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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS)

The Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS) is a registered charity founded in 1984 that promotes nautical research and maritime heritage in Canada. Based in Ottawa, the Society publishes The Northern Mariner journal and Argonauta newsletter, holds annual conferences, and offers multiple financial awards for students and researchers including the Jacques Cartier MA Prize ($500), James Pritchard Student Article Prize ($300), and Gerry Panting Award (up to $1,000). It serves as Canada's national sub-commission of the International Commission for Maritime History. View Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS)'s website for more information.
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About Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS)

What is the mission of Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS)?

To promote nautical research in Canada, disseminate the results of such research, and encourage an awareness of Canada's maritime heritage through publications, conferences, and awards.

What type of organization is Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS)?

Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS) is a Non-profit organization.

When was Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS) founded?

Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS) was founded in 1984-10-25.

What is Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS)'s official website?

Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS)'s official website is https://www.cnrs-scrn.org/.

What else should I know about Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS)?

Role of the Canadian Nautical Research Society in the Funding Ecosystem

As a registered charity and learned society, the CNRS plays a unique role in supporting nautical and maritime history research in Canada. The organization provides direct financial support to graduate students and early-career scholars through its award programs, making it an important, albeit specialized, funding source within the Canadian academic landscape.

Awards and Funding Programs

The Society administers several annual awards:
  • Jacques Cartier MA Prize: $500 awarded annually for the best Master's thesis on a Canadian maritime topic
  • James Pritchard Student Article Prize: $300 for the best student article published in The Northern Mariner
  • Gerry Panting Award for New Scholars: Up to $1,000 CDN to assist early-career researchers present at the annual conference
  • Keith Matthews Awards: Recognition for Best Book and Best Article on nautical research (currently no cash value)
  • Alec Douglas Award: Occasional recognition for contributions to maritime history

Eligibility and Target Audience

Awards target Canadian graduate students at the Master's level, early-career scholars in nautical research, and members of the Society who publish in the field of maritime history. The Gerry Panting Award specifically supports conference participation, enabling new scholars to present their research to the CNRS community.

Governance and Accountability

The Society is incorporated and governed by a Council composed of officers and councillors. The Awards Committee oversees the selection of recipients for all prizes. The organization maintains registered charity status with Business Number 11921 9525 RR0001.