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National and International Networking Program
Funding for international vision research collaborations
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
August 15, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports national and international networking projects in vision research, with funding of up to $50,000 per project. It funds collaborations between Quebec and outside-Quebec teams, including scientific exchanges, partnerships, and related project activities.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal
- 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
- Collaborative vision research projects involving Quebec and international partners.
- Scientific exchanges and partnership development.
- Research networking activities that increase national and international visibility.
- Joint publications, presentations, and student exchanges linked to the collaboration.
Documents Needed
- Completed letter of intent
- Completed full application form
- Attestation of partnership, if applicable
- CVs of principal investigators and co-investigators
- Canadian Common CVs in FRQS format with detailed contributions
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research teams based in Quebec.
- Research teams outside Quebec working in academia.
- University-based vision researchers.
- Clinical ophthalmology researchers in university hospitals.
Who is not eligible
- Researchers outside Quebec who do not work in academia.
- Applications without a Quebec team and an outside-Quebec team.
- Researchers who are not independent under FRQS criteria.
- Applications with conceptual overlap with another submission by the same researcher.
Eligible expenses
- Project expenses by budget category
- Scholarships for students
- Travel expenses
- Other collaboration-related project costs
- In-kind contributions, if quantified in Canadian dollars
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Outside Quebec
Selection criteria
- Scientific quality of the project.
- Problem, objectives, methods, and preliminary results.
- Roles of investigators, collaborators, students, and postdoctoral fellows.
- Timetable and feasibility of the project.
- National and international collaboration impact, including intersectorality.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the letter of intent
- Complete only sections 1 and 2 of the application form.
- Submit the letter of intent by the stated deadline.
- Step 2: Prepare the full application
- Complete all sections of the application form.
- Add the attestation of partnership, if applicable.
- Include the required CVs.
- Step 3: Submit the application PDF
- Send the letter of intent or full application as a single PDF document.
- Submit through the Vision Sciences Research Network contact channel provided in the call.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- Applications are assessed after submission.
- Only complete and compliant files are considered.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the program’s scientific evaluation process.
- Projects are assessed against FRQS-equivalent performance criteria.
- The project’s intersectoral character is considered in evaluation.
- Incomplete or non-compliant applications are rejected.
- Funded projects must submit scientific and financial reports during and after the grant period.
Additional information
- Projects may receive up to one renewal.
- Scientific reports are required at the end of the grant.
- Financial reports are required after each financial year and at grant end.
- Applicants must stay up to date with required reports to remain eligible for future applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the National and International Networking Program Program
What is the National and International Networking Program?
This program supports national and international networking projects in vision research, with funding of up to $50,000 per project. It funds collaborations between Quebec and outside-Quebec teams, including scientific exchanges, partnerships, and related project activities.
How much funding can be received?
National and International Networking Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the National and International Networking Program program?
To be eligible for the National and International Networking Program program, you must:
Vision-related project.
Quebec and outside-Quebec teams.
Quebec PI must be a regular VSRN member.
What expenses are eligible under National and International Networking Program?
Collaborative vision research projects involving Quebec and international partners.
Scientific exchanges and partnership development.
Research networking activities that increase national and international visibility.
Joint publications, presentations, and student exchanges linked to the collaboration.
Who can I contact for more information about the National and International Networking Program?
You can contact Vision Network (VSRN) by email at reseau.vision@ircm.qc.ca or by phone at 438-825-1425.
Where is the National and International Networking Program available?
The National and International Networking Program program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the National and International Networking Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
National and International Networking Program is a Researchers And Facilities