MINDS Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) and Young MINDS Initiative
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Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Wednesday 21st, October 2026
External Deadline: Monday 26th, October 2026
Description
MINDS Targeted Engagement Grants provide funding for projects related to defence and security policy.
Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) provide non-recurring financial support, up to a maximum of $100,000CAD, for initiatives such as conferences, workshops, roundtables, research, publications or any other project that aligns with Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) policy priorities. Projects must:
- – demonstrate how it will achieve the MINDS Program objectives
- – align with one or more MINDS Defence Policy Challenges
- – support defence and security policy dialogue, research, or decision-making
Young MINDS Initiative
As part of its efforts to foster the next generation of defence and security scholars, MINDS has established a funding stream – the Young MINDS Initiative – to support undergraduate and master’s students interested in defence and security. These grants are valued at $10,000.
The deadline to submit applications is 26 October 2026, at 11:59pm (PDT).
See here for more information.