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POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program
Supports international polar research collaboration
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
November 5, 2025
Opened October 2, 2025
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Who can apply
Principal Investigators based at a Canadian institution, organization, or department.
See full eligibility
Overview
Polar Knowledge Canada’s POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program offers up to $100,000 per project over two years to expand international collaboration for existing research projects led by Principal Investigators at Canadian institutions, organizations, or departments in the Canadian Arctic or Antarctic regions. It supports international collaboration, science and technology activities, and knowledge management.
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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
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Existing research projects that develop, support or increase international collaboration efforts.
- Science and technology activities as outlined in the POLARS Science and Technology framework.
- Coordination and collaboration among the polar research community.
- Knowledge management activities related to polar science and research.
- Activities that strengthen the next generation of researchers, specifically Northern and Indigenous youth.
Documents Needed
- Part A – Application form
- Part B – Project proposal
- Project workplan
- Project budget
- Part C – Declaration and signature
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Principal Investigators based at a Canadian institution, organization, or department.
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants with an existing research project 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
- The costs of the organization’s ongoing operational activities.
- Any costs that are not directly related to the project.
- Travel and hospitality expenditures that exceed those explained in the Government of Canada’s National Joint Council Travel Directive.
- Rental charges for space and equipment that is owned by the recipient organization.
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 that do not meet all eligibility criteria or are incomplete will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further.
- Notifications will only be sent to successful candidates.
- POLAR will publicly announce successful recipients after Contribution Agreements are signed.
- Successful applicants may need to adjust their project proposal before finalizing contribution agreements.
Additional information
- Contribution funding will be awarded to projects across the Science and Technology funding program.
- Notifications will only be sent to successful candidates.
- POLAR will publicly announce successful recipients after Contribution Agreements are signed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program Program
What is the POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program?
Polar Knowledge Canada’s POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program offers up to $100,000 per project over two years to expand international collaboration for existing research projects led by Principal Investigators at Canadian institutions, organizations, or departments in the Canadian Arctic or Antarctic regions. It supports international collaboration, science and technology activities, and knowledge management.
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:
Principal Investigator based at a Canadian institution, organization, or department
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Existing research project in the Canadian Arctic or Antarctic regions aligned with Science and Technology goals
What expenses are eligible under POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program?
Existing research projects that develop, support or increase international collaboration efforts.
Science and technology activities as outlined in the POLARS Science and Technology framework.
Coordination and collaboration among the polar research community.
Knowledge management activities related to polar science and research.
Activities that strengthen the next generation of researchers, specifically Northern and Indigenous youth.
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.
Where is the POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program available?
The POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon.