Suitably qualified international students and researchers from all over the world are invited to apply for the Québec Government Merit Scholarship 2027 for a financial support towards doctoral studies, postdoctoral research and short-term research or professional development at participating institutions in Québec, Canada.
The Québec Government Merit Scholarship 2027 also known as PBEEE, supports international researchers undertaking advanced studies and research activities in Québec, it is administered by the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), these PhD Scholarships, Research and Postdoctoral Scholarship aims to attract talented researchers from around the world and strengthen international research collaboration. Applicants must first be nominated by an eligible Québec institution before submitting their final scholarship applications.
Available Scholarship Categories
The programme supports these three main academic activities:
- Doctoral Research Scholarships: For eligible international students pursuing doctoral research in Québec.
- Postdoctoral Scholarships: For qualified researchers undertaking postdoctoral research at participating institutions.
- Short-Term Research or Professional Development Scholarships: For eligible students and researchers undertaking temporary research or professional development activities.
The programme covers research areas including engineering, natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, social sciences and the arts.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be international students or researchers who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Not have applied for permanent residence under Canadian immigration laws.
- Be preselected by an eligible Québec university or participating institution.
- Meet the academic requirements of their chosen scholarship category.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic performance and research potential.
- Meet the programme’s requirements concerning previous scholarship funding.
- Satisfy any additional conditions established by the nominating institution.
Scholarship Benefits
- Doctoral Research Scholarship: CAD $25,000 annually for up to three years, with a possible extension under the programme’s conditions.
- Postdoctoral Scholarship: CAD $35,000 for one year.
- Short-Term Research or Professional Development Scholarship: CAD $3,000 monthly for up to four months.
Method of Application
To apply for the Québec Government Merit Scholarship 2027, follow these steps:
- Visit the official Québec Government Merit Scholarship website and identify a participating Québec university or research institution offering preselection for the scholarship.
- Contact the relevant university department or scholarship office to confirm its internal nomination requirements and deadline.
- Submit the documents required for institutional preselection.
- If nominated, follow the instructions provided by the Fonds de recherche du Québec to access the FRQnet application system.
- Complete the electronic scholarship application and upload all required supporting documents.
- Submit the completed application before the official deadline.
Note: Only candidates who have been preselected by an eligible institution can complete the final scholarship application.
Application Deadline: December 2, 2026.
For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.
