Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Polar Research Chair Program
Agreement Number:
POLAR-2425-0028
Agreement Value:
$361,850.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This proposal aims to establish a Research Chair program that aligns with the objectives outlined in POLAR’s Science & Technology (S&T) Framework. This Chair program will play a crucial role in advancing Arctic research, supporting the creation of knowledge, and fostering collaboration with POLAR’s research and policy staff. Additionally, Acquisition of high-resolution LiDAR and red, green, and blue airborne remote sensing data collected in summer 2024, implementation of permafrost monitoring instrumentation, including sensors for temperature, soil moisture, and saturated layer thickness as well as the development of a dedicated online platform to support northern research infrastructure in the Canadian Arctic.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3C5
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q3-P0001
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
The amendment made was to add an additional $160,00.00 for the duration of the project.
Amendment Date
Sep 23, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Wilfrid Laurier University
Program:
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.
Amendments: