Funding programmes

As a first step, we ask for a personal exchange to clarify the respective goals and modalities of the project. The Scientific Coordination Office Bavaria-Québec/Alberta/International at the Bavarian Research Alliance provides information and advice to potential interested parties on all questions related to a research stay in one of the partner regions. A (telephone) appointment can be arranged at any time by email: Contact

Information on funding opportunities for cooperation projects between Bavaria and Quebec or Alberta can be found here (in German).

Researchers from across the RLS regions can find a compilation of resources for information about funding opportunities, mobility, and scholarships or training funding here. 

Current funding options Bavaria-Québec

The following funding options are currently available:

• The Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) and the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts, in collaboration with the WKS Bavaria-Québec/Alberta/International within the Bavarian Research Alliance, are launching a new, forward-looking bilateral research program on AI-powered and human-centered robotics for real-world applications. More information can be found here. The complete call for proposals will be launched on September 22, 2026 (deadline for registration: October 13, 2026; deadline for application: November 16, 2026).
• The regular Bavaria-Québec bilateral working group call for project proposals between the Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec (MRIF) and the Bavarian State Chancellery (StK) is open again for the 2026–2028 period. The call covers areas such as science, education, and culture. Applications can be submitted until October 4, 2026. More information can be found here (in French). Points of contact are Dr. Florence Gauzy, WKS Bavaria-Québec/Alberta/International at BayFOR, for research projects and Ms. Julie Grill, Bavarian State Chancellery, for all other projects.
• The FRQ and the MRIF support the involvement of researchers from Québec in consortia under Pillar 2 of Horizon Europe, Cluster 1 (Health) and Cluster 4 (Aerospace). The WKS Bavaria-Québec/Alberta/International at BayFOR is involved in designing the program. More information on funding and the application process can be found here (in French).