Open
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 5, 2026
Location
Quebec
Overview
This program offers up to $5,000 for master’s students and up to $10,000 for PhD or postdoctoral trainees. It supports newly admitted full-time graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Quebec who are training in vision sciences under VSRN supervision.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 5, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- First-semester research training in vision sciences.
- Graduate study or postdoctoral research in vision sciences.
Documents Needed
- Justification section
- Admission letter or employment promise
- Official transcript
- Scientific CV of the candidate
- Support letter from the supervisor or director
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Graduate students
- Postdoctoral fellows
- Students in a professional health degree program with research training
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not newly admitted
- Applicants already holding a scholarship from a funding agency
- Part-time applicants, except in a professional health/science degree program
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec universities
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and incomplete or non-compliant files are rejected.
- Applications are assessed based on academic record, supervision plan, and relevance to program objectives.
- Candidates receive an email confirming submission.
Additional information
- Scholarship stacking is allowed up to the maximum set by the host university.
- The host laboratory must top up the scholarship to meet the minimum departmental or program compensation level.
- Recipients must acknowledge VSRN support in related publications and presentations.
- Recipients must submit progress information after their studies to help assess program impact.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Recruitment Scholarship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Recruitment Scholarship. 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 Recruitment Scholarship?
This program offers up to $5,000 for master’s students and up to $10,000 for PhD or postdoctoral trainees. It supports newly admitted full-time graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Quebec who are training in vision sciences under VSRN supervision.
How much funding can be received?
Recruitment Scholarship Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Recruitment Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Recruitment Scholarship program, you must:
Newly admitted trainee
Full-time at a Quebec university
Supervised by a VSRN member
What expenses are eligible under Recruitment Scholarship?
First-semester research training in vision sciences.
Graduate study or postdoctoral research in vision sciences.
Who can I contact for more information about the Recruitment Scholarship?
You can contact Vision Network (VSRN) by email at reseau.vision@ircm.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Recruitment Scholarship available?
The Recruitment Scholarship program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Recruitment Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Recruitment Scholarship is a Grant and Funding