Sponsor
Polar Knowledge Canada
For More Information
Please refer to the program website.
Description
Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is accepting proposals for the POLAR International Partnership Research Development program. Up to $100,000 per project in funding will be distributed over two years to add or expand international research collaboration to existing projects. Contribution funding will be awarded to projects across the Science and Technology funding program.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include projects with Principal Investigators based out of a Canadian institution, organization, or department who have an existing research project based in the Canadian Arctic (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut) and/or Antarctic regions.
While exceptions may be made, most successful applications will involve a project that has been ongoing for a minimum of two years. To be eligible for this contribution program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant is a Principal Investigator based at a Canadian institution, organisation, or department;
- Applicant is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- Applicant has an existing research program that supports Arctic or Antarctic science research aligned with the priorities in Science and Technology goals.
Maximum Project Value
Up to $100,000 over two years.
Indirect Costs
Maximum of 15% of the total eligible expenses.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Applicant to submit a copy of the complete application along with an OR-5 form to RSO at research.services@uoguelph.ca. | |
External Deadline | Deadline for applicants to submit their application on Polar Knowledge Canada’s Online Application and Reporting site. |
How to Apply
To apply, you must create an account on the Polar Knowledge Canada’s Online Application and Reporting site. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email. Use your account to submit your application.
IMPORTANT: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application package is complete before submitting. 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.
Apply for the POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program.
Attachment(s)
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 guide-applicants-2025-2027-polar-international-research-collaboration-program.pdf | 514.64 KB |