NOTICE – The Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) was established on June 1, 2024, in accordance with the Act to amend the Act respecting the Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation with respect to research. The Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT), the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS) and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC) have since been regrouped into the new FRQ, which continues their existence. The rights and obligations of the FRQNT, FRQS and FRQSC have become those of the FRQ; activities continue as usual.

Please note that if you come across an old name or logo of one of the Fonds de recherche du Québec in the program rules or on the website, it should now read as follows:

  • The FRQNT becomes the Nature et technologies sector;
  • The FRQS becomes the Santé sector;
  • The FRQSC becomes the Société et culture sector.

Thank you for your understanding.

Competition year : 
2021-2022

Deadline (application) : 
April 29th, 2021 at 16:00 (EST)

Announcement of results : 
July 2021

Amount : 
up to 100 000 $

Duration : 
1 year

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Program rules

In the event of a discrepancy between the English and French versions of this program, the French version prevails. This program refers to the Common General Rules (CGR) of the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), which apply to all FRQ programs. Only the specific conditions with respect to the IMPULSION program are detailed here and take precedence over the CGR.

Objectifs

The IMPULSION program chiefly aims to create favourable conditions and an environment that supports the post-pandemic economic recovery. Funded projects must provide solutions to a range of societal issues and establish or develop collaborations in the very short term with community organizations, private companies and other user communities in Québec to foster the quick and proper ownership of knowledge that addresses their needs.

Main features

  • Program aimed at supporting Quebec’s research strengths and post-pandemic economic recovery;
  • 4 calls for proposals: Agri-food (FRQNT), Education (FRQSC), Green Energy (FRQNT) and Aging (FRQS);
  • 1-year projects;
  • Total budget of $2,000,000;
  • Maximum amount per grant: $100,000, including 27% IRC for university institutions;
  • Application deadline: April 29, 2021;
  • Results announcement: July 2021;
  • Teams must be made up of at least three individuals, including a representative from the user community.

Please click here to view the call for proposals – Agri-food (FRQNT)

Please click here to view the call for proposals – Green energy (FRQNT)

Please click here to view the call for proposals – Education (FRQSC)

Please click here to view the call for proposals – Ageing (FRQS)