Laval University Excellence Scholarships 2027 in Canada (Funded)

The Laval University Excellence Scholarships, also known as the PBEEE program, are offered by Quebec's Ministry of Higher Education (MES) in Canada. The primary goal of these scholarships is to attract exceptional international students and researchers from around the world to Quebec's higher education and research institutions. The program supports individuals pursuing research-focused Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral, and short-term research or professional development programs. It is administered by the Fonds québécois de la recherche sur la nature et les technologies (FRQNT).

The scholarship program provides significant financial support, structured into four components: * Master's Research Scholarships (Component M): Valued at CAD $20,000 per year, for a maximum duration of two years. * Doctoral Research Scholarships (Component 1): Valued at CAD $25,000 per year, for a maximum duration of four years. * Postdoctoral Fellowships (Component 2): Valued at CAD $35,000 for a single, non-renewable year. * Short-Term Research and Professional Development Grants (Component 3): Valued at CAD $3,000 per month, for a maximum period of four months. The funding aims to cover expenses for advanced studies or research in Quebec.

This scholarship is open to international students and researchers from all nationalities, including Ethiopian students. Eligible candidates must be undertaking research-focused Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral, or short-term research/professional development programs. Applicants must meet the specific requirements set forth by the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ). A critical eligibility criterion is that candidates must first be pre-selected by a Quebec university, such as Laval University.

To be considered for pre-selection, applicants must secure the support of a Laval University faculty member. This professor must agree to host the candidate's study, supervise their coursework, and provide institutional backing for the proposed research initiatives. Applications that do not have sponsorship from a professor will not be considered during the internal pre-selection process. Academic level requirements vary by component: Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral, or university students/researchers for short-term stays. No specific fields of study are mentioned, implying a broad range of research areas are accepted. Language requirements are not clearly stated, but as it's a French-speaking university in Quebec, proficiency in French or English (for some programs) might be expected.

The application process is two-tiered. First, interested international applicants must proactively contact potential supervisors at Laval University to secure a faculty member who is willing to host and supervise their research. This faculty support is mandatory for participation. Once a professor agrees to sponsor the application, candidates will submit their dossier for internal pre-selection at Laval University. Only those candidates successfully pre-selected by Laval University will then be invited by the FRQNT to proceed to the final provincial scholarship competition. It is advised to start contacting potential supervisors as early as possible.

The results of Laval University's internal pre-selection procedure are typically announced by the end of September 2026. The information provided is for guidance only and may be subject to change without prior notice. The deadline for pre-selection by Laval University is June 17, 2026.