June 12, 2025

IVADO Research Regroupement 3 Launches a Call for Project Proposals on Large Language Models (LLMs)

IVADO Research Regroupement 3 invites the scientific community to submit project proposals as part of a call for participation focused on Large Language Models (LLMs). A total funding of $100,000 is available, to be allocated among up to four projects, with each project eligible for up to $25,000 for a one-year duration.

This call aligns with the mission of Research Regroupement 3, which aims to strengthen the adaptability, reliability, and robustness of LLMs. Submitted projects must fit within one of the following five research themes:

  1. LLM Adaptation and Robustness
  2. Modular LLMs
  3. Non-parametric LLMs and VLMs
  4. LLM Interpretability and Safety
  5. Indigenous and Low-Resource Languages

Teams are encouraged to propose innovative, critical, or interdisciplinary approaches related to these themes.

Important dates

  • Submission deadline: August 15, 2025
  • Results notification: September 20, 2025
  • Project start date: October 1, 2025

For more information or to consult the full call, click here.

Contact

Danielle Maia de Souza, Research Advisor for Research Regroupement 3:  danielle.maia.de.souza@ivado.ca