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Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)
Supports northern research training for students
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 6,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) provides supplementary funding of up to $6,000 per year to Canadian university and Northern post-secondary students conducting thesis-based research in northern regions. It supports scientific training and field research in the Canadian North and eligible circumpolar areas.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
- International Activities
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Thesis-based research in northern regions of Canada.
- Research in eligible circumpolar countries.
- Scientific training projects for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students.
- Research with community engagement and northern knowledge sharing.
Documents Needed
- Student application form
- Northern Studies Committee and Institution Information Sheet
- Supervisor recommendation
- Research report form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian universities
- Northern post-secondary institutions
- Students conducting thesis research through a recognized Northern Studies Committee
Who is not eligible
- Individuals applying directly on their own.
- Post-doctoral researchers.
- Students on student, visitor, or other visas.
- Projects in Russia or involving Russian organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Transportation, living, and shipping costs related to northern field research.
- Interpreter fees and fees for community experts or elders.
- Costs related to dissemination or reporting back to the community.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Employment for students.
- Administrative or indirect costs.
- Equipment purchases.
- Field courses and practica.
- Research conducted outside the NSTP geographic boundary.
Eligible geographic areas
- Regions of Canada with both permafrost and ground ice.
- Alaska, except the panhandle.
- All areas of Greenland.
- Finland, Norway, and Sweden north of the southern limit of discontinuous permafrost.
- Iceland, on a case-by-case basis.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Polar Knowledge Canada and the NSTP Management Committee.
- Funding decisions are made at the institutional level, not per student.
- Applicants are notified by email of the funding amount and any ineligible projects.
- Direct deposits are issued to universities and Northern post-secondary institutions.
- Annual statements of expenditures are required.
Additional information
- Each student is required to provide a detailed summary of their research progress and preliminary results, if available, in their final report.
- Students must acknowledge the Program's support in all publications, presentations, or other outputs resulting from NSTP-funded research.
- Incomplete or duplicate applications may result in the rejection of funding requests.
- Institutions are responsible for distributing allocated funds to participating students and maintaining contact with students until all research outputs are reported.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP). 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 Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)?
The Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) provides supplementary funding of up to $6,000 per year to Canadian university and Northern post-secondary students conducting thesis-based research in northern regions. It supports scientific training and field research in the Canadian North and eligible circumpolar areas.
How much funding can be received?
Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) Funds up to $6,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) program?
To be eligible for the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Enrolled in a degree program
Thesis-based northern research
What expenses are eligible under Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)?
Thesis-based research in northern regions of Canada.
Research in eligible circumpolar countries.
Scientific training projects for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students.
Research with community engagement and northern knowledge sharing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP)?
You can contact Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) by email at nstp-pfsn@polar-polaire.gc.ca or by phone at 613-222-9537.
Where is the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) available?
The Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) program is available across Canada.
Is the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) is a Grant and Funding