Quebec Excellence Scholarships (PBEEE) for International Students 2022-2023

Opportunity summary

The Quebec Excellence Scholarship Program for Foreign Students (PBEEE) from the Fonds de recherche du Québec targets top international talents wishing to pursue studies or research in Quebec. It covers all major research fields, from health to humanities, including arts and natural sciences.

For Moroccan students, this scholarship represents a major opportunity for academic and scientific integration in world-renowned universities. The program is divided into several sections, including research doctorates, postdoctoral fellowships and short term stays for research or professional development.

Selection is primarily based on academic record excellence, research skills and the quality of the scientific project. Winners benefit not only from direct financial support, but also from an exemption from increased tuition fees and health insurance coverage.

Eligibility criteria

This program is open to foreign students and researchers from all countries who do not hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Obtain official preselection by a Quebec higher education institution or authorized body.
- Meet the specific conditions for the chosen volet (doctorate, postdoctoral fellowship or short stay).
- Not have previously benefited from this type of scholarship from the Fonds de recherche du Québec or the ministry.

Benefits and funding

• Amount stated: 25 000 CAD

• Annual allowance of 25 000 $ for doctoral students (maximum duration of 3 years, extendable).
• Allowance of 35 000 $ for a one-year non-renewable postdoctoral fellowship.
• Monthly allowance of 3 000 $ for a short research stay of 4 months maximum.
• Exemption from increased tuition fees applicable to international students.
• Health insurance coverage from the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec.

Required documents

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How to apply, step by step

1. Obtain a preselection. Contact a Quebec university to get an official recommendation before the internal deadline.
2. Create an FRQnet account. Register on the official online portal of the Fonds de recherche du Québec upon receiving your preselection notice.
3. Submit the application. Complete the electronic form and upload all supporting documents in PDF format.
4. Forward recommendations. Ensure that your referees and internship supervisor submit their letters online before the deadline.

The application strictly requires prior preselection by a Quebec university before finalizing the submission on the FRQnet platform.

Important dates

Deadline history

• 07/10/2026 : 01/11/2026 → -
• 07/10/2026 : - → 01/11/2026
• 06/10/2026 : 01/11/2026 → 01/11/2021

Source and verification

• Québec PBEEE & Entente d'Exemption Maroc-Québec - official page