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POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship
Funding programs for polar research and training
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Overview
Le site Programmes de financement de Savoir polaire Canada présente les subventions, contributions et bourses de POLAIRE pour appuyer la recherche, la formation et les projets liés aux régions polaires. Il met en avant des possibilités pour étudiants, chercheurs et partenaires de projet, ainsi que des aides pour les frais de voyage et des initiatives de sensibilisation.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Northern or Arctic research culminating in a thesis, major paper, publication, or a similar output
- Fieldwork between May in the year the award is granted and the following March
Documents Needed
- the application form
- two referee assessments
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
- Master's or PhD students enrolled full-time in a recognized university program
Eligible expenses
- Travel costs required to attend conferences, forums, or committee meetings.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
- Northwest Territories
- Yukon
- Inuit Nunangat
Selection criteria
- Quality of the application
- Applicants' interest and commitment to polar scholarship
- Project information-sharing activities and interdisciplinary approach to research
- Referee assessments
- How the project will help Polar Knowledge Canada achieve its mandate
How to apply
- Inscrivez-vous sur MS Forms to receive email notices about POLAIRE’s funding information.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a multi-disciplinary committee.
- Polar Knowledge Canada will update your account when the referee assessment forms are received.
- Notifications will only be sent to successful candidates.
- Successful candidates must provide proof of registration in a full-time recognized university program.
Additional information
- POLAIRE sends email notices when it shares information about its awards, scholarships, or funding programs.
- Your email address will never be shared.
Frequently Asked Questions about the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship Program
What is the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship?
Le site Programmes de financement de Savoir polaire Canada présente les subventions, contributions et bourses de POLAIRE pour appuyer la recherche, la formation et les projets liés aux régions polaires. Il met en avant des possibilités pour étudiants, chercheurs et partenaires de projet, ainsi que des aides pour les frais de voyage et des initiatives de sensibilisation.
How much funding can be received?
POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Northern resident for 3+ years
Full-time Master's or PhD student
What expenses are eligible under POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship?
Northern or Arctic research culminating in a thesis, major paper, publication, or a similar output
Fieldwork between May in the year the award is granted and the following March
Where is the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship available?
The POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.
Is the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship?
POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship is funded by Government of Canada