INRS - Institut national de la recherche scientifique
Higher EducationCanada1001-5000 Employees
The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in Quebec City conducts exclusive research and graduate training, combining advanced study with partnerships involving the community and industry to contribute to societal development through scientific, social, and technological innovation. The institution hosts master’s and PhD programs, short courses, specialized programs, multiple double-degree pathways, and thesis cotutelles with French universities, supported by a large cadre of professors and researchers. INRS emphasizes fundamental research across health, environment, water and earth sciences, nanotechnologies, new materials, green energy, population studies, and urban studies, aiming to generate concrete solutions for societal needs. Based in Quebec City, the organization positions itself as a leading driver of research intensity in Canada and a hub for training the next generation of researchers and professionals. In recent developments, INRS has announced collaborations and recognitions, such as partnerships and notable scholarly appointments, reflecting ongoing activity and international engagement.