- Awards and Distinctions
This award from Fonds de recherche du Québec highlights French-language research publications in Québec.
Elsa Fortant, custom PhD candidate in digital studies and sociomusicology, wins the Louise-Dandurand Award.
Elsa Fortant, a custom PhD candidate in digital studies and sociomusicology at Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) under the supervision of Professor Nathalie Casemajor, took home the Louise-Dandurand Award in March. This distinction recognizing French-language research publications is awarded by Fonds de recherche du Québec – secteur Société et culture (FRQSC). Fortant is based at INRS’s Urbanisation Culture Société Research Centre.
Fortant’s article entitled “Dancefloor, prédrink et after : la construction d’une oreille techno par l’expérience collective et le corps au sein de la scène techno montréalaise” looks at how techno enthusiasts gather and interact through this musical culture.
“This is my first article as lead author. After two rejections it was finally published—and went on to win the prestigious Louise-Dandurand Award! I hope my journey inspires my fellow students to believe in their work and not give up, despite the obstacles. Receiving this recognition from FRQSC is truly an honour, and I still can’t quite believe it!”
Elsa Fortant, PhD candidate in digital studies and sociomusicology
Published in Les Cahiers de la Société québécoise de recherche en musique, this article is based on an ethnographic study conducted in Montréal. It explains that techno music appreciation is more than a festive event, extending to a broader concept of time before, during, and after. This perspective explains how techno music helps forge social bonds, creating a shared collective experience in the body and through listening.
“The role of French in scientific publications is crucial for ensuring that research and its findings are accessible to the Québec population. It also serves to promote Québec within the Francophonie.”
Rémi Quirion, Chief Scientist of Québec
About the Louise-Dandurand Award
This award promotes and highlights French-language research publications in Québec and within the Francophonie, encourages open access to research publications in French, and recognizes the social relevance and impact of Québec research. Each recipient is awarded $2,000.
Congratulations, Elsa!
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