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Source verified April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Deadline
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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Selection criteria
- Scientific quality of the submitted abstract.
- Quality of the justification letter.
- Fair and reasonable budget.
- Support letter from the supervisor.
- Potential to strengthen vision research capacity in Quebec.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the electronic application form and sections 1 to 3.
- Step 2: Prepare the required documents in a single PDF.
- Step 3: Attach the supporting documents in the required order.
- Step 4: Submit the application through the online form.
- Step 5: Wait for the confirmation email after submission.
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
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