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Through research.
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
Undergraduate Summer Research Internships
Our undergraduate summer research internships are intended for students who have completed at least one year of study in an undergraduate natural sciences, engineering, health sciences, or social sciences program.
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December 15, 2025
Research Grants
Energy transition: A new research platform drives INRS and its partnersThe Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), the Quebec Metallurgy Center (QMC) and Innofibre are joining forces to implement a technological platform…
December 10, 2025
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Public Transit: Equity, Employment and Mobility in the Age of New Technologies
December 8, 2025
INRS Publications
INRS Publications: Adapting the City to Climate Change – Experiments in Public Consultation
A Career at INRS
Join us and contribute to the development of priority sectors for Quebec while working in an inclusive and stimulating environment.
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