OpenFieldNorthern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) Fieldwork Award
Federal Polar Knowledge Canada grant supporting advanced graduate students undertaking seasonal empirical data collection in Subarctic regions.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Good academic standing in an approved graduate degree program
- English language proficiency
- English proficiency verified at degree admission
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- NSTP field plan and northern research ethics protocol submission
- Recommendation letters
- Primary supervisor sign-off and safety plan approval
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to CAD $6,000 direct field research grant for travel, sampling equipment, and community honoraria
- Application fee
- Free internal application for enrolled graduate students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered under primary Memorial University degree enrollment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Labrador Institute of Memorial University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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