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Polytechnique Montréal's Japanese partner institution, the National Institute of Informatics (NII), offers laboratory research internships to graduate-level students (Reserach Master & Ph.D) in the fields of computer software engineering or any other field related to the list of available research topics (.pdf).

The internship scholarship is 5,700 JPY per day to cover sojourn expenses. Students themselves are responsible for other expenses (airline tickets, local transportation, supplementary insurance, etc.).

Internship duration may vary between 60 to 165 days and must end before March 31, 2027.

Polytechnique Montréal International (POINT)'s Contribution

Please submit your application to POINT, as the NII does not accept applications directly. Polytechnique Montréal is allowed a maximum of 3 applications. In the event that there are more than 3 applications, POINT will establish a selection committee.

How to apply

1. Fill out the 2 worksheet tabs of the NII International Internship Program application form (.xlsx);
2. Attach your CV;
3. Attach all your Mark/Grade records for Master's 1^st and 2^nd year and PhD courses (if applicable);
4. Email all documents to Polytechnique Montréal International (point@polymtl.ca) by March 31, 2026.

IMPORTANT: Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

More information here: 1st call of 2026"NII International Internship Program" Guideline for Candidates

Objectives

Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) are facilitated through collaboration and student exchange agreements between Canadian educational institutions and those of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Pacific Island countries, and Mongolia. These agreements are created between colleges, technical or vocational institutions and universities. Students, hereby referred to as "candidates", must be registered as full-time students in their home institution at the time of application and during the entire duration of their study or research stay in Canada.

Contribution of Polytechnique Montréal International (POINT)

POINT is responsible for submitting applications on behalf of eligible candidates and promoting this scholarship opportunity to professors and partner institutions in eligible countries. For successful candidates, POINT acts as the administrator of the contribution agreement, receives funding in the form of a contribution from Global Affairs Canada to award scholarships to recipients, and supports recipients throughout their stay.

The competition in now closed for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Step 1: Students seeking a SEED-2 scholarship must, depending on their eligibility, choose one of the following options offered at Polytechnique Montréal:

1. Choose first one of the following Polytechnique Montréal program by the deadline (if any);

• International Thematic Clusters in Engineering (in English) → Follow the “Application for admission” procedure

• Programme d’échanges internationaux (in French) → Follow the “Application for admission” procedure

• Research internship program (in English and French) → Follow the procedure indicated. Obtain a letter of invitation from the PolyMTL professor who agrees to host you.

Step 2: Students must then apply for the SEED-2 scholarship by following the instructions and completing the online application form available at the following link before March 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (EST).  

IMPORTANT: Applying for admission to one of Polytechnique Montréal's programs does not automatically qualify you for the SEED-2 scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, you must complete the SEED-2 application form available at the link provided above (in step 2) before the deadline.

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The Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) scholarships are facilitated through institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements between Canadian and Latin American or Caribbean institutions. These agreements are created between colleges, technical or vocational institutions, and universities. Students (henceforth “candidates”) must be registered as full-time students in their home institution at the time of application, and during the entire duration of their study or research stay in Canada.

Contribution of Polytechnique Montréal International (POINT)

POINT is responsible for submitting applications on behalf of eligible candidates and promoting this scholarship opportunity to professors and partner institutions in eligible countries. For successful candidates, POINT acts as the administrator of the contribution agreement, receives funding in the form of a contribution from Global Affairs Canada to award scholarships to recipients, and supports recipients throughout their stay.

The competition in now closed for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Step 1: Students seeking a ELAP scholarship must, depending on their eligibility, choose one of the following options offered at Polytechnique Montréal:

• International Thematic Clusters in Engineering (in English) → Follow the procedure “Application for admission”

• Programme d’échanges internationaux (in French) → Follow the procedure “Application for admission”

• Research internship program (English or French)  → Follow the procedure indicated. Obtain a letter of invitation from the PolyMTL professor who agrees to host you.

Step 2: Students must then apply for the ELAP scholarship by following the instructions and completing the online application form available at the following link before March 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST).  

IMPORTANT: Applying for admission to one of Polytechnique Montréal's programs does not automatically qualify you for the ELAP scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, you must complete the ELAP application form available at the link provided above (in step 2) before the deadline.

Objectives 

The Study in Canada Scholarships program provides students from post-secondary institutions located in the new eligible countries with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

This program is facilitated through institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements between post-secondary institutions in Canada and in the following eligible countries:

Students must be enrolled full-time at their home institution at the time of application and for the duration of their study or research stay in Canada.

• Applications for scholarships for short-term mobility stays must be accompanied by a student exchange agreement between the Canadian institution and the applicant's home institution.
• Applications for scholarships for research internships at Canadian institutions that do not have exchange agreements with the applicant's home institution are also accepted.

Contribution of Polytechnique Montréal International (POINT)

POINT is responsible for submitting applications on behalf of eligible candidates and promoting this scholarship opportunity to professors and partner institutions in eligible countries. For successful candidates, POINT acts as the administrator of the contribution agreement, receives funding in the form of a contribution from Global Affairs Canada to award scholarships to recipients, and supports recipients throughout their stay.

The competition in now closed for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Step 1: Students seeking a scholarship in Canada must, depending on their eligibility, choose one of the following options offered at Polytechnique Montréal:

Chose first one of the following Polytechnique Montréal program by the deadline (if any);

• International Thematic Clusters in Engineering (in English) → Follow the procedure “Application for admission”

• Programme d’échanges internationaux (in French) → Follow the “Application for admission to the exchange program” procedure

• Research internship program (English or French)  → Follow the procedure indicated. Obtain a letter of invitation from the PolyMTL professor who agrees to host you.

Step 2: Students must then apply for the Study in Canada scholarship by following the instructions and completing the online application form available at the following link before March 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST).

IMPORTANT: Applying for admission to one of Polytechnique Montréal's programs does not automatically qualify you for the Study in Canada scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, you must complete the Study in Canada scholarship application form available at the link provided above (in step 2) before the deadline.

Under the Canadian International Development Scholarships Program (BCDI 2030), funded by Global Affairs Canada, Polytechnique Montréal, in partnership with several African partner institutions, is pleased to invite applications for high-level research internship scholarships in Canada.

The BCDI 2030 Program aims to strengthen scientific and technological capacity in key areas related to sustainable development and the energy transition.

Women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Program Objectives

The BCDI 2030 Program seeks to:

• Host promising early-career researchers at Polytechnique Montréal for a 4- to 8-month research stay to strengthen their research skills, scientific productivity, and ongoing research projects;
• Support applied research in renewable energy and environmental sustainability and foster international collaboration between Canada and Africa;
• Promote the development of future scientific leaders, with particular emphasis on supporting women in research.

Priority Research Areas

Applications are invited from candidates working in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields related to one or more of the following themes:‍

• Energy efficiency (solar, biomass, hydrogen)
• Renewable energy
• Energy storage
• Waste treatment and valorization (waste recovery)

Scholarship Support

*_{Amounts will be adjusted according to the actual duration of the internship (4 to 8 months) and may vary slightly depending on individual circumstances and eligible expenses.}

In addition to financial support, BCDI 2030 scholars will receive:

• Individualized academic supervision;
• Access to research facilities and resources;
• Full integration into the activities of their host laboratory at Polytechnique Montréal.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled as a student or employed as academic or research staff at the home institution, and maintain this status throughout the scholarship period;
• Belong to one of the following categories:
  • PhD candidates who has been enrolled in a doctoral program for at least 12 months at the time of application; or
  • Early-career academic or research staff member (including postdoctoral researchers, assistant professors, lecturers, or equivalent positions);
• Have a clearly defined research project aligned with one or more of the program's priority research areas;
• Propose a research project that can be realistically completed during the planned research stay;
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to an academic, scientific, or research career;
• Demonstrate a commitment to contributing to the scientific and academic development of Africa.

A complete application package must include the following documents in PDF format:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including:
  • Academic and professional experience;
  • Publications list, where applicable;
  • Any relevant career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have affected academic progression.
• Letter of intent (maximum 1 page) addressing:
  • The research activities to be carried out during the research stay and their relevance to the priority research areas of the BCDI 2030 Program;
  • The candidate's motivation for undertaking a research internship in Canada and the anticipated contribution of the experience to the candidate's future academic or scientific career.
• Research Plan (maximum 2 pages) including:
  • Research topic;
  • Objectives of the research project;
  • Proposed methodology;
  • Detailed weekly work plan for the internship period at Polytechnique Montréal;
  • Expected outcomes and deliverables.
• Academic Transcript (grades from Master and PhD)
• Recommendation letter from your PhD supervisor; or a support letter from the head of department, faculty, or academic unit with which you are currently affiliated. The letter must be written on official institutional letterhead; be signed and dated; and have been issued within the previous six months.
• For students only: Official Proof of enrollment at home institution covering the expected internship period.

**Complete applications must be received no later than October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Montreal time, EST). Incomplete applications will not be considered.**

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by a five-member interinstitutional selection committee composed of representatives from both Polytechnique Montréal and your African home institution. An initial evaluation will be conducted based on the written application. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to participate in an interview. Interviews, if required, are expected to take place during the second half of October 2026.

Consistent with the program's commitment to gender equity and inclusion, women candidates will be given priority consideration. For instance, in the scenario of four available shcolarships total for a given home institution, it is anticipated that at least three of the available scholarships will be awarded to women. The competition may be reopened until all available scholarships have been awarded.

Calendar

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Objectives

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) offers bursaries to Chinese students wishing to complete doctoral studies, research internships, or post-docs in foreign countries. 

POINT's Contribution

POINT negotiates the agreement that determines bursary program modalities between the CSC and Polytechnique Montréal, and also coordinates with implicated departments (Registrar's Office, various departments, etc.). POINT also submits the list of candidates retained by Polytechnique Montréal to CSC.

To apply

Chinese national students can consult this site for additional information about this program.

Eligible students

This bilateral program is open to students from non-French-speaking partner institutions who have been selected by Polytechnique Montréal based on exchange quotas and strategic priorities.

Objectives

In order to ensure equality in exchange student opportunities with its institutional partners, Polytechnique Montréal offer bursaries to international students completing research internships in English-language laboratories, as a means of supporting them during their stays. In return, Polytechnique Montréal maintains exchange spots for its own students within sought-after institutions. 

POINT's contribution

Polytechnique Montréal International (POINT) requests internship opportunities from Polytechnique Montréal professors, promotes the program to its partners, is responsible for the selection process, coordinates invitations with departments, welcomes interns upon their arrival, and ensures their integration within the Polytechnique Montréal community during their stay.

To apply

A call for applications is held once a year by partners; for additional information, please contact: point@polymtl.ca

Explore international scholarship opportunities for the best and brightest Canadian faculty and researchers to study and conduct research abroad. Explore the Canadian government's database by country of destination to discover fellowships, or other funding opportunities made available by Global Affairs Canada and other Canadian federal government departments.

• Student or Postdoctoral Researchers: Scholarships for study and research offered to Canadians wishing to study abroad
• Faculty Member or Researchers: Awards for faculty to conduct research abroad
• Academic Institutions: Invite students and host a post-doc from abroad; develop an OAS course
• Professionals: Research and career development