Open
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Closing date : July 1, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financial support for VSRN trainees to present at scientific events. Up to $2,500 for in-person participation and $200 for virtual meetings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- 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
- Oral presentation at a scientific event.
- Poster presentation at a scientific event.
- Participation in national or international scientific meetings.
Documents Needed
- Confirmation of registration and submission
- Cost estimate
- Canadian Common CV in FRQS format with detailed contributions
- Signed support letter from the research supervisor
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- College and university students at all levels
- Postdoctoral fellows
- Residents in Quebec teaching institutions or healthcare organizations
- VSRN student members under a Vision Network researcher
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose project does not align with the VSRN mandate.
- Individuals who already submitted more than one application for the same competition.
Eligible expenses
- Conference or congress registration fees
- Association membership fees
- Transportation costs, including economy class travel
- Visa, permit, and medical insurance fees
- Accommodation and meal costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and ranked by an evaluation committee.
- Funding is not guaranteed and depends on available funds.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge VSRN support.
- Recipients must submit follow-up information when requested.
- Payment is issued after the event once required receipts are received.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted twice a year.
- Only one application per candidate is accepted per competition.
- Recipients must acknowledge VSRN support.
- Recipients must present their results at the VSRN Annual Meeting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Travel Award: Presentation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Travel Award: Presentation. 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 Travel Award: Presentation?
Financial support for VSRN trainees to present at scientific events. Up to $2,500 for in-person participation and $200 for virtual meetings.
How much funding can be received?
Travel Award: Presentation Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Travel Award: Presentation program?
To be eligible for the Travel Award: Presentation program, you must:
Must be a VSRN student member, fellow, or resident.
Project must fit VSRN vision science priorities.
Applicant must be based in Quebec.
What expenses are eligible under Travel Award: Presentation?
Oral presentation at a scientific event.
Poster presentation at a scientific event.
Participation in national or international scientific meetings.
Who can I contact for more information about the Travel Award: Presentation?
You can contact Vision Network (VSRN) by email at reseau.vision@ircm.qc.ca.
Where is the Travel Award: Presentation available?
The Travel Award: Presentation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Travel Award: Presentation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Travel Award: Presentation is a Grant and Funding