Status: Open
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The Tutte Institute for Mathematics and Computing (TIMC) is committed to fostering strong partnerships and providing broad support to the Canadian scientific community. We are pleased to provide sponsorship for mathematics and computer science conferences that align with our research interests.
On this page
- About the request for information
- What to include in your response
- How to submit a response
- Deadlines
- Expectations associated with sponsorship
About the request for information
In principle, TIMC may sponsor conferences for up to $2,000 per day of in-person or hybrid scientific content, to a maximum of $10,000 (subject to funding availability and expected impact of the event). TIMC may also sponsor the organization of virtual meetings.
Only mathematics and computer science conferences relevant to TIMC and CSE, and organized by university researchers, are eligible to receive sponsorship through this RFI.
What to include in your response
To be considered for sponsorship, you must include the following elements in your response.
Description of the event
- Information about the organizing committee:
- Include names, affiliations and contact information of organizing committee members
- The organizing committee for proposed conferences should have strong Canadian representation
- Proposed dates and location of the conference:
- Specify a range of possible dates and locations for the activity
- Conferences should take place in Canada or have a strong link to the Canadian mathematical community
- Structure of the event:
- Detail the format of the event
- Include a preliminary schedule with expected types (talks, problem sessions, etc.) and number of activities
- Scientific description:
- Add a general description of the scientific area suitable for a general mathematical audience and acceptable for public release
- Explain the expected impacts of the event with a particular focus on the effect on Canada and Canadians
Diversity considerations
TIMC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Responses must include details of how diversity and inclusion are considered in the event's structure and participation. We encourage organizers to consider diversity along several different axes in their event planning, taking into consideration inclusion of traditionally underrepresented groups, official languages and more.
Description of potential participants
Indicate the names and affiliations of participants, including students and early-career researchers, with tentative agreement to participate in the event.
Preliminary budget
Include a high-level view of anticipated expenditures and other sources of funding (confirmed, anticipated, potential).
How to submit a response
You may submit your conference sponsorship proposal by email to tutte.info@cse-cst.gc.ca. Please include all the elements outlined above.
Deadlines
- The RFI is issued annually. The deadline for receipt of responses for fiscal year 2026 to 2027 is March 31, 2026
- A lead time of at least 3 months is required between the response deadline and the date of the event; shorter timelines may be considered exceptionally
- Sponsorship will be subject to funding availability and expected impact of the event
- All responses received will be reviewed after the deadline
Expectations associated with sponsorship
Events selected for funding will negotiate a Sponsorship Agreement with the TIMC.