Institut national de la recherche scientifique
The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (French, National Institute of Scientific Research) is the research-oriented branch of Université du Québec. INRS conducts research in four broad sectors: water, earth and the environment; energy, materials and telecommunications; human, animal and environmental health; and urbanization, culture and society.
INRS has facilities in Quebec City, Montreal, Laval, and Varennes.