Deadline: 15-Oct-22
The Gairdner Foundation is issuing an open call to all scientific organizations, research institutions and universities in the fields of human biology and medicine for events to be held in 2023.
The Gairdner Foundation in partnership with FRQS have an established fund for the promotion of science culture and achievement in the province of Québec.
Events should be unique, free or low cost to attendees, and represent the Gairdner dedication to excellence in research.
Programs that focus on recent scientific advances and bring extraordinary international science to Québec, while highlighting the excellence of Québec researchers. Potential programs would largely be stand-alone scientific symposia on a current and growing area of human biology and medicine. They encourage the inclusion of public and student engagement at these events as well.
Funding Information
- Celebrating Excellence Stream (Up to $25,000)
- Minimum funding requests should be at the $2,500.
Eligibility Criteria
- French, English and bilingual programs are all eligible for this call.
- Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of Canadian researchers with a wide range of expertise and familiarity with the Canadian and Québec research environments.
- In striving to award scientific excellence and to inspire those who follow, Gairdner embraces diverse perspectives in research. Throughout all activities associated with the Canada Gairdner Awards program and associated Canadian and Global outreach programs, Gairdner strives to engage and promote the active participation of individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Applicants must recognize the program as a Gairdner Event, and uphold the Foundation’s policies of responsibility, leadership and equity. Programs will be developed in consultation with Gairdner staff and they strongly encourage the inclusion of Gairdner Laureates and representatives where possible and appropriate.
- The overall fund will be divided among selected proposals at the discretion of the Gairdner Foundation.
For more information, visit Gairdner Québec Program.
For more information, visit https://gairdner.org/resource-hub/call-for-proposals-2023-gairdner-quebec-programs/