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Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector
Funding for veterinary bio-food internships
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,690
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This initiative provides non-repayable funding of up to $3,400 per internship to support veterinary training in the bio-food sector. It supports internships in Quebec in veterinary establishments, provincial slaughterhouses, and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Université de Montréal.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,690 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Clinical internships in veterinary establishments
- Internships in provincial slaughterhouses
- Internships at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Université de Montréal
Documents Needed
- Student registration form
- Most recent transcript
- Proof of full-time studies
- Internship agreement annex
- Declaration of end-of-internship form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time students in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at Université de Montréal
Who is not eligible
- Students not enrolled full-time at Université de Montréal
- Applicants outside the veterinary medicine program
Eligible expenses
- Travel expenses for internships over 175 km from the student’s residence
- Flat-rate travel allowance of $150 per internship
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel under 175 km from the student’s residence
- Repeated flat-rate travel support for consecutive internships at the same location
- Travel support for hours completed later after an internship interruption
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Academic record and cumulative GPA
- Priority for students in the farm animal practice profile
- Priority for internships in a designated region or targeted establishment
How to apply
- Step 1: Student registration
- Submit the student registration form to the designated mandatary.
- Attach the latest transcript and proof of full-time studies.
- Step 2: Internship agreement
- Find an eligible internship site.
- Complete and submit the internship agreement annex.
- Step 3: Full funding application
- Submit the complete funding application through the government secure document-sharing platform.
- Include the application form and signed internship agreement annex.
- Step 4: Agreement and payment
- Sign and return the funding agreement through the platform.
- Submit the end-of-internship declaration after completion to receive the final payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry or its delegate
- Academic record is assessed first
- Priority may be given when funding is limited
- Successful applicants receive an offer letter and funding agreement
- Final payment follows approval of the end-of-internship declaration and supporting documents
Additional information
- An annual call for applications is published on Québec.ca.
- The initiative runs until September 30, 2028.
- Applicants may be asked to take part in a survey or interview for program evaluation.
- The Government of Quebec may make the financial assistance public.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector Program
What is the Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector?
This initiative provides non-repayable funding of up to $3,400 per internship to support veterinary training in the bio-food sector. It supports internships in Quebec in veterinary establishments, provincial slaughterhouses, and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Université de Montréal.
How much funding can be received?
Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $12,690 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector program?
To be eligible for the Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector program, you must:
Full-time veterinary student
Approved bio-food internship
Quebec-based stage
What expenses are eligible under Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector?
Clinical internships in veterinary establishments
Internships in provincial slaughterhouses
Internships at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Université de Montréal
Who can I contact for more information about the Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at programmestageFMV@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1-888-222-6272.
Where is the Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector available?
The Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ministerial initiative for incentive internships in veterinary medicine in the bio-food sector is a Grant and Funding