OFI Community-Led Research Program – Tier 2
Aboriginal Peoples
Arctic and Northern Regions
Community, Regional & Enterprise Development
Creative Arts, Culture and Heritage
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: RIS Review not required
External Deadline: Monday 30th, November 2026
Description
The Community-Led Research Program is designed to support community‑led initiatives that build respectful, reciprocal relationships between Indigenous and Indigenous‑linked communities and the four Transforming Climate Action (TCA) partner institutions: Dalhousie University, Université du Québec à Rimouski, Université Laval, and Memorial University.
The program aims to strengthen collaboration around the people-ocean-climate nexus by recognizing Indigenous communities as research leaders. Funding is offered through two tiers, with Tier 1 focused on initiating and developing early-stage research relationships. Tier 2 funding aims to strengthen and harness this relationship to carry out research activities focused on community-identified priorities that broadly align with the overall TCA scientific strategy. Tier 2 initiatives are expected to be large, multi-year projects. Application requirements for Tier 2 funding differ between the TCA partner institutions.
Prospective applicants must connect with the designated institutional contact prior to applying.
- Closing date for proposals is November 30, 2026.
See here for more information or contact: IndigenousResearch@mun.ca