Institut national de la recherche scientifique


The Institut national de la recherche scientifique is the research-oriented constituent university of the Université du Québec system that offers only graduate studies. INRS conducts research in four broad sectors: water, earth and the environment; energy, materials and telecommunications; human, animal and environmental health; and urbanization, culture and society.
INRS has facilities in Quebec City, Montreal, Laval, and Varennes. The enabling legislation is An Act respecting educational institutions at the university level.
The Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications INRS-EMT is part of INRS.

Programs

The Institut national de la recherche scientifique offers programs in: