Do a Laboratory Research Internship in Québec

To be eligible for a research internship, you must: 

• Be enrolled in a program leading to the diploma of Engineer, to carry out an internship at the end of first, second or third year of undergraduate studies (level L3, M1 or end-of-studies internship);
  OR 

• Be enrolled in a university program, to carry out an internship at the end of Master studies (M2) or a Ph.D. internship;
  AND

• Be selected by an ÉTS professor who accepts to act as supervisor of your internship; 
• Possess a sufficient level of linguistic competence in French or in English;
• Have the necessary financial resources for the duration of the internship (plane tickets, accommodation, living expenses and insurance, if applicable).

You must conclude an agreement with an ÉTS professor who will supervise your internship. You should communicate directly with faculty members to submit your application, accompanied by a CV, a letter of interest and transcripts of your recent grades, clearly specifying your areas of interest, your aspirations and your periods of availability.

ÉTS does not have a formal display portal for internship offers. You must investigate the research work of the school and solicit professors connected with your areas of interest.

To assist with the process, you may consult various sections of the ÉTS website: 

• Substance ÉTS, innovation and scientific news from ÉTS;
• Chairs and Research Units;;
• ÉTS Professors;
• Theses and Dissertations (in French);
• Publications and Contributions to Research (in French;)
• Helpful Hints for finding a research director and a topic;

To get a confirmation of admission to the intership, you must provide the professor with the following required elements and items: 

Your curriculum vitae

• Attach your current CV.

Personal information

• Family name;
• Given name(s);
• Permanent address;
• Email address;
• Phone number;
• Country of citizenship (nationality);
• Date of birth;
• Country of birth;
• Passport number.

Proof of (current year) full-time enrolment at the home institution

• Attach a photocopy of your student card or other certification of official registration.

Letter of interest in carrying out a laboratory internship at ÉTS

• Attach a letter of interest.

Contact information for your home institution

• Full name;
• Postal address;
• Website address;
• Contact person (and how to reach them).

What happens next?

Your file will be analyzed to confirm your eligibility (you must allow a period of two weeks). A letter of invitation will be sent to you by email.

TAKE NOTE!

The letter of invitation from the Office of the Registrar of ÉTS is the only official document that you can use for the process of obtaining the official (immigration) documents required for your stay in Canada. Any other document, or written or verbal confirmation from the professor, will not be considered as an official document of admission.

In Canada, an internship is considered as work even if it is not paid, regardless of its duration; foreign nationals must thus obtain a work permit. Do not make any commitment and do not attempt to enter Canada before receiving confirmation that your application for a work permit has been approved.

Please allow a minimum of two months processing delay between the receipt of your letter of invitation and the confirmation of your work permit.

On the basis of the information we received, your letter of invitation will indicate the category of work permit which is most likely to apply to your situation, and the procedure to follow. As the employer of record, BRÉCI (the bureau of student recruitment and international coordination) will produce the immigration forms required and sign the internship agreements, when required.