The Québec Government opens the Merit Scholarship Program for Foreign Students (PBEEE) to support the internationalization of research activities in Québec’s institutions of higher education, to attract the best foreign researchers and students.
Deadlines: Submission to the FRQNT of applications preselected by the responsible entities (universities, CCTT Network): September 30, 2024, 4 p.m.
-Submission to the FRQNT of applications pre-selected by the CSC: before March 31, 2025.
-Submission of scholarship applications to the FRQNT by pre-selected candidates: November 5, 2024, 4 p.m.
Type: Doctoral, Research and Postdoctoral.
Eligible Countries: International.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements in effect at the time of application submission according to the program rules and the RGC.
Value: The annual value of the Master of Research (VM) scholarship is $20,000. The maximum amount that can be awarded is 6 installments (6 sessions) totaling $40,000.
-The annual value of the doctoral research scholarship (V1, 1B, 1C, 1I, 1IS, 1W) is $25,000. The maximum amount that can be awarded is 9 payments (9 sessions) totaling $75,000. It is also possible to obtain an extension of up to 12 months. The annual value of the extension is $12,000.
-The annual value of the postdoctoral fellowship (V2, 2B, 2C, 2I) is $35,000. The maximum amount that can be awarded is 3 installments (one year) totaling $35,000.
-In addition to the scholarship, the MES offers all scholarship recipients in this program exemption from the increased tuition fees applicable to foreign students as well as health insurance coverage offered by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec.
Duration Of Awards: The period of validity of the scholarships is between May 1, 2025, and January 15, 2026.
Master of Research scholarships: The maximum duration of the scholarship is two years.
Doctoral research scholarships: The maximum duration of the scholarship is three years (nine semesters), with a possible extension of up to 12 months.
Postdoctoral scholarships: The duration of this scholarship is one year. This scholarship is not renewable.
Host Country: Canada
How To Apply: Click on “Apply For This Scholarship” Below.
Source: www.frq.gouv.qc.ca