POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program

Current status: Closed

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About the program

The POLAR International Partnership Research Development program supports Canadian research projects in the Arctic and Antarctic regions to build or expand international collaboration efforts. Up to $100,000 in funding is available per project over two years.

Research projects must be aligned with one of the research pillars in Polar Knowledge Canada’s Science and Technology Framework.

Who can apply

The following applicants can apply:

Canadian academic institutions and organizations
Indigenous and community organizations

Projects who received funding under the previous funding waves of the International Partnership Research Development Program are not eligible to apply.

Guide for applicants

The application guide describes eligibility requirements and other important information, including submission requirements.

Most successful applications will involve a project that has been ongoing for a minimum of two years. An existing research project is one that is already underway and has:

defined research objectives
ongoing research activities
demonstrated progress toward research outcomes.

The proposed international partnership must add value to the existing research program and support its objectives.

Contact us

For all questions regarding the 2026–2028 application process, contact the Grants and Contributions team.

Previous recipients

List of previous funding recipients.

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