How much funding can be received?

<p>Attract highly skilled foreign researchers to work on SR&ED projects in Quebec by offering them a tax holiday ranging from 100% coverage of their taxable earnings in the first two years to 25% coverage in the fifth year.</p>

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The Tax Holiday for Foreign Researchers provides a series of tax exemptions aimed at making Quebec an attractive destination for international researchers. The following details outline the exemption rates over a specified employment period.

100% Quebec provincial income tax exemption for the first 24 months of employment.
75% tax exemption for months 25 to 36.
50% tax exemption for months 37 to 48.
25% tax exemption for months 49 to 60.

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This grant facilitates the recruitment of foreign researchers and experts to enhance Quebec's scientific research and experimental development initiatives. The eligible projects focus on research and development activities and technology valorization.

Scientific research and experimental development (RS-DE) by hiring foreign researchers with expertise in pure or applied sciences.
Valorization of RS-DE results by involving foreign experts in innovation management, commercialization, technology transfer, and funding activities.

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$ 135,000

Hiring an international researcher to enhance renewable energy storage systems

$ 150,000

Recruitment of foreign researcher for AI-driven healthcare solutions development

$ 176,250

Recruit a foreign expert to develop cybersecurity measures for fintech solutions

$ 112,500

Recruitment of a foreign researcher for circular economy project on waste management

$ 161,250

Bring foreign scientist to improve bioplastics through microbial engineering

$ 135,000

Employing an international researcher to study urban heat islands

grant_single_labels|admissibility

An enterprise must fulfill several criteria to be eligible for this grant.

The company must be located in Quebec.
The company must engage in scientific research and experimental development (RS-DE).
The company must have signed an employment contract with a foreign researcher.

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Foreign researchers specializing in pure or applied sciences, or a related field, who hold a recognized graduate degree in Quebec or possess equivalent knowledge and skills, are eligible for this grant. Companies in Quebec that are actively engaged in scientific research and experimental development can apply for the certificate on behalf of the foreign researcher.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This grant is specifically available to companies located in Quebec. The program aims to facilitate the recruitment of foreign researchers by providing tax benefits.

Companies located in Quebec, Canada.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria are as follows:

Evaluation based on the research expertise of the foreign researcher
Evaluation of the relevance of the research to the project
Evaluation of the potential impact of the research on innovation
Selection based on the qualifications and experience of the researcher
Selection based on the potential contributions to the project

grant_single_labels|register

Here are the steps to submit an application for the Foreign Researcher Certificate grant:

Step 1: Review Guidelines
Familiarize yourself with the 'Guide de renseignements généraux' to understand the grant's requirements.
Step 2: Prepare Application Package
Fill out the application form for the Foreign Researcher Certificate.
Prepare the following documents:
Detailed and signed curriculum vitae of the candidate.
Copy of the employment contract.
Copy of the company's certificate of incorporation (for first-time applicants).
One of the following educational documents:
Copy of diplomas from a Quebec university.
Copies of post-secondary diplomas and course lists, plus a certified true copy of the last relevant diploma.
Comparative evaluation of studies done outside Quebec.
Step 3: Submit Application
Email the completed application form and all required documents in one submission to conges.fiscaux@economie.gouv.qc.ca.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The certificate for a foreign researcher or expert is issued only once for the entire eligible period.
The researcher exempts a graduated reduction in provincial tax: 100% for the first 24 months, 75% for months 25-36, 50% for months 37-48, and 25% for months 49-60.
The company must inform the Ministry of any relevant changes affecting eligibility during the tax exemption period.
Copies of all diplomas must be translated into French or English if originally in another language.
For researchers with foreign qualifications, a comparative evaluation of studies is sometimes necessary, conducted by the Immigration, Francization and Integration Ministry (MIFI).
Renewal of the certificate for an expert is required annually, and no reminders will be issued by the Ministry.