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Program for Financing a Scientific Event
Funding for vision research scientific events
Funding available
$ 1,500
Deadline
February 28, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1,500 to support VSRN members organizing scientific events in vision research. Eligible activities include conferences, symposia, scientific congresses, and scientific cafés.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organization of scientific dissemination or knowledge-transfer events in vision research.
- Conferences, symposia, scientific congresses, and scientific cafés.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Proof of participation as organizer
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Active VSRN members
- Researchers, students, or other members involved in the event organization
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Prizes or awards.
Eligible geographic areas
- Vision Sciences Research Network (VSRN) members
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Network’s objectives.
- Interest and impact for the Network.
- International visibility for the Network.
- Promotion of infrastructures and tissue banks.
- Potential to attract new collaborators.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in the official form for the scientific event funding request.
- Step 2: Attach supporting proof
- Provide proof of participation in the event as organizer, such as an email or official letter.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the complete application in PDF format to reseau.vision@ircm.qc.ca.
- Step 4: Respect the deadline
- Submit by September 30 or February 28, or by the next Monday evening if the date falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission for completeness and compliance.
- Incomplete or non-compliant applications are rejected.
- Funding is awarded to the application with the highest impact.
- Recipients may be contacted later for program evaluation follow-up.
Additional information
- Only one grant may be awarded per financial year per axis.
- Recipients must include the VSRN logo in the event program.
- Recipients must acknowledge VSRN support in the event materials.
- Recipients must respond to follow-up requests for program evaluation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program for Financing a Scientific Event Program
What is the Program for Financing a Scientific Event?
This program provides up to $1,500 to support VSRN members organizing scientific events in vision research. Eligible activities include conferences, symposia, scientific congresses, and scientific cafés.
How much funding can be received?
Program for Financing a Scientific Event Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Program for Financing a Scientific Event program?
To be eligible for the Program for Financing a Scientific Event program, you must:
Active VSRN member
Organizer or committee member
Event linked to vision research
What expenses are eligible under Program for Financing a Scientific Event?
Organization of scientific dissemination or knowledge-transfer events in vision research.
Conferences, symposia, scientific congresses, and scientific cafés.
Who can I contact for more information about the Program for Financing a Scientific Event?
You can contact Vision Network (VSRN) by email at reseau.vision@ircm.qc.ca or by phone at 438-825-1425.
Where is the Program for Financing a Scientific Event available?
The Program for Financing a Scientific Event program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Program for Financing a Scientific Event a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Program for Financing a Scientific Event is a Researchers And Facilities