Requests for less than $15,000

In addition to the annual PRESE project competition, it is possible to apply for financial support for a collaborative project involving two or more member institutions of the cluster (up to a maximum of $15,000).

Before submitting an application, it is essential to contact the PRESE’s coordination office to confirm the availability of funds and the eligibility of your project. You will receive support to optimise your chances of obtaining financial support.

Eligibility criteria

The project must be submitted by an employee of one of the PRESE member institutions. It must be carried out collaboratively and involve at least two PRESE member institutions.

Your project must target at least one of the following objectives:
• promote access to higher education, particularly for underrepresented groups (e.g. indigenous students, first-generation students, people with disabilities, people from rural areas, women in STEM, men in underrepresented fields, etc.)
• improve the fluidity of training pathways and ensure smooth, high-quality transitions aimed at strengthening student retention in higher education
• Meet national and regional needs for training-employment alignment, particularly in the context of qualification or requalification, providing access to lifelong learning
• Deploy promotion and recruitment strategies in higher education, encouraging closer ties between CEGEPs and universities and secondary education

Funding Decisions

For finance to be attributed, the project must undergo an evaluation by the PRESE Executive Committee and obtain at least 3 of 6 votes of approval. Responses are generally given two weeks after the proposal.

Project Submission

• Funding request – Form

Contact

For assistance, contact Sophie Vincent, coordinator of the PRESE