Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Undergraduate AI Research Scholarship, students must:

• Be enrolled full-time (or be “deemed full-time”) in the winter 2026 semester in an undergraduate program relevant to artificial intelligence or data science
• Not have undertaken, at any time before or during the internship, a graduate program
• Have already successfully completed 12 credits at a Quebec university and paid the tuition fees
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.30 out of 4.33
• Have completed and submitted an application for a CRSNG-IRSC/SSHRC undergraduate research grant, or complete the application and demonstrate that it was not possible to apply to these grant programs (e.g., international students)
• Plan to complete a summer internship in the field of artificial intelligence or data science for a minimum of 14-16 consecutive weeks, full-time (35 hours/week), between May 1 and August 31, 2026
• Not work full-time in another job during this period
• Be supervised or co-supervised by a professor active in artificial intelligence or data science who is a regular research member of the Institute for Intelligence and Data (IID) and who provides additional financial support to the research scholarship

Please note that students with visiting student status are not eligible for this scholarship.

This scholarship cannot be combined with NSERC/CIHR/SSHRC Undergraduate Research Scholarships). Applicants must submit their application to NSERC/CIHR/SSHRC and must accept it as their first choice.

If the application has not been submitted to NSERC/CIHR/SSHRC, please explain why this has not been done.

Selection criteria

• Quality of the application (academic excellence and research aptitude)
• Quality and relevance of the research internship project
• Relevance of the research topic to the IID’s programming or areas of focus

Submitting your application

You must complete the online form for the BRPC-NSERC/CIHR/SSHRC scholarship and attach the following documents:

• A copy of your NSERC (form 202)/CIHR/SSHRC scholarship application form and, if the application could not be submitted, proof that it was not possible to apply to these scholarship programs (e.g., international students)
• University transcripts, including the most recent one
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Description of the research internship project (1 page)
• Letter from the supervisor or co-supervisor who is a regular researcher member of the IID supporting the student’s application and certifying the commitment to provide a supplementary scholarship of $4,500 (minimum) to the student during their internship and (if necessary) justifying why the application was not submitted to NSERC/CIHR/SSHRC

If you have “full-time” status as a student parent, you must upload the certificate from the Registrar’s Office obtained for this purpose in the appropriate section of the form. Please note that it may take up to seven business days to obtain this document.

Important note

International students enrolled in an undergraduate program at a Quebec university are eligible for this scholarship. To apply, they must complete (but not submit) an application to the NSERC (form 202) / CIHR / SSHRC and send it to the Intelligence and Data Institute along with the other documents listed in the “Submitting your application” section.

The applicant authorizes the faculty representative of their faculty at their Quebec university to provide their name and NSERC/CIHR application file to the Intelligence and Data Institute in order to be considered for the Intelligence and Data Institute’s undergraduate research scholarship in artificial intelligence – Summer 2026 internship.

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Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Not have previously received the Solidarity Scholarship for Graduate Studies in AI during a previous semester/year
• Be enrolled full-time (or be “deemed full-time”) in a graduate program relevant to artificial intelligence or data science
• Be supervised or co-supervised by a professor active in artificial intelligence or data science who is a regular research member of the Institute for Intelligence and Data
• Receive financial support of at least $15,000 per year for a Me. student, or at least $19,000 per year for a Ph.D. student, from grants from the supervisor or co-supervisor who is a regular researcher member of the IID, from excellence scholarships or any other external support sufficient to cover usual living expenses
• Demonstrate a special situation (e.g., return to school, dependents) that makes basic financial support insufficient to undertake or continue the full-time study program.

Please note that students with visiting student status are not eligible for this scholarship.

Selection criteria

• Demonstration of financial need arising from the specific situation
• Quality of the application (academic excellence, research aptitude, and research topic consistent with the Institute for Intelligence and Data’s focus areas).

Comments

• The scholarship is intended to supplement, not replace, the funding usually provided by the supervisor or co-supervisor who is a regular researcher member of the IID or by scholarships of excellence
• One of the conditions for obtaining the scholarship is to demonstrate satisfactorily that the scholarship is essential to undertake or continue graduate studies in artificial intelligence or data science
• The review committee may request additional verification and clarification to establish the applicant’s financial situation

NOTE: In the semester following receipt of the scholarship, the student must provide a follow-up letter (max. 2 pages) indicating how the scholarship has helped them in the pursuit of their studies.

Application requirements

Your scholarship application must include the following documents:

• University transcripts, including the most recent one
• Detailed resume
• Description of the research project (2 pages)
• Letter from the supervisor or co-supervisor who is a regular researcher at the IID
• highlighting the candidate’s excellence and certifying the basic financial support that is being offered and will continue to be offered
• Letter from the student explaining the specific situation and justifying the additional financial needs to undertake or continue graduate studies in artificial intelligence or data science

Download the Scholarship info sheet (in French)

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If you have any further questions, please email us at bourses@iid.ulaval.ca

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the IID International Research Internship Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled at a recognized university outside Canada in a graduate (Master 1 or Master 2) or engineering (penultimate or final year) program;

• Plan to complete a full-time (35 hours/week) research internship in artificial intelligence or data science lasting 4 to 6 consecutive months, starting between March 1 and June 30, 2027 (before July 2027);

• Not hold other full-time employment during the internship period;

• Be supervised by a Université Laval professor active in artificial intelligence or data science and a regular research member of the Institute Intelligence and Data (IID), who will provide a safe, supportive environment and close supervision throughout the internship.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Official university transcripts, including the most recent;

• Detailed curriculum vitae;

• Letter from the IID supervisor or co-supervisor (regular research member) including:

  • Evidence of the student’s academic and research excellence;

  • A brief description (maximum 500 words) of the research project and its relevance to IID’s areas of activity;

  • A financial plan demonstrating funding of at least $4,500 for the student during the internship, in addition to the IID scholarship, including the supervisor’s financial commitment;

  • Any other document certifying financial support from sources other than the supervisor’s funds.

Download the Scholarships info sheet (in French)

Apply online

For questions, please contact bourses@iid.ulaval.ca