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Would you like to help solve society's major challenges through science? INRS is dedicated exclusively to graduate level research and training.
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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.
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Explore thematic graduate programs designed to train the next generation of leaders. Whether research-based, professional, short-term, or dual-degree programs, our programs are based on excellence and innovation.
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June 19, 2026
Research
Nearly $3M to accelerate Québec’s energy transitionINRS and UQTR strengthen their joint research unit to develop more efficient, safer, and more sustainable batteries.
June 17, 2026
Awards and Distinctions
Marie‑Élise Parent Receives the Canadian Cancer Society’s 2025 O. Harold Warwick Prize
June 15, 2026
Academic Life
INRS welcomes its first three professors at the Ruralités durables Research Centre
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Research Internships
Doing a research internship is a great way to explore a new environment, acquire new knowledge, and help chart your academic path going forward.
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