2025 Gairdner Quebec Partnered Symposia Competition

Gairdner Quebec 2025 Symposia Competition

Applications are accepted September 1- December 16, 2024.
Symposium Call Program

Through our partnership with FRQ-S, Gairdner is dedicated to showcasing and fostering excellence in health-related research in the province of Quebec. We are issuing an open call to partner with organizations, research institutions and universities in the fields of human biology and medicine for programs in Quebec, with up to $40,000 in potential funding support.

Potential programs should be stand-alone scientific symposia on a current and growing area of human biology and medicine.These programs should focus on extraordinary international researchers, while highlighting the excellence of Quebec investigators. We encourage the inclusion of public and student engagement at these events as well.

Events should be unique, free or low cost to attendees, inclusive and represent the Gairdner dedication to excellence in research. Please review Gairdner's commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA). We strongly encourage online engagement and will also provide in-kind communications assistance. French, English and bilingual programs are all eligible for this call. Post-program reporting is required.

This program is not intended to support

·        annual meetings,

·        administrative costs or

·        as a research grant of any kind.

Applications are accepted from September 1 to November 1, 2024

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APPLICATION PROCESS

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. We support the inclusion of past Gairdner Laureates and representatives where possible and appropriate, and can facilitate their participation.

Submissions will be evaluated by Canadian researchers with a wide range of expertise and familiarity with current research environments. The overall fund will be divided among selected proposals at the discretion of the Gairdner Foundation.

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E-mail*
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Organizer Information
Organization*
Primary contact*

First NameLast Name
Position*
Phone number*
Financial contact name

First NameLast Name
Financial contact e-mail
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Financial contact phone number*
Additional planning committee members

Programming Information
Proposed date of program*

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Date
Proposed location of the program*
Please provide a short description of the program (max 500 words).*
Please describe the format of your program (e.g. one-day, multi-day, lectures, panels, breakout sessions, public events, mentoring, networking, forums, etc.)*
What are your specific objectives of your program and how do they align with the Gairdner mission? How will you evaluate whether you have successfully achieved your objectives?*
Who are your target audiences and are any involved in your planning process? What is your anticipated number of participants?*
Who are the speakers or key figures you are considering for this program, including any Gairdner laureates or committee members? Please keep in mind the Foundation’s commitment to EDIA. *
How will you promote the program to the intended participants and ensure you meet your expected participant numbers? What networks or organizations can you reach out to help with this?*
What level of funding are you seeking?*
Up to $40 000
Do you have additional funding sources you have confirmed or intend to approach?*
Budget Outline*

Please attach an outline of how the requested funds will be directed including allocations to communications, speaker expenses, direct programming costs and any additional funding sources.
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Do you agree that any funding provided by the Gairdner Foundation is dependent on adherence to the Foundation's commitments to research excellence and to EDIA?*

Yes, I agree.
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Gairdner Quebec 2025 Symposia Competition