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Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Overview
Polar Knowledge Canada offers an annual scholarship valued at $10,000 for graduate research in polar studies. It supports eligible PhD or Master's students undertaking Northern, Arctic, or Antarctic research with interdisciplinary methods.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research in Northern or Arctic topics leading to a thesis, major paper, publication, or similar output.
- Research in Antarctic topics leading to a thesis, major paper, publication, or similar output.
- Fieldwork conducted within the required award period.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Two referee assessments
- Proof of full-time registration, if selected
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- PhD students
- Master's students
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Applicants who are not enrolled full-time at a recognized Canadian university
- Applicants whose research is not in Northern, Arctic, or Antarctic studies
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- The three Canadian territories: Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut
- Inuit Nunangat, including Nunavik (Quebec) and Nunatsiavut (Newfoundland)
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a multi-disciplinary committee.
- The review considers application quality, research approach, referee assessments, project information-sharing activities, and alignment with Polar Knowledge Canada’s mandate.
- Only successful candidates are notified.
- Successful candidates must provide proof of full-time registration at a recognized university.
Additional information
- Applications must be written in plain language.
- Only successful candidates will be notified.
- Successful candidates must provide proof of full-time registration at a recognized university.
- Applicants can submit separate applications for more than one scholarship or award through the portal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship. 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 Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship?
Polar Knowledge Canada offers an annual scholarship valued at $10,000 for graduate research in polar studies. It supports eligible PhD or Master's students undertaking Northern, Arctic, or Antarctic research with interdisciplinary methods.
How much funding can be received?
Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Full-time graduate student
Polar research focus
What expenses are eligible under Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship?
Research in Northern or Arctic topics leading to a thesis, major paper, publication, or similar output.
Research in Antarctic topics leading to a thesis, major paper, publication, or similar output.
Fieldwork conducted within the required award period.
Who can I contact for more information about the Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship available?
The Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon.
Is the Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship is a Grant and Funding