Welcome to Polar Knowledge Canada's online application and reporting system.

We are currently accepting applications for:

POLAR International Partnership Research Development Program

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.

Applications will be accepted until 15:00 EST on November 5th, 2025.

Northern Scientific Training Program

The Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) was established to encourage Canadian universities to train northern specialists to meet national needs. The program provides supplementary funding to over 350 students annually at over 35 universities across Canada. The program is administered by Polar Knowledge Canada as part of its mandate to foster science and technology in Canada's North.

Learn more on the Northern Scientific Training Program.

Student Applications will be accepted until 15:00 EST on November 10th, 2025.

University submissions will be accepted until 15:00 EST on December 1st, 2025.

IMPORTANT: Students are no longer required to submit a research report after funding has been awarded. Please contact your university to confirm the internal procedure.

Polar Scholarships and Awards

Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship

The Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship is a prize of $10,000 awarded to outstanding doctoral students in polar studies.

Learn more on the Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship.

POLAR Antarctic Scholarship

POLAR offers scholarships, valued at $10,000, to outstanding Canadian students enrolled in a post-secondary graduate program (PhD or Master's) engaged in Antarctic research.

Learn more on the POLAR Antarctic Scholarship.

POLAR Northern Resident Award

POLAR offers awards of $5,000 to outstanding northern Canadian students enrolled in a post-secondary undergraduate program at a Canadian college or university.

Learn more on the POLAR Northern Resident Award.

POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship

POLAR offers scholarships of $10,000 to outstanding northern Canadian students enrolled in a post-secondary graduate program (PhD or Master’s) at a Canadian university.

Learn more on the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship.

Applications will be accepted until 15:00 EST on December 1, 2025.