providing support that engages StFX students and faculty with contemporary scholarship, creative pedagogy, and leadership training opportunities. The Endowment supports the Jules Léger Research Chairs in the Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as the Jules Léger Lecture Series in the Arts, student conferences and colloquia, faculty development in pedagogical and administrative leadership, and the Jules Léger Undergraduate Scholarship for Achievement in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Support from the Endowment shall take the form of the following five categories:

• The Jules Léger Lecture Series in the Arts 
• Student Conferences and Colloquia 
• Faculty Development in Pedagogical and Administrative Leadership
• The Jules Léger Undergraduate Scholarship for Achievement in the Humanities and Social Sciences
• The Jules Léger Research Chairs in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Current chairholders 

• Dr. Chris Lively, Department of Psychology, Jules Léger Research Scholar in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2026-2028)
• Dr. John Corbit, Department of Psychology, Jules Léger Research Scholar in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2026-2028)
• Dr. Maria Soledad Paz-MacKay, Department of Modern Languages, Jules Léger Research Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2026-2028) 
• Dr. Kailin Wright, Department of English, Jules Léger Scholar in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2025-2027) 
• Dr. Igor Shoikhedbrod, Department of Political Science, Jules Léger Scholar in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2025-2027)
• Dr. Megan MacGillivray, Interdisciplinary Health Program, Jules Léger Scholar in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2024-2026)
• Dr. Yvon Grenier, Department of Political Science Jules Léger Research Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2023-25) 
• Dr. Erin Mazerolle, Department of Psychology Jules Léger Scholar in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2023-25) 
• Dr. Kara Thompson, BASC in Health and Department of Psychology Jules Léger Scholar in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2023-25)
• Dr. Ken Penner, Department of Religious Studies Jules Léger Research Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2022-24) 
• Dr. Louis Groarke, Department of Philosophy Jules Léger Research Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2022-24) 
• Dr. Greg Tkacz, Department of Economics Jules Léger Research Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2021-23) 
• Dr. Lindsey Berrigan, Department of Psychology Jules Léger Scholar in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2021-23) 
• Dr. Susan Vincent, Department of Anthropology Jules Léger Research Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2020-23) 
• Dr. Kailin Wright, Department of English Jules Léger Scholar in the Humanities and Social Sciences (2020-23)

Applications 

Applications for funding from the Jules Léger Endowment for the Faculty of Arts may originate from Departments or Programs in the Arts Faculty, or from individuals within the university who are able to demonstrate that their applications are relevant to the Endowment’s purpose. All applications must follow current University travel policies and procedures.

All applications for funding from the Jules Léger Endowment must be made through StFX ROMEO Researcher Portal and must be accompanied by a clear indication of the category of the application.

Application instructions will be circulated by email by the Research Services Group prior to each application deadline. The Research Services Group and the AVPRGPS’s Office are not responsible for verifying that applications are complete; the applicant is solely responsible for submitting a completed application according to these terms.

The adjudication Committee will meet to consider applications three (3) times a year, on October 1, January 15, and April 1. Applications for the Jules Léger Research Chairs in the Humanities and Social Sciences will be considered on January 15. If one of these dates falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be the next working day.

The amount available to spend per year will be based on the university statement of investment policies and procedures. The revenue available each year will be based on the statement of investment policy and procedures, normally 4% of the 3-year rolling average of the endowment. The AVPRGPS will check annually with the Director of Development to assess the available funds for each academic year and communicate the amount with the Committee Members prior to the first meeting of the Committee.