Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Indo-Pacific Currents: Advancing Canadian Research Engagement and Partnerships
Agreement Number:
7473752 P016870001
Agreement Value:
$520,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 12, 2026 - Jun 30, 2028
Description:
The University of Victoria will implement a two-year initiative to establish an Indo-Pacific research network that advances Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy priorities, including sustainability, economic diversification, security, and people-to-people ties. Led by the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives (CAPI) with support from the Office of Global Engagement and Office of Research Services, the program will fund 8 academic fellows (3–6 months, $25,250 max) and 16 graduate students (4–6 months, $15,000 max) for research placements with partner institutions in Bhutan, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, the Maldives, and the Philippines. Using a cohort-based model, the initiative includes pre-departure training, in-region engagement, and post-program forums, with deliverables such as policy briefs, joint research, and open-access outputs. The initiative emphasizes long-term partnerships and interdisciplinary engagement.?
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
16 graduate student scholarships and 8 academic fellowships to Canadians.
Location:
VICTORIA, British Columbia, CA
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q4-0056
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Victoria University of Victoria Centre for Global Studies
Program:
Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of this program is to support Canada’s agenda in the Indo-Pacific by strengthening national stakeholder’s knowledge, understanding and expand their network on/in the Indo-Pacific. This is expected to increase Canada’s capacity to advocate for its core interests and values in an evolving context and in key thematic priority areas for Canada in the region.