Quebec Government 2022 Postdoctoral Training Scholarships for International Researchers

The scholarships granted by the Fonds de recherche du Québec aim to:

• help support new generations of students in a range of research sectors:
  • natural sciences, mathematics sciences and engineering (FRQNT)
  • human health (FRQS)
  • humanities, social sciences, art and literature (FRQSC)
• spark the interest of new generations of students in research
• support research excellence by providing financial assistance to the best students as they undertake or pursue a master’s research program.

This particular program is designed to help citizens of other countries who hold a doctorate (Ph.D.) to further their training and broaden their interests. It is also intended to encourage these researchers to learn about new scientific environments, new research methodologies, research project management and student leadership skills, and communication skills. The FRQS expects the internship supervisor to act as a mentor in the development of the candidate’s future academic career.

• Table of Content
• About Québec Government
• Postdoctoral Training Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Postdoctoral Training Scholarships
• Requirements for Postdoctoral Training Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Québec Government

As of July 20, 2017, members of the scientific community who want to transact with the Fonds de recherche du Québec will be able to do so through FRQnet, a new integrated scholarship and grant management system that is common to the three agencies (Nature et technologies, Santé and Société et culture). FRQnet aims to ensure the harmonization, technological updating and simplification of the FRQ's competition processes and administrative follow-ups, to everyone's benefit.... continue reading

Postdoctoral Training Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Postdoctoral Training Scholarships

The postdoctoral scholarship is valued at $45,000/year.

The maximum amount is six (6) payments totalling $90,000.

Awardees who carry out their postdoctoral studies outside Québec will receive a supplemental amount of $10,000 per year.

Fellows may apply for a renewal in the same competition for a subsequent year if they wish to extend their postdoctoral fellowship award by one year. An additional year’s award of $45,000 may be granted following the evaluation. See the following section “Renewal” for more details.

Requirements for Postdoctoral Training Scholarships Qualification

• This program is intended for candidates who wish to undertake or pursue a post-doctoral research training program in one of the fields covered by the Health Fund.
• To be eligible for this postdoctoral scholarship, applicants must be citizens of countries other than Canada who seek to pursue their postdoctoral training in Québec.

• Applicants must have completed a doctorate less than two (2) years prior to the competition deadline or intend to submit their doctoral thesis before March 1, 2024 (except for renewal applications).
• Applicants who apply to the FRQS are eligible to receive scholarship payments for a period of six (6) semesters or until the end of the program for which the scholarship is sought, whichever comes first.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The 2023–2024 application e-form (see pdf for information) will be available on the respective websites of the Fonds at least one month prior to the competition deadline. The form must be submitted electronically by the competition deadline, as determined by the Fonds.

For more details, visit the website.