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POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program
Supports international polar research collaboration
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 2, 2025
- Closing date : November 5, 2025
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $100,000 per project over two years. Supports existing Arctic or Antarctic research projects that expand international collaboration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 2, 2025
- Closing date : November 5, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Existing research projects that add or expand international collaboration.
- Science and technology activities supporting polar research.
- Coordination and collaboration within the polar research community.
- Knowledge mobilization related to polar science and research.
- Activities that strengthen Northern and Indigenous youth involvement in research.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project proposal
- Project workplan
- Project budget
- Declaration and signature
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian institutions, organizations, or departments.
- Principal investigators leading existing research projects.
- Research projects in the Canadian Arctic or Antarctic regions.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants without a Canadian institution, organization, or department affiliation.
- Projects that do not already exist as research programs.
Eligible expenses
- Materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Professional fees and services, including consultants and contractors.
- Salaries, stipends, benefits, wages, and honoraria.
- Travel, meals, accommodation, and hospitality.
- Administration fee up to 15% of eligible expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing operational activities of the organization.
- Costs not directly related to the project.
- Travel or hospitality above National Joint Council Travel Directive limits.
- Rental charges for space or equipment owned by the recipient.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian Arctic
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Nunavik
- Nunatsiavut
- Antarctic regions
Selection criteria
- Merit of the application.
- Alignment with POLAR science and technology goals.
- Amount of funding required to achieve expected results.
- Available funding and volume of applications received.
- Impact on Canadian leadership in polar science and Northern communities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Download and read the applicant guide carefully.
- Confirm that the proposed project meets all requirements.
- Step 2: Create an account
- Register on POLAR's Online Application and Reporting site.
- Wait for the confirmation email after registration.
- Step 3: Prepare the application package
- Complete the application form, project proposal, workplan, and budget.
- Include the declaration and signature section.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Use your account to submit the full package online.
- Ensure the application is complete before submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only if fully completed and eligible.
- Only successful applicants are contacted.
- Contribution agreements are signed before public announcement.
- Approved projects may need proposal adjustments before finalizing the agreement.
Additional information
- Successful applicants will be contacted only.
- Contribution agreements must be signed before results are publicly announced.
- Applicants should review the program guidelines carefully before applying.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program Program
What is the POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program?
Provides up to $100,000 per project over two years. Supports existing Arctic or Antarctic research projects that expand international collaboration.
How much funding can be received?
POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 5, 2025.
Who is eligible for the POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program program?
To be eligible for the POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program program, you must:
Canadian principal investigator
Existing Arctic or Antarctic research
Aligned with POLAR priorities
What expenses are eligible under POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program?
Existing research projects that add or expand international collaboration.
Science and technology activities supporting polar research.
Coordination and collaboration within the polar research community.
Knowledge mobilization related to polar science and research.
Activities that strengthen Northern and Indigenous youth involvement in research.
Who can I contact for more information about the POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at grants-contributions@polar-polaire.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program available?
The POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program program is available Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon.