Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

Northern Scientific Training Program

Agreement Number:

NSTP-2627-0017

Agreement Value:

$15,511.55

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

The funding received will be distributed to eligible students to help offset the high costs of conducting research in the north.

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Expected Results:

Foster interest in northern research by providing opportunities for students at Canadian universities and Northern post-secondary institutions to gain practical scientific research experience in northern regions, thereby strengthening research capacity and expertise in the North.

Location:

Prince George, British Columbia, CA V2N 4Z9

Reference Number:

171-2026-2027-Q1-P0053

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Northern British Columbia

Federal Riding Name:

Cariboo—Prince George

Federal Riding Number:

59004

Program:

Northern Scientific Training Program

Program Purpose:

The primary goal of the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) is to support Canadian universities in their efforts to encourage students to develop an interest in northern research and, in so doing, enable them to acquire a concrete experience of scientific research in the North.