Grants and Contributions

The Canada–Vietnam Academic Mobility Project: Toward Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Governance in the Indo-Pacific aims to strengthen university cooperation between the two countries by supporting research and training in the areas of inclusive and sustainable economic governance in the Indo-Pacific. Led by the NEME Chair, the initiative will award ten research grants (five for graduate students and five for professors/researchers) for 3–4-month stays in Vietnam, in partnership with two institutions: the Foreign Trade University in Hanoi and the University of Law in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam is a key actor in the Indo-Pacific and a party to several free trade agreements. It shares strategic priorities with Canada, such as economic diversification and sustainable governance. This strategic project aligns with Canada’s priorities related to open and rules-based trade, inclusive and sustainable governance, and the strengthening of regional resilience and local capacities, while fostering the development of lasting academic and diplomatic networks.

This project aims to strengthen Canadian research capacity in agricultural technology and clean technology innovation in India, in alignment with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy which identifies India as a strategic partner and emphasizes academic and research collaboration. The initiative will foster institutional linkages between the University of the Fraser Valley and IIT Madras, India’s top-ranked research institution. It will support two Canadian postdoctoral fellows annually through graduate scholarships valued at $70,000 each, with additional travel and accommodation support of up to $7,500. It will also fund two research fellowships for full-time Canadian faculty members, each valued at up to $12,500 per year. These fellowships will enable Canadian researchers to engage directly with Indian stakeholders and innovation ecosystems in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Through literature reviews, ecosystem mapping, and stakeholder interviews, the researchers will generate policy briefs and reports that provide insights for Canadian organizations seeking to expand their presence in India’s Agtech and cleantech sectors.

The University of Alberta proposes a three-year, $442,000 scholarship and fellowship program to advance research collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Mechatronics with five leading Indo-Pacific universities: University of Queensland (Australia), Tohoku University (Japan), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Seoul National University (South Korea), and National Taiwan University. The initiative will fund 25 graduate student scholarships and 10 postdoctoral fellowships for research placements of 2–4 months, focusing on intelligent systems, robotics, healthcare AI, smart manufacturing, sustainable technologies, and ethical AI governance. According to the proposal, building on the University of Alberta’s global leadership in AI and robotics, the program aims to foster long-term partnerships, joint research outputs, and innovation aligned with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, while promoting responsible, human-centered technological development.?

This project supports Canadian graduate students and researchers from Simon Fraser University to travel to Malaysia, Singapore, India, and Japan to collaborate on clean hydrogen research. It focuses on low-cost hydrogen production (especially turquoise hydrogen), energy system modeling, hydrogen-fueled technologies, and innovation ecosystems. The proposal states that the initiative aligns with Canada’s Indo Pacific and Hydrogen Strategies. With 22 awards funded over two years, the project enhances Canada’s research connectivity, accelerates technology development, and cultivates talent for the global clean energy transition.

The UBC’s Master of Global Health (MGH) program is a program that focuses on global environmental health, global health governance, and global health ethics. This project will establish 14 graduate scholarships and 10 academic fellowships for placements in Indo-Pacific partner institutions, marking the first step toward building an Indo-Pacific consortium of global health aligned with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. The scholarships, valued at $12,000 each, will support MGH students in 3–6 month practicum placements, while the fellowships, valued at $25,000 each, will support affiliated academics in 3–6 month collaborative research, teaching, or mentoring engagements. All participants will co-develop project plans with host institutions.?

This project supports Canadian graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty in collaborative research on climate change and sustainable development. Partnering with top institutions in India, Japan, Australia, and Thailand, the project will support 45 Canadian graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty members in conducting high-impact research across two streams: Stream I focuses on advancing nuclear energy through radiation-resistant ceramics, while Stream II develops applied technological solutions for sustainable energy, water management, agriculture, and construction. Participants will engage in up to four-month placements.?Participants will engage in immersive research placements, co-designing solutions with local stakeholders and benefiting from advanced facilities and mentorship at host institutions.?

The INDIGOE program, led by the Marine Institute (MI), aims to strengthen Canada’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific by funding graduate student and faculty research placements focused on sustainable ocean economies, marine resource management, and climateBPT resilience. Over three years, the program will award 41 scholarships to master’s and PhD students and 9 faculty fellowships, supporting 2–4 month placements in Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Research themes include sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, climate adaptation for coastal communities, ecosystem monitoring, and ocean technology deployment. Scholarships range from $7,350–$13,400 depending on destination and duration. The program leverages existing partnerships with IPB University (Indonesia), Nha Trang and Trà Vinh Universities (Vietnam), and Temasek Polytechnic (Singapore), and builds on MI’s experience with international mobility programs. Outputs include applied research, webinars, and publicly accessible briefs, contributing to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy by enhancing research capacity, fostering institutional partnerships, and advancing blue economy priorities.??

The University of Manitoba (UM) proposes a strategic outbound mobility initiative to foster high-impact research collaborations in the Indo-Pacific region, leveraging Canada’s leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data transformation. Through two cycles of funding, the project will support 12 graduate scholarships and 6 researchers fellowships (each valued up to $25,000), enabling UM scholars to engage with regional partners for 2 to 8 months. Research will span technological innovation, sustainable development, and next-generation agriculture, with host institutions in Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Australia, and the Philippines. This initiative aligns with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, strengthens UM’s global presence, and builds capacity among Canadian academic talent while addressing the lack of targeted outbound mobility funding for the region. ?

The project aims to advance research on the intersections of gender, climate change, and sustainable development in the Indo-Pacific through a combined scholarship and fellowship program. It will support flexible research stays for graduate students (up to 16 over two years) and faculty (up to 16) in collaboration with partner institutions in the Republic of Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Fiji, and Vanuatu. A central component is the partnership between Lakehead University’s Faculty of Natural Resources Management and Kangwon National University (KNU) in Korea, focusing on adaptive forest management, bioeconomy strategies, and climate resilience. Additional collaborations will explore gendered dimensions of climate change impacts and adaptation in Japan, the Philippines, Fiji, and Vanuatu. The initiative builds on existing institutional agreements and seeks to establish dual-degree and co-tutelle programs, while fostering interdisciplinary research on topics such as forest fire mitigation, biodiversity, sustainable food systems, and gender roles in disaster resilience.

The project addresses natural resource governance in the Indo-Pacific, a region facing biodiversity loss, climate change, and geopolitical tensions. It is organized into four research streams: (1) climate change and livelihood adaptation, focusing on ecosystem disruptions and governance models; (2) economic security and critical minerals, analyzing supply chain resilience and Canada’s partnerships; (3) work and migration, examining labour rights and forced labour in sectors like fisheries and extractives; and (4) Indigenous rights, exploring legal traditions and resource governance among Indigenous and minority groups. The initiative supports graduate and faculty mobility, funding 6 PhD and 5 MA field scholarships, 8 travel grants, 17 assistantships, 1 postdoctoral fellowship, and 7 faculty fellowships. Activities include co-publications, an online dialogue series, workshops, and a final hybrid conference. Building on partnerships with regional institutions, the project aims to strengthen Canadian expertise, foster collaboration, and align with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy priorities.?