Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund
In alignment with policies governing research involving Indigenous groups, and recognizing the responsibility of researchers to engage with Indigenous and Northern peoples in a respectful, ethical and genuinely collaborative manner, the Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund provides support for building and strengthening these essential relationships.
The purpose of this fund is to help researchers establish new relationships or strengthen existing ones.
Memorial University is managing and administering this fund. Please review the Applicant Fund Guide for more information.
Value and Duration
Project activities must take place between September 2026 and August 2028.
Projects may be funded with a maximum total of CAD $15,000, pending funding approval. Funding cannot be applied retroactively or used for previously completed activities.
Funding availability for this call is subject to approval by Global Affairs Canada. Final award decisions will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.
Eligibility
The lead applicant must be based at a Canadian UArctic member institution.
Applicants may only hold one Indigenous and Northern Relationship Development Fund award at a time.
Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Internal cuResearch Approval Form and application | April 10, 2026 |
| Submission of application to sponsor | April 24, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (CEST) |
| Grant decision finalization (pending funding approval by Global Affairs Canada) | September 2026 |
Special Requirements
Applications must include two or more UArctic members, with a project lead from a Canadian member institution.
Applications must have a local Indigenous and/or community partner clearly supporting this initial and exploratory engagement.
Information Session
A virtual information session on UArctic Project Funding was held on January 28, 2026. Watch the recording.
How to Apply
- Applicants are encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator.
- Log in to cuResearch and submit an internal Carleton Approval Form.
- Applications must be completed and submitted through Memorial University’s application portal. Incomplete or late applications will not be evaluated.
Contact Us
Carleton International (internationally sponsored research): international.research@cunet.carleton.ca