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Applications for this seed fund can be initiated by Indigenous Nations, organizations, and communities within the Atlantic region or across other parts of Canada, or by Â鶹´«Ã½ researchers who are able to demonstrate intention to address research priorities as identified by an Indigenous Nation, organization or community.

This seed fund encourages meaningful engagement, co-learning, and sharing, and is meant to honour cultural protocols and respectful processes for partnership development.

This fund offers a unique opportunity for Indigenous communities and organizations to leverage the research talent, expertise, and resources at Â鶹´«Ã½, and enables communities and researchers to become better acquainted with potentially aligned interests and research priorities.

The seed fund permits partnership development activities and connections to occur in preparation for subsequent grant cycles.

Funding

Up to $3000 per award, with an award period of up to two (2) years.

Eligibility

Indigenous Nations, organizations or communities who wish to work with Â鶹´«Ã½ researchers, or Â鶹´«Ã½ researchers seeking to develop new or enhance existing relationships with Indigenous communities or organizations in support of shared research interests and priorities. Refer to the PI Eligiblity Guidelines [PDF - 138 kB].

Priority will be given to new projects and/or partnerships.