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Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management
Funding for Quebec forest research projects
Funding available
$ 300,000
Deadline
September 21, 2026
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financement de la recherche externe en aménagement durable des forêts 2026-2027 supports Quebec university and college researchers with a $1,200,000 envelope to advance sustainable forest management and target priority research needs. Projects run one to three years and include research, student supervision, and scientific collaboration.
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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
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research projects in sustainable forest management.
- Projects addressing one of the 36 priority research needs for 2026-2027.
- Projects that include supervision of college students, university students, or postdoctoral fellows.
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent form for a research project in sustainable forest management.
- CV of the project leader in the CV-FRQ descriptive format.
- Detailed project proposal form for a research project in sustainable forest management, if retained after the relevance stage.
- CVs of all research team members in the CV-FRQ descriptive format, except the MRNF practitioner collaborator.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- University researchers in Quebec.
- Researchers from CCTTs in Quebec.
- Researchers from affiliated colleges in Quebec.
Who is not eligible
- Retired researchers cannot be project leaders.
Selection criteria
- Letters of intent are evaluated for relevance to the 2026-2027 forest research needs.
- Detailed proposals are evaluated for scientific quality.
- The passing score is 70% for the relevance stage.
- The passing score is 70% for the scientific stage.
- Final selection uses relevance at 60% and scientific quality at 40%, and projects are ranked in descending order of the final score until the envelope is allocated.
How to apply
- Submit the letter of intent by email to DRF-projet.recherche@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca by 21 September 2026 at 16 h.
- Include the project leader's CV in the CV-FRQ descriptive format with the letter of intent.
- If the project is retained for relevance evaluation, submit the detailed project proposal by email to DRF-projet.recherche@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca by 9 December 2026 at 16 h.
- Include the CVs of all researchers involved with the detailed proposal.
- Send the forms and CVs in two separate files clearly identified with the project leader's name.
Processing and Agreement
- Admissibility is assessed upon receipt based on the information and documents submitted by the deadlines.
- Only eligible projects are evaluated.
- Letters of intent are reviewed for relevance, then retained projects proceed to scientific evaluation of the detailed proposal.
- Final selection is based on combined relevance and scientific quality scores.
- Funding agreements are signed between the MRNF and each institution, and decisions are final and without appeal; the final report must be submitted by 1 June 2030.
Additional information
- Only complete applications submitted on time will be considered.
- Applications must be written in French.
- The ministry provides a research guide and project templates.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management Program
What is the Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management?
Financement de la recherche externe en aménagement durable des forêts 2026-2027 supports Quebec university and college researchers with a $1,200,000 envelope to advance sustainable forest management and target priority research needs. Projects run one to three years and include research, student supervision, and scientific collaboration.
How much funding can be received?
Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management program?
To be eligible for the Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management program, you must:
The lead must be a university researcher or a CCTT or affiliated college researcher in Quebec.
The project must address one of the 36 priority research needs.
The application must be written in French.
What expenses are eligible under Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management?
Research projects in sustainable forest management.
Projects addressing one of the 36 priority research needs for 2026-2027.
Projects that include supervision of college students, university students, or postdoctoral fellows.
Who can I contact for more information about the Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management?
You can contact Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF) by email at DRF-projet.recherche@mrnf.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418-643-7994.
Where is the Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management available?
The Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research Project Call for Sustainable Forest Management is a Grant and Funding