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Scholarships and grants - aging
Funding for aging research collaboration and innovation
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Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Location
Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Only regular CdRV researchers may be designated as principal investigators.
See full eligibility
Overview
This program offers up to $25,000 per project to support aging-related research initiatives. It funds collaborative projects that strengthen research teams, test new approaches, and help generate preliminary results for future funding.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Estrie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Research projects on aging.
- Clinical research projects for the Vitae Foundation’s Strategic Initiatives.
- Development of collaborations between CdRV researchers and other potential partners.
- Projects aimed at launching larger-scale research.
Documents Needed
- The Strategic Initiatives Grant Program form 2027-2028 completed.
- An abbreviated CV (maximum 4 pages) of the researchers or clinicians external to the CdRV.
- The current financial situation of the project’s principal investigator(s).
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Only regular CdRV researchers may be designated as principal investigators.
Who is not eligible
- Staff and physicians who already receive financial support from the CdRV to carry out research activities.
- The principal investigator who is the recipient of a Strategic Initiative grant may not submit an application as principal investigator two years in a row.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs covered over one financial year.
- Equipment purchases, when included in the budget justification and supported by a quote.
- Salary support for study preparation, including ethics submission, when requested.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries or scholarships for team members.
- Funds transferred outside Quebec.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Innovativeness of the application.
- Complementarity of members and team synergy.
- Relevance of the issue and methodological quality of the proposal.
- Clarity and realism of the budget and timeline; feasibility of the study within an interval of 24 months.
- Impact and strategic benefits for the researcher(s) and their team, as well as for the partner setting; for the Vitae Foundation’s Strategic Initiatives, scientific and clinical relevance of the project, anticipated impacts on staff or users and benefits for Santé Québec Estrie – CHUS.
How to apply
- Submit the application in a PDF file attached by email to direction-cdrv@usherbrooke.ca no later than the 1December 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an ad hoc committee appointed by the CdRV direction.
- Evaluators must accept the conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policy.
- Funding decisions depend on application quality and available funds.
- Successful applicants must comply with the program’s follow-up commitments.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted by email as a PDF attachment.
- Applications may be written in English, but the title and summary are required in French if funded.
- Selected applicants must present results at a CdRV scientific activity within the following year.
- Recipients must later provide proof of follow-on impact or explain why none occurred.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Scholarships and grants - aging Program
What is the Scholarships and grants - aging?
This program offers up to $25,000 per project to support aging-related research initiatives. It funds collaborative projects that strengthen research teams, test new approaches, and help generate preliminary results for future funding.
How much funding can be received?
Scholarships and grants - aging Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 1, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Scholarships and grants - aging program?
To be eligible for the Scholarships and grants - aging program, you must:
Regular CdRV researcher.
Project related to aging.
Must follow required format.
What expenses are eligible under Scholarships and grants - aging?
Research projects on aging.
Clinical research projects for the Vitae Foundation’s Strategic Initiatives.
Development of collaborations between CdRV researchers and other potential partners.
Projects aimed at launching larger-scale research.
Who can I contact for more information about the Scholarships and grants - aging?
You can contact Aging Research Center by email at direction-CdRV@USherbrooke.ca.
Where is the Scholarships and grants - aging available?
The Scholarships and grants - aging program is available Estrie, Quebec.