Call for pilot projects - 2026-2027

The Quebec Sleep Research Network is launching its second general call for projects, with the aim of supporting innovative research initiatives related to the major themes of sleep. This initiative is in line with the Sleep Network's mission: to propel sleep science as a highly innovative, cross-sectoral field rooted in the needs of the Quebec population, throughout life.

The program aims to stimulate the emergence of promising projects, based on solid scientific foundations, while promoting the next generation of researchers and the adoption of the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). It is also a strategic lever for broader funding, particularly with large granting agencies (e.g., Canadian Institutes of Health Research, CIHR).

Projects will be evaluated according to a binary Pass/Fail system, designed to reduce selection bias. Projects that pass all evaluation criteria will then be entered into a random draw.

For more information on eligibility and evaluation criteria, please visit our website by clicking here.

Timeline of the competition

• April 21, 2026 : Launch of the call for pilot projects

• June 22, 2026, at 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) : Submission deadline

• July 2026 to September 2026 : Evaluation of submissions

• September 25, 2026 : Announcement of the winners