This program offers funding from US $20,000 to $80,000 per year to support research projects that produce impactful scientific knowledge and involve citizen participation. It emphasizes long-term research, safety, logistics, and project impact assessments.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Research and experimental development

Reduce the ecological footprint

Supporting volunteer engagement

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Minimum amount : 20,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

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

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Conducting scientifically rigorous research involving citizen scientists.
Long-term data collection and analysis projects.
Community engagement activities and educational outreach related to research.

Examples of admissible projects:

Urban air quality monitoring through community-engaged sensor deployment

Documents Needed

Detailed research proposal, CVs of principal investigators, affiliation proof, and project timeline.

Eligibility

The principal investigator must have a Ph.D. or collaborate with a qualified co-investigator.

The project must involve citizen-scientist participation.

Research teams should demonstrate the capacity for long-term study support.

The research must produce rigorous, relevant, and impactful science.

Who is eligible?

Research institutions affiliated with universities or NGOs.
Qualified individual principal investigators with a Ph.D.
Research teams capable of conducting long-term, impactful science.

Who is not eligible

Organizations without qualified principal investigators.
Projects not involving citizen scientist participation.
Applicants lacking long-term research capacity.

Eligible expenses

Liabilities related to volunteer and staff expenses in the field, and project-specific operational costs.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Expenses unrelated to fieldwork or research activities.
Administrative costs not directly tied to the project.
Expenses for unrelated organizational activities.
Costs incurred before project approval or outside project scope.

Eligible geographic areas

(No specific geographical restrictions listed)

Selection criteria

Scientific merit and relevance of the research proposal.
Level of citizen involvement and participation strategy.
Feasibility and organizational capacity to complete the project.
Potential impact and societal benefits of the research.
Quality and thoroughness of the project plan and methodology.

How to apply

Review the annual request for proposals (RFP) and identify relevant opportunities.Prepare a detailed pre-proposal including research objectives, methodology, and citizen participation plans.Submit the pre-proposal before the specified deadline through the designated portal.Await feedback from the review committee and prepare the full application if invited.Complete the application process, including submission of required documents and signing of funding agreement.

Processing and Agreement

The review process involves assessment of proposal eligibility and merit.
Eligible projects are notified of acceptance or rejection.
A formal funding agreement is signed before disbursing funds.
Funding disbursal occurs based on agreed milestones or schedules.
Recipients must submit progress reports and financial statements as per agreement.

Additional information

The program emphasizes long-term support, with an average funding duration of 7-8 years, allowing continuous development of research projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Funding Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Research Funding. 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.