Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Indo-Pacific Dialogue and Innovation for the Global Ocean Economy (INDIGOE)
Agreement Number:
7473899 P016863001
Agreement Value:
$519,800.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 2, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
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.??
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
41 graduate student scholarships and 9 faculty fellowships to Canadians.
Location:
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q4-0115
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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.