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ARSACS - Research grants
Funding for ARSACS research projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec
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
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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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
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 after evaluation.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ARSACS - Research grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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