Competition

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Enabling research in Inuit Nunangat, for Inuit, and by Inuit

Inuit Qaujisarnirmut Pilirijjutit (IQP) is the first and only Inuit-led, governed and directed research program in the world. Led by the four Inuit regions (the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut), the IQP is a pan-Canadian Arctic research program funding projects in all four regions of Inuit Nunangat.

What is the difference between the IQP’s Call for Research Ideas and The IQP Proposal Development Grant? 

The Call for Research ideas invites applicants to submit their research ideas to be reviewed by the Inuit Research Management Committee (IRMC). Successful applicants will be invited to submit a research project proposal in Late Summer/Fall 2025. 

On the other hand, the Proposal Development Grant will actively fund 1-year proposals for the purpose of building relationships between community members and researchers and designing or co-developing a research project proposal. It does NOT fund the research project but the project team is encouraged to submit it to future Call for Proposals.  

Can I work with a southern researcher?

There are a lot of southern researchers who have made great connections in working with Inuit communities. They can be important team members for your project. However, this program will only fund projects that are led or co-led by Inuit with the majority of funds going to Inuit communities and organizations. 

For questions about the Inuit Qaujisarnirmut Pilirijjutit: Contact us

In addition to the external funding agency’s submission procedures, this opportunity must also be submitted for Departmental, HSS Faculty, and Research Initiatives and Services (RIS) institutional reviews and approvals via Memorial's Researcher Portal (RP). In order to facilitate the HSS Faculty’s administrative review, please ensure "Heather C. O'Brien (Grants Facilitator)" and “Matthew Milner (Grants Facilitator)” are added as "Team Members" on your RP file. 

In accordance with University-wide approval protocols, all tabs of the RP file must be completed, the completed application must be uploaded to the “Attachments” tab, all supporting documentation including support for cash and in-kind commitments and/or letters of support must also be uploaded, and “Submit” must be pressed prior to the HSS internal deadline listed below. HSS cannot guarantee completion of an administrative review for application files that are incomplete and/or are submitted after the HSS deadline. For more detailed submission instructions and information, please consult the HSS Research Support Services website.

If you plan to apply to this competition or other research funding opportunities (as either PI or CI), e-mail an HSS Grants Facilitator, Heather C. O’Brien (HSSResearchAdmin@mun.ca or 864-8603) or Matthew Milner (HSSResearchGrants@mun.ca or 864-8050), to notify the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of your intent to apply. E-mailing the intent to apply as early as possible will help to facilitate an efficient review. A Grants Facilitator can answer any questions you may have about internal or external submission procedures and may also be able to help with proposal development.