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International Office  

The International Office is responsible for managing academic partnerships, including collaboration agreements and dual-degree programs, as well as promoting international mobility opportunities for students and researchers. It also coordinates the reception of foreign delegations and organizes missions abroad to strengthen international relations. 

International Mobility

Séjourner à l’extérieur du Québec grâce au programme de mobilité internationale.


Opportunities

  • Conferences
  • Summer schools
  • Dual degrees
  • Joint supervision


Scholarships 

See all international mobility grants


Fonds pour stimuler le tourisme d’affaires international (FSTAI)

he Fonds pour stimuler le tourisme d’affaires international (FSTAI), launched by the Ministry of Tourism, aims to attract international business events to Québec by providing financial support. Entities involved in attracting events can receive assistance of up to $200,000, depending on the project.

This program covers various aspects, including the preparation of bids, the development of business plans, the organization of prospecting activities, and the implementation of incentives designed to attract international business events to Québec.

For more details on eligibility criteria and the application process, refer to the document (French only)  FSTAI en bref”

To be duly registered at INRS before the mobility stay, particularly to be eligible for health insurance coverage and to avoid immigration issues.


Partnerships

Call for applications

INRS invites graduate students (master’s and doctoral) enrolled in materials science to apply to participate in an international intensive school organized in collaboration with CINVESTAV Querétaro (Mexico), from April 13 to 17.

During this school, Professors Andreas Ruediger and François Légaré from INRS will offer specialized seminars for participants. The school will also include workshops and presentations by CINVESTAV faculty, academic networking activities, and opportunities to develop international collaborations.

Participation in this school is linked to the INRS Summer School Participation Award (up to $2,500 CAD) to support travel, registration, and accommodation costs.

  • Be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at INRS
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3 / 4.3
  • Have completed at least 9 credits in your program before the start of the school
  • Be duly enrolled at INRS before departure

Important: Applicants must verify visa requirements for Mexico according to their nationality and take the necessary steps if required.

To be submitted by email to international@inrs.ca with the following email subject: Application from [Your name] – INRS–CINVESTAV Querétaro Intensive School 2026 (Mexico)

  • Letter of motivation (maximum 1 page).
  • Short letter of support from the research supervisor

Application Deadline: March 13 at 4:00 PM (limited spots available)

Contact and Submission:
Guillaume Houde
INRS International Office
international@inrs.ca

We strongly encourage students interested in international experience and scientific collaboration to apply!


Planning an international trip?


Don’t forget to fill out the mobility form.

Contact us

For all questions relating to international affairs, including missions, delegations, studies and partnerships, please write to the Bureau de l’international.

 

Philippe-Edwin Bélanger
Directeur du Bureau de l’international

 

Guillaume Houde
Conseiller à l’international

 

Paule Bergeron
Agente de secrétariat

Any questions? Contact the Office of International Affairs by email at