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Last Update: April 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $3,000 to support short-term training for VSRN student members and trainees. It funds activities such as equipment training, specialized courses, summer schools, and laboratory stays.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training on sophisticated equipment
- Specialized courses
- Summer school, excluding VSRN Summer School
- Laboratory stays to start or continue collaborations
Documents Needed
- Completed electronic application form
- Budget estimate
- Supervision form or letter of acceptance
- FRQ abridged CV
- Letter of support from the research director
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- College students
- University students
- Graduate students
- Postdoctoral fellows
- Research professionals
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose project is not relevant to the VSRN mandate
- Applicants without a VSRN member supervisor
- Candidates submitting more than one application per competition
- Students who have already received two awards in the same fiscal year
- Applicants combining this award with the Recruitment Scholarship during the same period
Eligible expenses
- Transportation in economy class
- Visa or permit fees
- Medical insurance
- Accommodation and meals
- Registration fees, if applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Training shorter than 5 days
- VSRN Summer School
- Alcohol-related meal expenses
- Expenses already covered by another travel grant
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and ranked based on merit.
- Evaluation considers research excellence, training relevance, and intersectoral potential.
- Applicants receive an email confirming submission.
- Successful candidates are paid after the training once receipts and required information are received.
- Recipients must acknowledge VSRN support and share progress and results.
Additional information
- Priority is given to intersectoral applications.
- Applications must be submitted before the training starts.
- Only one application per candidate is accepted per competition.
- Recipients must acknowledge VSRN support and present results at the annual meeting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Travel Award: Training Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Travel Award: Training. 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: Training?
This program provides up to $3,000 to support short-term training for VSRN student members and trainees. It funds activities such as equipment training, specialized courses, summer schools, and laboratory stays.
How much funding can be received?
Travel Award: Training Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Travel Award: Training program?
To be eligible for the Travel Award: Training program, you must:
VSRN member or trainee
Minimum 5-day training
Project aligned with VSRN mission
What expenses are eligible under Travel Award: Training?
Training on sophisticated equipment
Specialized courses
Summer school, excluding VSRN Summer School
Laboratory stays to start or continue collaborations
Who can I contact for more information about the Travel Award: Training?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at reseau.vision@ircm.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Travel Award: Training available?
The Travel Award: Training program is available across Canada.
Is the Travel Award: Training a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Travel Award: Training is a Wage Subsidies And Interns