As a Vanier scholar, Jackson plans to build on the skills and knowledge he has acquired to become a leader in the field of developmental trauma. “I hope my research will contribute to the growing understanding of the wide-spread consequences of developmental trauma, including and beyond individual symptoms, and will serve to increase awareness about what individuals, families, communities, service providers, and policy makers can do to bolster their own and others’ ability to overcome adversity.”
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship program is valued at $150,000 over three years and is awarded annually to highly qualified doctoral students who demonstrate academic excellence, research potential and leadership.
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