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Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité
Funding for undergraduate biodiversity research projects
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 1,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides between CAD 500 and CAD 1,500 per award to support undergraduate students in biodiversity science. It funds research-related activities linked to the QCBS research themes, including lab or field data collection, literature reviews, meta-analyses, remote sensing, GIS, and theoretical research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Laboratory or field data collection.
- Literature reviews and meta-analyses.
- Remote sensing or GIS-based data collection and analysis.
- Theoretical research using mathematical or computer simulation analysis.
Documents Needed
- Cover letter
- Official or scanned transcript
- Curriculum vitae
- Research project description
- Supervisor support letter
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Undergraduate students.
- Students enrolled full-time in a QCBS member university.
Who is not eligible
- Students who are not enrolled full-time at the undergraduate level.
- Students from non-member universities.
- Applicants without a QCBS co-researcher supervisor.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to the research project or internship, as detailed in the proposed budget.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
Selection criteria
- Completeness of the application.
- Applicant eligibility.
- Transcript quality.
- Relevance of the project to QCBS research themes.
- Feasibility, collaboration, innovation, and fit between the activity and the amount requested.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application package
- Complete all required fields in the online form.
- Prepare the cover letter, transcript, CV, project description, budget, supervisor support letter, and photo.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Apply through the online application form.
- Make sure all documents are included and the application is complete.
- Step 3: Confirm receipt
- Check with QCBS by email to confirm that the application was received after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a QCBS evaluation committee.
- Only selected candidates are awarded funding.
- Decisions are announced in early May.
- Recipients must submit a short technical and financial report within two months after the funded activity ends.
Additional information
- Only one award per student during the bachelor's degree.
- Only one award can be granted per year.
- Unsuccessful applicants are not selected.
- Late applications are generally not considered.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité Program
What is the Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité?
This program provides between CAD 500 and CAD 1,500 per award to support undergraduate students in biodiversity science. It funds research-related activities linked to the QCBS research themes, including lab or field data collection, literature reviews, meta-analyses, remote sensing, GIS, and theoretical research.
How much funding can be received?
Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité program?
To be eligible for the Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité program, you must:
Full-time undergraduate student.
Enrolled at a QCBS member university.
Supervised by a QCBS co-researcher.
What expenses are eligible under Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité?
Laboratory or field data collection.
Literature reviews and meta-analyses.
Remote sensing or GIS-based data collection and analysis.
Theoretical research using mathematical or computer simulation analysis.
Who can I contact for more information about the Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité?
You can contact Quebec Center for Biodiversity Science (QCBS) by email at info@qcbs.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité available?
The Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Prix découverte en science de la biodiversité is a Researchers And Facilities