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Travel Award: Training
Funding for short-term training mobility
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Funding available
$ 3,000
Deadline
Unspecified
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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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Excellence of the research
- Relevance and impact of the training on the student’s development
- Potential to increase intersectorality in vision research in Quebec
- Quality of the justification and hosting environment
- Fair and reasonable budget
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the electronic application form, available July 1st, 2026, and fill in Sections 1 to 3 on the competition homepage.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents and combine the required documents into a single PDF.
- Step 3: Upload the completed form and single PDF attachment through the online application system before the training starts.
- Step 4: Await confirmation and payment. If approved, payment is issued after the training once receipts and administrative information are received.
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
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 Vision Network (VSRN) by email at reseau.vision@ircm.qc.ca.
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 Grant and Funding