450.773.8521 #8619
Faculté de médecine vétérinaire
3200 rue Sicotte.
Saint-Hyacinthe (Qc) J2S 2M2
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
FOR RESEARCHERS
NEW INITIATIVES in Sustainable Development Goals
Op+lait''s new research initiatives aim to stimulate research collaborations between researchers from different disciplines, fields, and institutions for research projects related to sustainable development.
$22,500 per project (max.)
Open Competition
Deadline November 12, 2026
NEW INITIATIVES
To stimulate innovative collaborative research projects between researchers from different disciplines, different fields, and different institutions. The project may be related to one or more areas of focus.
$22,500 per project (max.)
Open Competition
Deadline November 12, 2026
NEW INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS with Galactinnov
This grant is available to members of the Op+lait cluster for research projects in collaboration with French members of the Galactinnov network. Research funds will be allocated to the Quebec side, and a “travel expenses” component is included to support travel from Quebec to France.
$25,000 per project (max.)
Open Competition
Deadline November 12, 2026
FOR STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPLEMENT
This financial assistance supplements the amounts obtained by a student as part of their graduate studies.
Maximum $10,000 for graduate students
Maximum $15,000 for postdoctoral fellows
Open Competition
Deadline November 12, 2026
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INTER-LABORATORY AND INTERNSHIP TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP
Travel grants are available to stimulate collaboration, optimize the use of platforms, and encourage students to travel between laboratories, partners, or any other location relevant to their research project and training.
Several grants are available.
Maximum $500.
The grant will be awarded for travel and accommodation expenses only.
Competition open at all times
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CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Conference grants are available to enable graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to present their research findings at conferences.
$1,000 for a conference outside Quebec.
$500 for a conference in Quebec.
Open Competition
Deadline November 12, 2026
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INTER-LABORATORY AND INTERNSHIP TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP Galactinnov
Travel grants are available to stimulate collaboration and encourage students from the Op+lait group to travel to France to join the research teams of members of the Galactinnov International Research Network.
Maximum $1,000.
Several grants available for graduate and postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Competition open at all times
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KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AWARD
Offers the opportunity to carry out innovative transfer activities with research users or the general public
Maximum $500 per activity
Awards are available to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers under the supervision of members of the Op+lait cluster.
Open Competition
Deadline October 1, 2026
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PARENTAL SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
Success support grants are available to help graduate students financially balance parenting and their studies. These grants are available to students who have or are expecting to have dependent children and who are in a special situation*
(*for more details, see the rules and guidelines document).
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$1,000/month for a maximum of $4,000 per semester.
Competition open at all times
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NEW INITIATIVE IN KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Motivate graduate students and postdoctoral fellows participating in research under the supervision of an Op+lait member to carry out innovative knowledge transfer activities targeting direct or indirect users of the research or the general public.
One grant per year.
Maximum $5,000 ($1,000 in honoraria).
Open Competition
Deadline October 1, 2026
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RECRUITMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS
The recruitment grant aims to encourage regular members of the group to recruit Canadian Indigenous* graduate students.
$5,000 for one term
* Indigenous ancestry refers to registered and unregistered First Nations members of Canada, whether treaty or non-treaty, Métis, and Inuit of Canada.