Competition

* Unless explicitly noted, all times indicated for deadlines are for the appropriate NL timezone (NST or NDT)

Please contact the institutional representative before preparing and submitting your application. Tier 2 funding processes, requirements, eligibility, and available funding differ between TCA institutions. An initial conversation will help us determine whether this opportunity is a good fit for your proposed initiative and identify any institutional requirements that apply to your application. We are happy to discuss your idea at an early stage and provide guidance as you develop your proposal. You do not need to have a fully developed proposal before contacting us.

Questions? Join representatives from the four TCA partner institutions on October 27, 2-3:30pm ADT, for an open webinar Q&A about Tier 2 funding opportunities. The webinar will be delivered in English with simultaneous translation provided through Wordly. Breakout sessions will be offered in both French and English, with team members available to help answer any questions from participants. Contact Megan.Mclaren@dal.ca if you are interested in attending.

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.

• Dalhousie University and Memorial University are inviting proposals for Tier 2 funding through the Community-Led Research Program.

• A second call for proposals is anticipated to take place in summer 2027 for applicants not yet ready to submit a proposal.

Memorial University

• Duration: up to 3 years, must be completed by December 31, 2029  

• Projects to be funded: 1-3 projects  

• Recommended project budgets: between $25,000 and $300,000

Submit directly to the unit or funding agency as per their instructions. Applications do not get submitted to the Faculty of HSS for review unless a Dean's Office signature or a Memorial University institutional letter of support is required. In these instances, please email all required and completed documents to Heather C. O’Brien, at HSSResearchAdmin@mun.ca or Matthew Milner at HSSResearchGrants@mun.ca. at least 10 working days prior to the unit/funding agency’s deadline.