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ARSACS - Research grants
Funding for ARSACS research projects
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program funds research on ARSACS to accelerate treatment development. Grants can reach up to CAD 100,000 per project, or up to CAD 25,000 for a Seed Grant, for fundamental or clinical research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Fundamental research on ARSACS
- Clinical research on ARSACS
- Research aimed at understanding disease mechanisms
- Research aimed at developing treatments for ARSACS
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Research project plan
- Applicant CV
- Progress report, for renewals
- Supporting letters, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Academic researchers
- Researchers based in recognized institutions
- Researchers from universities, research centers, or hospitals
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without an academic position
- Applicants outside a recognized institution
- More than one proposal from the same principal investigator
Eligible expenses
- Personnel
- Consumable supplies
- Laboratory animals
- Service and contract fees
- Publication fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General or indirect costs
- Laboratory equipment expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- International
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Scientific Advisory Committee.
- External peer reviewers may be consulted when needed.
- Projects are evaluated on innovation, scientific merit, impact, and feasibility.
- Funding decisions are announced in August 2026.
Additional information
- The funding is jointly supported by the Richardson Research Fund.
- Projects can be renewed year to year if progress is demonstrated.
- Applicants may be invited to present project progress at the International ARSACS Symposium.
- Applications may be submitted in French or English.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ARSACS - Research grants Program
What is the ARSACS - Research grants?
This program funds research on ARSACS to accelerate treatment development. Grants can reach up to CAD 100,000 per project, or up to CAD 25,000 for a Seed Grant, for fundamental or clinical research.
How much funding can be received?
ARSACS - Research grants Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ARSACS - Research grants program?
To be eligible for the ARSACS - Research grants program, you must:
One proposal per principal investigator.
Principal investigator must hold an academic position.
Research must be within a recognized institution.
What expenses are eligible under ARSACS - Research grants?
Fundamental research on ARSACS
Clinical research on ARSACS
Research aimed at understanding disease mechanisms
Research aimed at developing treatments for ARSACS
Who can I contact for more information about the ARSACS - Research grants?
You can contact Autosomal Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS) by email at sgobeil@arsacs.com.
Where is the ARSACS - Research grants available?
The ARSACS - Research grants program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Is the ARSACS - Research grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ARSACS - Research grants is a Researchers And Facilities