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Montréal loves R&D … and researchers

Are you a scientist or researcher looking to take your career in a new direction? Greater Montréal welcomes you with open arms. In a country known for its political and economic stability, Québec’s metropolis offers a research ecosystem that’s ambitious, inclusive, and highly collaborative. Innovation is in our DNA, fuelled by strong partnerships between universities, research centres, and private sector industries. Join a vibrant community where world-class research goes hand in hand with quality of life.

Your next breakthrough could start in Montréal.

Montréal loves <font color="#00b7ce">R&D</font> … and <font color="#00b7ce">researchers</font>  

Your next breakthrough could start in Montréal.

Academic research isn’t just supported. It’s celebrated.

#1 city in Canada for university research funding
Québec invests more in R&D (as a share of GDP) than any other Canadian province
Over 15 universities and 90 colleges driving academic excellence
Home to the world’s highest concentration of deep learning researchers (Mila)
1,500 scientists and major collaborative projects (IVADO)
70% of Canada’s aerospace R&D takes place in Montréal

<div><ul><li>#1 city in Canada for university research funding </li><li>Québec invests more in R&D (as a share of GDP) than any other Canadian province </li><li>Over 15 universities and 90 colleges driving academic excellence </li><li>Home to the world’s highest concentration of deep learning researchers (Mila) </li><li>1,500 scientists and major collaborative projects (IVADO) </li><li>70% of Canada’s aerospace R&D takes place in Montréal</li></ul></div>

Montréal, Canada’s university capital

In Montréal, universities are at the heart of innovation. With specialized research centres, renowned chairs, and strong industry partnerships, they drive advances in AI, health, the environment, and the social sciences. Attracting top talent from around the world, they offer a place where bold ideas become lasting impact.

Explore each university’s unique expertise and uncover research opportunities, academic partnerships, and open positions.

<div>In Montréal, universities are at the heart of innovation. With specialized research centres, renowned chairs, and strong industry partnerships, they drive advances in AI, health, the environment, and the social sciences. Attracting top talent from around the world, they offer a place where bold ideas become lasting impact. </div><div><br></div><div>Explore each university’s unique expertise and uncover research opportunities, academic partnerships, and open positions. </div>

Universities

Concordia University: A leader in social innovation and interdisciplinary research.

<b>Concordia University:</b> A leader in social innovation and interdisciplinary research.

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ÉTS: A leader in applied engineering research and technology transfer.

<b>ÉTS</b>: A leader in applied engineering research and technology transfer.

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HEC Montréal: Known for research in management, economics, and business intelligence.

<b>HEC Montréal</b>: Known for research in management, economics, and business intelligence.

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Polytechnique Montréal: Renowned for its industry partnerships in engineering.

<b>Polytechnique Montréal</b>: Renowned for its industry partnerships in engineering.

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UQAM: Known for its strenghts in social sciences, communication, and sustainable development.

<b>UQAM</b>: Known for its strenghts in social sciences, communication, and sustainable development.

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Find out more about McGill, Université de Montréal, ENAP, INRS and TELUQ.

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Montréal, a great place to call home

Ranked the best city in Canada by the latest Time Out Index and best student city in the Americas in QS’s 2025 ranking, Montréal truly has something for everyone: outdoor enthusiasts, hockey fans, AI innovators, culture lovers, and more.

So why wait? Discover why so many top researchers choose Greater Montréal to innovate, collaborate, and thrive—professionally and personally.

Why wait? Come and discover why so many research talents choose Greater Montréal to innovate, collaborate and live life to the fullest.

<div><div>Ranked the best city in Canada by the latest Time Out Index and best student city in the Americas in QS’s 2025 ranking, Montréal truly has something for everyone: outdoor enthusiasts, hockey fans, AI innovators, culture lovers, and more. </div><div><br></div><div>So why wait? Discover why so many top researchers choose Greater Montréal to innovate, collaborate, and thrive—professionally and personally. </div></div><div>Why wait? Come and discover why so many research talents choose Greater Montréal to innovate, collaborate and live life to the fullest.  </div>

Interested in a Research position in Montréal?

Fill out this short form: your profile will be forwarded to universities in Greater Montréal that may be able to support your application and offer you concrete opportunities.

Please note: The City of Montréal will also be offering 5 scholarships of $10,000 to research professionals who choose to pursue their project in Montréal (more details to come).

<div>Fill out this short form: your profile will be forwarded to universities in Greater Montréal that may be able to support your application and offer you concrete opportunities.</div><div><br></div><div>Please note: The City of Montréal will also be offering 5 scholarships of $10,000 to research professionals who choose to pursue their project in Montréal (more details to come).</div>

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