Yves-Deshaies Rising Stars Award
Created in April 2012 by the Fonds de Recherche du Québec – secteur Santé (FRQ), the mission of the CardioMetabolic Health, Diabetes and Obesity Research Network is to pursue the development of research into metabolic and cardiovascular health, diabetes and obesity, and to transfer and mobilize knowledge to promote sustainable health among Quebecers.
The MyRoad Platform (Maximize Your Research in Obesity and Diabetes) offers unique opportunities for students at all levels and early-career researchers across the country to benefit from extensive research training and mentoring programs. MyRoad is helping to train the next generation of scientists to mobilize new and emerging evidence into practice and policy in the fields of obesity, diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases.
The CMDO Network is launching its 2025-2026 Yves-Deshaies Rising Stars Award of the CMDO Network and MyRoad Platform for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Quebec. The aim of the award is to support high-potential candidates to optimize their chances of obtaining prestigious scholarships. This Award of Excellence has three components: 1) financial support ($3,000) for participation in international conferences; 2) financial support of $1,500 for participation in one or more MyRoad Platform training activities; 3) access to the 2026 CMDO Winter Camp and 2026 MetaboliQc Meeting (SQLNM/CMDO) and 4) access to a senior mentor who will act as advisor to ensure that your application meets the specific criteria of these prestigious competitions. One prize per year will be awarded following an evaluation based on criteria of excellence.
The laureates will receive financial support of $3,000 (CMDO) and $1,500 (MyRoad) valid from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, to cover the cost of attending international conferences.
Deadline for application submission is September 10, 2025.
Women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and people from the 2SLBGTQIA+ community are encouraged to apply for funding. For evaluation purposes, we strive to recruit a diverse committee that reflects the profiles of the applicants and ensure an evaluation process that takes into account the particular situations of the applicants, including atypical trajectories.
The eligibility criteria and the evaluation method are described in the guide. Requests submitted late, incomplete or that do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be evaluated.
It is always important to take the rules and criteria before completing the Form (Open PDF file (top of page) to see the details in the questionnaire).
FORM MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE (SEE ABOVE LINK). IT CAN BE RECORDED TO BE COMPLETED LATER.
Any request for additional information may be sent to the Research Network on CardioMetabolic health, Diabetes and Obesity (CMDO), Université Laval, École de Nutrition, email: info@rrcmdo.ca.