Program – open
No submission deadline
Intended to support members from the Pain Network wishing to invite internationally-recognized guest speakers to present innovating aspects of their research program.
- 5 envelopes available per fiscal year (March to April)
- 2 000$ maximum per invited speaker, the excess being covered by the visited sites.
- The invited speaker need to present at least on 2 sites, in 2 different cities (i.e. 2 universities or research centers in Montreal are considered as a sole site. The invited speaker would need for instance to give a lecture in Quebec City as well to be eligible).
- The Pain Network needs to be identified as the main partner for holding the event (logos available on demand).
Procedure:
- Apply in writing to the Pain Network Management Committee (info@qprn.ca), providing dates and themes of presentation, a description of the activity, and a short biography of the guest, including areas of interest.
- Your request should include the invited speaker resume or a list of PubMed publications should be provided.
- You request should include the global budget with the inputs and outputs.
- You can inform the coordinator of another interested site if already identified, or you can ask that he surveys other members or sites.
Decision and reimbursement:
- The QPRN management committee will review the request and authorize if all requirements are fulfilled.
- Upon receipt of proof of expenditure, the QPRN will make an inter-institutional transfer of up to $2,000 to the member who initiated the request.
- The hosting member will be responsible of managing the logistics and the expenses in equity with the other sites.
