Grants and Contributions:
Title:
TMU Indo-Pacific Mobility Initiative (TMU-IPMI)
Agreement Number:
7474176 P016860001
Agreement Value:
$520,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 19, 2026 - Jun 30, 2028
Description:
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) proposes the Indo-Pacific Mobility Initiative (TMU-IPMI), a three-year program to strengthen academic engagement with the Indo-Pacific through scholarships and fellowships for study, research, and collaboration. The initiative will award 22 total awards (12 scholarships and 10 fellowships) for short- to medium-term placements (4–5 months) in priority countries including India, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. Scholarships ($22,150) will support graduate students, while fellowships ($17,625) will fund faculty and researcher mobility. Thematic priorities include climate change, smart cities, digital technologies, public health, migration, and Indigenous knowledge. TMU-IPMI emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion in participant selection and program design, and leverages existing partnerships and co-funding opportunities to ensure value for money. The program aligns with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy by fostering reciprocal academic partnerships, advancing innovation, and preparing globally engaged scholars and leaders.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
12 graduate student scholarships and 10 research fellowships to Canadians.
Location:
TORONTO, Ontario, CA
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q4-0076
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
0001-01-01T00:00:00
Recipient's Legal Name:
Toronto Metropolitan University
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.
Amendments: