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ARSACS - Research grants
2026 ARSACS research funding call
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Principal investigators with an academic position in a recognized institution such as a university, research center, hospital or affiliate.
See full eligibility
Overview
The 2026 ARSACS research funding call supports principal investigators at recognized institutions with up to CAD 100,000 per project, or up to CAD 25,000 for a Seed Grant, to accelerate treatment development. Eligible work includes fundamental or clinical research and may cover personnel, consumable supplies, laboratory animals, service fees, and publication fees.
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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 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Research project plan, limited to 3 pages
- Figures and tables, up to 3 additional pages
- Bibliography and budget requested with justification
- Applicant CV in NIH biosketch format, plus a progress report for renewals and supporting letters, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Principal investigators with an academic position in a recognized institution such as a university, research center, hospital or affiliate.
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
Selection criteria
- Novelty and innovation
- Scientific merit
- Potential impact
- Feasibility of the experimental plan
How to apply
- Submit the application documents by email as a single PDF to Mme Sonia Gobeil at sgobeil@arsacs.com by 22 May 2026.
- Submit the application in the following order: application form; progress report for renewal projects, if applicable; research plan; figures and tables; bibliography; budget requested and justification; CV; supporting letters.
- Documents may be submitted in French or English.
Processing and Agreement
- The Scientific Advisory Committee evaluates each application.
- External peer reviewers may be consulted and provide assessments to the committee.
- Applications are evaluated in June-July 2026, and projects are announced in August 2026.
- If selected, the principal investigator or a delegate may be invited to present project progress at the International ARSACS Symposium.
- At the end of the project, the principal investigator must provide a scientific progress report and a short summary for publication on the Foundation website.
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?
The 2026 ARSACS research funding call supports principal investigators at recognized institutions with up to CAD 100,000 per project, or up to CAD 25,000 for a Seed Grant, to accelerate treatment development. Eligible work includes fundamental or clinical research and may cover personnel, consumable supplies, laboratory animals, service fees, and publication fees.
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:
Only one proposal may be submitted by each principal investigator.
The principal investigator must hold an academic position in a recognized institution.
Fundamental and clinical research projects are accepted.
What expenses are eligible under ARSACS - Research grants?
Fundamental research on ARSACS
Clinical research on 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 or by phone at none.
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 Grant and Funding