Welcome to the Institut national de la recherche scientifique
Would you like to help solve society's major challenges through science? INRS is dedicated exclusively to graduate level research and training.
Studying to develop knowledge. Through research.
Pursuing a master's or doctorate at INRS means becoming part of an elite group of young scientists, as reflected in our programs of study focused on current issues and our high-impact research projects.
Be part of the next generation of scientists
Contribute to the future of society. Through research.
Companies, educational institutions and external organizations: the next major scientific discovery depends on all of us. At INRS, working together stimulates all our partners and allows them to shine, while advancing society as a whole.
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November 10, 2025
Academic Life
UQAT and INRS highlight the historic scope of the James Bay and Northern Quebec AgreementAs part of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA), the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) and the Institut national de…
November 3, 2025
Research Grants
$5 million to assess the CO₂ geological storage potential in Québecanglo giroux
October 16, 2025
INRS Publications
INRS launches Le bonheur de penser loin des rumeurs de la ville by Bernard VachonThematic report
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