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New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream
Funding for Arctic research collaboration
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 1, 2024
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The 2024 NordForsk-led International Joint Initiative on Sustainable Development of the Arctic offers up to C$1,000,000 per year for research in the Arctic. It supports Indigenous co-developed and co-led projects, with activities that include collaborative research, knowledge mobilization, and EDI-focused research design.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 1, 2024
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Indigenous co-developed and co-led research projects on Arctic sustainability
- Collaborative research with partners from at least three Nordic countries
- Projects that integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion into the research design
- Research with knowledge mobilization and community uptake
Documents Needed
- Registration form
- Application form
- Attachments in PDF format
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research teams with partners from at least three Nordic countries
- Canadian research teams with an NFRF-eligible member
- Teams working on Arctic sustainability research with Indigenous communities
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government departments as co-PIs or co-applicants
- Students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates as NPI, co-PI, or co-applicant
Eligible expenses
- Researcher, PhD, and postdoctoral salaries
- Research-related costs such as data collection and analysis
- Open access charges
- Collaboration, communication, dissemination, and knowledge-exchange activities
- Travel, accommodation, and mobility costs for project participants
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- For-profit organizations cannot participate in any role.
- Federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal government departments cannot be co-PIs or co-applicants.
- Students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates cannot apply as NPI, co-PI, or co-applicant.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nordic countries
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for registration and eligibility.
- Proposals are reviewed against NFRF requirements for Canada-based research.
- Approved applications continue through the NordForsk-led review process.
- The institution may need to sign an agency agreement before funds are released.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed through NordForsk and the Convergence Portal.
- Applicants are encouraged to attend the webinar to learn the NFRF process.
- The full proposal is assessed separately from the pre-proposal.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream?
The 2024 NordForsk-led International Joint Initiative on Sustainable Development of the Arctic offers up to C$1,000,000 per year for research in the Arctic. It supports Indigenous co-developed and co-led projects, with activities that include collaborative research, knowledge mobilization, and EDI-focused research design.
How much funding can be received?
New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2024.
Who is eligible for the New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream program?
To be eligible for the New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream program, you must:
At least three Nordic countries represented
At least one NFRF-eligible member
Indigenous co-developed, co-led project
What expenses are eligible under New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream?
Indigenous co-developed and co-led research projects on Arctic sustainability
Collaborative research with partners from at least three Nordic countries
Projects that integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion into the research design
Research with knowledge mobilization and community uptake
Who can I contact for more information about the New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) or by phone at 613-995-4273.
Where is the New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream available?
The New Frontiers in Research Fund — International Stream program is available across Canada.