Students


Get to know INAF and its rich and welcoming environment!

A unique learning
Environment in Canada


INAF stands as Canada’s largest collective of researchers solely committed to the study of foods and their components. Our distinctive strength arises from the multidisciplinary and collaborative context of our research work.

Discover our research themes

INAF:
A POWERFUL NETWORK


Our Institute is internationally recognized as a leader in bio-food, nutrition, and health research areas. Our experts put science at the service of food to fulfill our mission and ensure that our actions yield real and sustainable results for the bio-food sector and public health. Our researcher members and their teams are affiliated with fifteen institutions across the province of Quebec!

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS

A LIVELY
scientific events program


Our training environment offers young researchers numerous opportunities to expand their knowledge beyond the scope of their research projects.

We offer a comprehensive scientific events program, including a series of conferences, seminars, symposiums, and technology meetings.

UPCOMING EVENTS

International
collaborations


Studying at INAF means becoming part of a collaborative research network that extends beyond borders. These partnerships have positioned the Institute as a leader on the international stage, particularly in key areas such as food safety, natural antimicrobials, eco-design of food processes, and the impact of nutrition on brain health, microbiota, and metabolic health.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS


FIND YOUR RESEARCH SUPERVISOR


Future INAF student-members must first find a researcher who will supervise their graduate studies. Here are some tips to assist you in your search.

Student life
INAF: A COMMUNITY


Discover what makes INAF an engaging and vibrant learning environment! We take pride in nurturing the next generation of scientists, providing them with enriching experiences at our Institute, and fostering a strong sense of community through social and integration activities.

Get involved in student life

FUNDING SUPPORT
ACCESS TO THE RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT


We provide comprehensive support to our student members, offering funding opportunities for new members and throughout their studies at our Institute. Explore the various scholarship programs available to help you develop your research skills!

Consult the scholarship programs


DISCOVER INAF RESEARCHERS


INAF brings together 127 researchers working on a variety of research projects. Find out about their interests and research projects.

Upcoming events
for students

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24 octobre 2024 | -

Le Service de soutien à l'innovation (SSI) vous propose une journée de dialogue et d’information le 24 octobre 2024 à l'Université Laval, en compagnie de nutritionnistes, transformateurs alimentaires et d'autres acteurs du domaine alimentaire, intéressés par la transformation alimentaire et la saine alimentation.

Salle Hydro-Québec, Université Laval

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29 octobre 2024 | 11:00 - 12:00 Conferences

The right to food, which aims to ensure that everyone has physical and economic access to adequate food that meets the requirements of sustainability and dignity, provides a highly interesting legal basis for the deployment of more sustainable and equitable SATs.

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12 novembre 2024 | 09:30 - 11:00

Join us for an inspiring exchange with Julie Francoeur, researcher and essayist from the Groupe de recherche sur le travail agricole (UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal), who will explore the role of women in agriculture and their contribution to the ecological transition.