Serge Tremblay

The strategic plan for the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) focuses on advancing multidisciplinary fundamental and applied research in strategic sectors. It aims to train the next generation of highly qualified scientists to serve society. The plan is based on three major priorities and nine objectives, emphasizing engagement, collaboration, and accountability. INRS directs its activities towards the economic, social, and cultural development of Québec, while ensuring the transfer of knowledge and technologies in all the sectors in which it operates.

The 2020-2025 scientific program for the Centre Urbanisation Culture Société (UCS) focuses on four major societal challenges: 1) the pluralization and reconfigurations of social and cultural worlds; 2) the transformation of living environments and environmental challenges; 3) the digital mutations of knowledge and practices; and 4) the construction of social inequalities. These challenges are addressed through three research axes: 1) Dynamics of urban environments; 2) Transformations of cultural worlds; and 3) Trajectories of young people, families, and populations. The program aims to produce new empirical data, contribute to conceptual and theoretical development, inform public policies, and support professional and citizen practices through knowledge transfer and mobilization activities. Specific outcomes include fostering a more democratic dialogue, promoting social justice, supporting governmental decision-making, and documenting the dynamics of civil society and the state on environmental issues.

The INRS 2021-2025 Scientific Institutional Programme focuses on three main themes: Contribute, Bring Together, and Radiate. The "Contribute" theme aims to increase INRS's research capacity and address emerging societal challenges through five priority areas: the evolving relationship between society and science; the enhancement of territory and natural resources; response and adaptation to climate change; improvement of population well-being and the fight against social inequalities; and digital and industrial transformations. The "Bring Together" theme focuses on fostering interdisciplinary, intersectoral, inter-center, and inter-institutional collaboration, integrating reconciliation approaches, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and promoting responsible research. The "Radiate" theme emphasizes supporting excellence in training and development of scientific personnel and developing knowledge valorization and mobilization capacities. The programme aims to make INRS a leading research institute through strategic development, synergy reinforcement, and collaboration to address Quebec's economic, cultural, and social challenges.

The strategic plan for the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) for 2025-2030 focuses on several key areas. It aims to train scientists who can contribute to the economic, social, and cultural development of society, enhance the impact of scientific activities on societal development, and implement innovative strategies to support research and training activities. The plan emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, partnerships, and addressing societal challenges through scientific contributions, while also focusing on improving the student experience and ensuring the well-being of the INRS community.