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Merit Scholarship: Internship
Funding for VSRN student internships
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: The application form now points to a new Fourwaves submission page and the displayed form label has moved from March 1st, 2026 to July 1st, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: The application form now points to a new Fourwaves submission page and the displayed form label has moved from March 1st, 2026 to July 1st, 2026.
Merit Scholarship: Internship form and deadline updated
The Merit Scholarship: Internship application form now links to a new Fourwaves submission page, and the form label has changed from March 1st, 2026 to July 1st, 2026. The associated Fourwaves event page also now shows a submission period ending on July 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT, replacing the earlier March 2, 2026 deadline shown on the event page.
Funding available
$ 3,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides $3,000 in financial support for VSRN student members undertaking an internship. Eligible activities include summer, fall, winter, and introductory research internships lasting at least three months.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Summer, fall, or winter internships.
- Long-term internship placements.
- Introduction to research internships.
Documents Needed
- Supervision form
- Scientific CV of the candidate (FRQ Abridged CV)
- Electronic application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- College students
- Undergraduate students
- Medical students
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose project does not align with the VSRN mandate.
- Applicants without a VSRN member supervisor or research director.
- Applicants seeking to combine this scholarship with Recruitment Scholarships during the same period.
Selection criteria
- Excellence of the research.
- Relevance and impact of the internship on student training.
- Potential to increase intersectorality in vision research in Quebec.
- Quality of the justification and hosting environment.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the electronic form
- Open the competition page for Merit Scholarship: Internship.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Step 2: Prepare the required PDF
- Combine the supervision form and the candidate’s scientific CV into one PDF.
- Arrange the documents in the required order.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Upload the PDF to the electronic form.
- Submit the application through the online platform before the deadline.
- Step 4: Receive confirmation
- Check your email for confirmation of submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the VSRN competition process.
- Applications that do not meet the VSRN mandate are not evaluated.
- Incomplete or non-compliant applications are rejected.
- Selected applicants receive scholarship payment after required documents are received.
- Recipients must acknowledge VSRN support and present their research results at the annual meeting.
Additional information
- Intersectoral applications are given priority.
- The scholarship is awarded three times per year.
- Only one application per competition is accepted.
- The same candidate cannot receive two awards in the same fiscal year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Merit Scholarship: Internship Program
What is the Merit Scholarship: Internship?
This program provides $3,000 in financial support for VSRN student members undertaking an internship. Eligible activities include summer, fall, winter, and introductory research internships lasting at least three months.
How much funding can be received?
Merit Scholarship: Internship Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Merit Scholarship: Internship program?
To be eligible for the Merit Scholarship: Internship program, you must:
VSRN student member
VSRN supervisor required
Minimum 3-month internship
What expenses are eligible under Merit Scholarship: Internship?
Summer, fall, or winter internships.
Long-term internship placements.
Introduction to research internships.
Who can I contact for more information about the Merit Scholarship: Internship?
You can contact Vision Network (VSRN) by email at reseau.vision@ircm.qc.ca.
Where is the Merit Scholarship: Internship available?
The Merit Scholarship: Internship program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Merit Scholarship: Internship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Merit Scholarship: Internship is a Wage Subsidies And Interns