Canada Government Quebec Merit Scholarship 2026 for International Scholars (PBEEE)
The Merit Scholarship Program for Foreign Students (PBEEE) 2026–2027, governed by the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) within the Nature et technologies domain, unfurls an extraordinary gateway for distinguished international scholars and investigators to advance graduate pursuits or research odysseys in Québec. Bankrolled by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec (MES), this initiative is sculpted to magnetize exceptional global intellect while fortifying Québec’s research partnerships upon the world stage.
Details:
- Partial Funding
- Canada Universities
- Masters, PhD, Post Doctorate
- All Subjects
- International Students
- Canada
- 2025-12-02
Academic Tiers
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Master’s Research Programs
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Doctoral Research Endeavours
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Postdoctoral Training
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Short-term Research & Professional Enrichment
Domains of Inquiry
All scholarly terrains are embraced: Health Sciences, Humanities & Social Disciplines, Arts & Letters, Natural Sciences, and Engineering.
Scholarship Entitlements
Master’s Research Awards (VM)
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Worth $20,000 annually
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Duration: 2 years (6 semesters)
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Ceiling: $40,000
Doctoral Research Awards (V1, 1B, 1C, 1I, 1IS, 1W)
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$25,000 per annum for initial 9 sessions
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$12,000 annually for concluding 3 sessions (extension)
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Pinnacle: $87,000 across 4 years
Postdoctoral Scholarships (V2, 2B, 2C, 2I)
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Value: $35,000
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Term: Single year, non-renewable
Short-term Research or Professional Development (V3, 3B, 3C, 3I, 3IS, 3W)
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$3,000 monthly
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Ceiling: $12,000 for 4 months
Additional Benefits:
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Full dispensation from elevated international tuition fees in Québec
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Comprehensive health insurance through Québec’s RAMQ system
Eligible Nationalities
Open universally to all non-Canadian, non-permanent residents. Special accords exist with Brazil, China, India, Israel, and Wallonia (Belgium), where tailored program codes (1B, 2C, 3I, etc.) secure representation and bilateral academic exchanges.
Eligibility Thresholds
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Must be an international student/researcher (not Canadian by citizenship or residence).
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Preselection by a Québec university, the CCTT network, or the China Scholarship Council (CSC) is obligatory.
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Master’s aspirants: registered in a thesis-oriented Master’s for no more than 3 semesters before May 1, 2026.
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Doctoral aspirants: within first 9 semesters of doctoral work.
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Postdoctoral aspirants: PhD acquired within preceding 2 years, or thesis filed by Jan 15, 2026.
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Short-term applicants: currently enrolled in technical/university studies, or PhD concluded within 5 years.
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Prior PBEEE laureates are ineligible.
Core Ambitions of PBEEE
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Propel the globalization of Québec’s research ecosystem.
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Enlist eminent international scholars to elevate the stature of Québec universities.
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Cement scientific and academic synergies between Québec and global institutions.
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Cultivate enduring academic and cultural ties conducive to collaborative ventures.
Application Cadence
Preselection Phase
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Applicants must secure nomination by a Québec university, CCTT, or CSC.
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Internal nomination cut-off: October 23, 2025.
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CSC nomination deadline: March 31, 2026.
Final Submission to FRQ
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Nominated candidates file through FRQnet portal no later than December 2, 2025 (4 p.m. EST).
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Dossier must include passport copy, transcripts, publication records, enrolment attestation, supervisor’s endorsement (postdoc/short-term), and exception petitions (if warranted).
Review & Selection
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Applications undergo rigorous scrutiny by multidisciplinary panels, weighed on academic brilliance, research prowess, and anticipated impact.
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Final pronouncements: April 2026.
Rules & Stipulations
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Awardees must reside in Québec for the funded term.
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Grants cannot overlap with Canadian federal or Québec state scholarships (though may combine with private or home-country funds).
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Commencement between May 1, 2026, and January 15, 2027 is compulsory.
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Research outputs and theses must be made open access.
Epilogue
The PBEEE 2026–2027 epitomizes prestige—an illustrious chance for global scholars to immerse in Québec’s academic milieu through graduate studies, postdoctoral refinement, or short-term research expeditions. With abundant stipends, tuition alleviation, and entrée into world-class institutions, the PBEEE embodies one of Canada’s most formidable scholarships, crafted to amplify Québec’s resonance within the international research arena.
Deadline: December 2, 2025 — Early preparation is paramount.
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