The Quebec Sleep Research Network is pleased to offer a multitude of funding opportunities to its members to further its mission. You'll find more information about these opportunities below.
Initiatives that do not correspond to currently open competitions may be submitted directly to the Sleep Network. The submission must include:
- A project description (maximum 2 pages) explaining how it could have a structuring impact on the Sleep Network;
- A budget indicating the total cost and the portion requested from the Sleep Network (maximum 1 page).
All documents must be sent to info@reseausommeil.ca.
Proposals will be evaluated by the steering committee based on their potential structuring impact and the resources available for the current fiscal year.
Funding Opportunity - Knowledge Mobilization
The Sleep Network is pleased to announce the launch of a funding opportunity for knowledge mobilization projects! The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support, throughout the year and with monthly submissions, new knowledge mobilization initiatives that don't fit into typical calls for projects.
Submission deadline : The 1st of each month
Closing date of the financing opportunity : Until the annual budget is exhausted
Call for Pilot Projects – Sleep and Occupational Health and Safety
The Sleep Network is pleased to announce its first pilot project competition on occupational health and safety! This competition aims to encourage participatory research designs as well as knowledge transfer projects. It also supports intersectoral and interinstitutional projects, as well as those conducted in collaboration with partners and clinicians.
Submission deadline : January 31, 2026
Announcement of the winners : Mid-April
SomnoNova Award - Somnosciences Québec
The Sleep Network is proud to recognize student excellence and innovation in research with the SomnoNova Award! This award recognizes a student who has published or submitted a scientific article as first author between April 1, 2024, and January 31, 2026.
Submission deadline : February 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Announcement of the winner : February 20, 2026
SomnoVox Award - Somnosciences Québec
The Sleep Network is proud to recognize and encourage student projects involving knowledge transfer and mobilization. This award aims to reward a student whose significant contribution has promoted the transfer and enhancement of knowledge in the field of sleep, circadian rhythms, and dreams.
Submission deadline : February 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Announcement of the winner : February 20, 2026
SomnoLaurea Award - Somnosciences Québec
The Sleep Network is proud to recognize the impact and hard work of its students. This award aims to reward the outstanding involvement of a student member of the Student Committee. Candidates are nominated by the directors of the Student Committee.
Announcement of the winner : March 27, 2026
Scholarship and Fellowship Supplements - Autumn 2025
The Sleep Network is proud to offer supplementary grants to support students and trainees who do not receive major scholarships from large funding organizations. It is not necessary to have already received a grant in order to submit a request for supplementary grant from the Sleep Network.
Submission deadline : September 1, 2025 at 4 p.m. (Eastern time)
Announcement of the winners : October 15, 2025
Call for Pilot Projects - 2025 - 2026
The Sleep Network is pleased to announce its first general call for pilot projects! The aim of this funding opportunity is to stimulate the emergence of promising projects based on solid scientific foundations, while promoting the next generation of researchers and the adoption of EDI principles. It is also a strategic lever for obtaining broader funding, particularly from major funding agencies.
Submission deadline : June 30, 2025
Announcement of the winners : September 15, 2025
Travel Award - Summer 2026
The Sleep Network is pleased to offer its third travel award competition! The purpose of this competition is to support up-and-coming scientists and research staff in presenting their work at national and international conferences.
Submission deadline : February 20, 2026, at 4PM (Eastern Time)
Announcement of the winners : March 30, 2026
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