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Program for Financing a Scientific Event
Funding for vision research scientific events
Last Update: April 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Closing date : February 28, 2026
Location
Quebec
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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 28, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Program for Financing a Scientific Event. 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 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