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.

Our mission

Disease prevention. Better care. Our scientists are looking for solutions so that we can live healthier lives. At the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS), we offer them financial support while ensuring the strategic and coherent development of health science research in Québec.

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Scientific Direction

Québec's scientific community in health science is recognized for its excellence, dynamism and creativity. As a Scientific Director of the FRQS, I am very proud to be able to contribute to its daring and innovative developments in a context where health challenges transcend the traditional boundaries of disciplines.

Carole Jabet

Scientific Director of the FRQS

News from FRQS

News, programs, capsules… things are in motion at the Fonds Santé!

The FRQS offers a variety of scholarship and grant programs. In addition to its main budget, the FRQS can offer additional funding to both students and researchers, thanks to the support of its numerous partners.

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Facts and Figures

Here is an overview of the funding offered by the FRQS in 2020-2021, totaling over $ 125 million.

For a more detailed portrait, see the page Facts and Figures.

890

Excellence scholarship holders

513

Career support

43

Research centers and networks

54

International collaborations

Board of directors and committees

The FRQS is administered by a board of directors consisting of an odd number of no more than 15 members, including the Chief Scientist and the Scientific Director.

Publications

Every year, the FRQS publishes a number of administrative documents.

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FRQS’ 50th anniversary

As part of its 50th anniversary activities held in 2014, the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS) produced a web microsite that presents the evolution of the main health indicators of the Québec population, the policies and political decisions in this area. successive health and research projects over the decades, as well as the main scientific discoveries and major milestones in the existence of the FRQS.