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Learning and Development Award
Funding for student-led learning initiatives
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 180
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This award provides up to $180 per student to support learning and development initiatives within the CSBQ network. It funds student-led learning groups and user groups that promote knowledge sharing and collaboration in biodiversity science.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 180 $
- Minimum amount : 180 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and development of learning groups and user groups.
- Knowledge-sharing activities within the CSBQ network.
- Student-led teaching and learning initiatives beyond regular coursework.
Documents Needed
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Brief project description and relevance to CSBQ
- Detailed work plan and schedule
- Detailed budget
- Two recommendation letters
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Graduate students.
- Postdoctoral researchers.
- Applicants from CSBQ partner universities.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not full-time graduate students.
- Applicants not enrolled at a CSBQ partner university.
- Applicants without a CSBQ supervisor.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs linked to learning and user-group activities.
- Operational costs, if needed.
Eligible geographic areas
- CSBQ partner universities.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the CSBQ scientific committee.
- Proposals are assessed for completeness, eligibility, feasibility, and originality/collaboration.
- Applicants are notified through the application process managed by CSBQ.
- Successful recipients must follow CSBQ visibility and reporting requirements.
Additional information
- Applicants must submit the required materials as one ZIP file by email.
- There are three application deadlines per year.
- Recipients must display their association with the CSBQ in project materials.
- A short technical report is required after the activity ends.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Learning and Development Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Learning and Development Award. 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 Learning and Development Award?
This award provides up to $180 per student to support learning and development initiatives within the CSBQ network. It funds student-led learning groups and user groups that promote knowledge sharing and collaboration in biodiversity science.
How much funding can be received?
Learning and Development Award Funds up to $180 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Learning and Development Award program?
To be eligible for the Learning and Development Award program, you must:
Full-time graduate students.
Enrolled in a CSBQ partner university.
Supervised by a CSBQ member.
What expenses are eligible under Learning and Development Award?
Creation and development of learning groups and user groups.
Knowledge-sharing activities within the CSBQ network.
Student-led teaching and learning initiatives beyond regular coursework.
Who can I contact for more information about the Learning and Development Award?
You can contact Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS) by email at info@qcbs.ca.
Where is the Learning and Development Award available?
The Learning and Development Award program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Learning and Development Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Learning and Development Award is a Grant and Funding