Laval AI and Data Science Scholarships (IID)

Université Laval — Institute Intelligence and Data (IID)

Get up to $7,000 for Ph.D. admission or $4,500 for an undergraduate research internship in AI or data science at Université Laval — deadlines range from October 12, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 26, 2026

Total value

$20,000

Next deadline

Nov 25, 2026

Level

Undergraduate, Graduate

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What you will need

University transcripts
Detailed curriculum vitae
For IID Undergraduate Research Internship applicants: Description of the research internship project (1 page)
For IID Undergraduate Research Internship applicants: Copy of the NSERC/CIHR/SSHRC BRPC application form or a written justification if submission was not possible
For IID Undergraduate Research Internship applicants: Letter of support from an IID supervisor confirming a scholarship supplement of at least $4,500
For IID Undergraduate Research Internship applicants (student-parents/deemed full-time): Official certificate from the Registrar's Office

About this award

Depending on your level of study, you can receive a $7,000 scholarship for Ph.D. admission or a $4,500 scholarship for the duration of an undergraduate research internship. The IID also offers a $7,000 Graduate Studies Solidarity Scholarship for master's and doctoral students with a specific financial need (deadlines October 12, 2026 and March 31, 2027) and a tuition-surcharge exemption of up to $20,000 for international graduate students (deadline February 1, 2027). These are grants, not loans, so you do not have to pay them back. This is for you if you are a high-achieving student in artificial intelligence (AI) or data science who is being supervised by a researcher at the Institute for Intelligence and Data (IID). Deadlines depend on the award: the IID Ph.D. Admission Scholarship is due October 12, 2026, and March 31, 2027; the IID Undergraduate Research Internship Scholarship is due March 31, 2027. You should email bourses@iid.ulaval.ca to confirm how and when you will be notified of the results. Winners are chosen based on the quality of your application, your academic excellence, your research aptitude, and how well your project aligns with the IID's research priorities. The number of scholarships each round depends on the funding available. Ask the IID (bourses@iid.ulaval.ca) during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with the IID whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify for the Undergraduate Research Internship Scholarship, you must be enrolled full-time (or deemed full-time) in any undergraduate program at a Quebec university during the winter semester before your internship. You must have completed at least 18 credits at a Quebec university, paid those tuition fees, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 out of 4.33. You cannot have ever been enrolled in a graduate program. You must plan a full-time summer internship (35 hours/week) at Laval University in AI or data science for at least 14 to 16 consecutive weeks between May 1 and August 31. You cannot hold a full-time job during the internship or have visiting student status. You must also have a supervisor who is a regular IID member providing at least $4,500 in additional financial support. Finally, you must apply for an NSERC (the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada), CIHR (the Canadian Institutes of Health Research), or SSHRC (the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) Undergraduate Research Award, or prove why you couldn't apply. For the Ph.D. Admission Scholarship, you must be admitted as a full-time student in a relevant doctoral program at Université Laval. You must have completed your previous degree (undergraduate or graduate) at an institution other than Université Laval. You also need a supervisor who is a regular IID member providing at least $19,000 in annual financial support from grants or other external funding. Visiting students are not eligible.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student
Open to undergraduate or graduate students
Studying artificial intelligence or data science

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
Ask for reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Research ProposalAvoid writing a generic project description. Instead, ensure your proposal explicitly aligns with the IID's specific research priorities. Read the institute's latest publications to match your goals with theirs.
SupportAvoid a brief or vague letter from your supervisor. Instead, ensure your supervisor's letter highlights your specific excellence and confirms the exact dollar amount of additional funding they are providing. Check that the amount meets the $4,500 or $19,000 minimums.
StrategyAvoid treating this as your primary funding source. Instead, prioritize your applications to NSERC, CIHR, or SSHRC first, as this award cannot be combined with those grants. Submit those federal applications before finalizing this one.
RealismAvoid applying if you do not have a confirmed IID research member as a supervisor. Instead, spend time networking with IID members to secure a supervisor who can commit to the required financial supplements before you apply.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 25, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Yes. It is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

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