External Funding Opportunities

2012 Deadlines

MAY, 2012 CLOSING DATES

Elders Grants - Elders Grants are available to Elders groups and organizations, as well as First Nation communities and organizations representing Elders. NRT allocated $250,000 for Elders Grants in the 2012-2013 year. A maximum of $2,000 is available per project, and priority will be given to projects that benefit Elders and/or Elders groups at the community or Nation level. Deadline: May 15, 2012 

Women in Leadership Scholarship Awards Program - The Scotiabank Aboriginal Women Leaders Scholarship Award was created in 2007 to recognize Aboriginal women who are active in their communities and support their pursuit of education. Awards are for financial assistance for post-secondary education. A Selection Committee bases their decisions on Aboriginal community involvement, grades, dedication, and financial need. Awards are presented to the recipients at the BC Aboriginal Women in Leadership Forums (May 30th 2012), which are held annually. Recipients are honoured at each of these Forums. Deadline: May 15, 2012

Student Bursary - Thea First Citizens Fund Student Bursary Program provides funding to students of Aboriginal ancestry to help support their post secondary education. It's funded by the Province of British Columbia and delivered by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. Deadline: May 27, 2012

The 2012-13 Diabetes Funding Opportunity - Deadline: May 28, 2012

Travel Awards - Institute Community Support (Spring 2012 Competition) - Through the Institute Community Support (ICS) Program, the CIHR Institutes are launching the ICS Travel Awards competition for students, postdoctoral fellows, new investigators and knowledge users to present their own research at national and international meetings and/or conferences. Deadline: May 28, 2012

Café Scientifique Program - CIHR launched its Café Scientifique program as an outreach initiative that would provide answers to questions of popular interest to the general public. As a result, over 430 CIHR Café Scientifiques events have been funded to provide educational and informal discussions regarding popular health topics. CIHR Cafés are typically held in bars or cafés, and involve a panel of experts who specialize in the topic at hand. The primary point of these events is accessibility: to be a member of the audience, you don't have to have a science degree. You need to be interested in learning and asking questions. Deadline: May 31, 2012

UBC offers new $20,000 scholarships for Aboriginal students - The University of British Columbia has launched two new major entrance scholarships to help attract and support outstanding Canadian Aboriginal high school students to UBC. Deadline: May 31, 2012 

JUNE, 2012 CLOSING DATES

Doctoral Fellowship in Health Equity with Equity Lens for Public Health – Applications for a two-year doctoral fellowship with the Equity Lens in Public Health (ELPH) Program of Research at the University of Victoria. ELPH is a Core Public Health Functions Research Initiative (CPHFRI) program of research and is housed in the School of Nursing and Centre of Addictions Research of BC (CARBC). The ELPH Program of Research is seeking highly qualified candidates to engage in research related to health equity in public health and application of an equity lens in policy related to mental health promotion and preventing the harm of substance use. Deadline Extended until June 5, 2012 

Planning Grants : Spring 2012 Priority Announcement (Specific Research Areas) - Priority Announcements offer additional sources of funding for highly rated applications that are relevant to specific CIHR research priority areas or mandates. Applications are submitted through the "201206KPE" competition of the Planning Grants: Spring 2012 Competition funding opportunity. Deadline: June 15, 2012  

Youth Grants - Youth Grant funding is available to First Nation youth groups and organizations in BC. NRT allocated $250,000 for Youth Grants in 2012-2013. A maximum of $2,000 is available per project to assist BC First Nation youth in their communities. Priority is given to groups and projects that demonstrate capacity building, leadership or mentorship for First Nation youth. Deadline: June 29, 2012 

Epidemiology and Population Health (Quantitative Research) - Post-doctoral Fellowship - The School of Public Health at the University of Alberta is seeking candidates for a two- to three-year post-doctoral fellowship in the application of quantitative analytic methods to innovative approaches to promote health in Alberta communities. The salary range for this position is $80,000-90,000 / annum. Deadline: June 30, 2012  

OCTOBER, 2012 CLOSING DATES

Professional Development Fund - The 2010-2012 HSPBA collective agreement includes a Letter of Agreement – Re: Professional Development Fund – which provided for a $450,000 Professional Development Fund for use by all HSPBA members, including members represented by unions other than HSA, over the term of the collective agreement. Deadline: October 1, 2012  

External Funding Opportunities: Ongoing

Funding for Students - NRT Scholarships and Bursaries are available to First Nation students pursuing a post-secondary education from a recognized institution. Scholarships are awarded at the Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate levels. Bursaries are awarded to students pursuing trades certificates and diplomas. 

Aboriginal Ambassadors in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Supplement Program - This supplement program is available to Aboriginal persons who hold an Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA), Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS), Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship (Alexander Graham Bell CGS), Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS), Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF), Industrial Postgraduate Scholarship (IPS) or Industrial R&D Fellowship (IRDF). Deadline: Minimum of two months before start of activity 

LYNX Corporate Sponsors’ Scholarships - Our sponsors offer several scholarships and specialized programs to Aboriginal post-secondary students across Canada. 

Aboriginal Health Initiative Program - The Aboriginal Health Initiative Program (AHIP) is a short-term grant administrated by the Aboriginal Health office at Northern Health.

Policy Development - Policy Development funding is available to First Nation organizations with a province-wide mandate. NRT has allocated $250,000 in funding for Policy Development initiatives in the 2012-2013 fiscal year. NRT will support up to $50,000 or 75% of eligible project costs (proponents must contribute the other 25%) towards policy development projects for the benefit of BC First Nation communities and citizens.

Mary Thomas Memorial ECE Scholarship – Apply Now! - Every year the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (ACCS) presents the Mary Thomas Memorial ECE Scholarship. The goal of this scholarship is to recognize and reward two Aboriginal ECE students for the highest academic achievement.

Indigenous Scholarship Program

NSERC

Nuuchahnulth PostSecondary Scholarships

Bill and Elsie More First Nations Bursary - A number of bursaries up to $500 are available. Applicant must be a First Nations (status or non-status) post-secondary student. Preference is given to students who have completed part of their program of study. Applicant must document financial need.

Dream Fund Bursary - The Dream Fund is an education fund that was established in 1999 by young people involved with the Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks (FBCYICN) in response to funding cuts that greatly impacted the ability of young people in and from care to pursue their educational and vocational goals.

Student Research Grants - This fall the Indigenous Child Welfare Research Network is offering five $1000.00 student research grants, to Indigenous students studying across the province. Students from all disciplines are welcome particularly if the research relates to “caring for our children.”

Aboriginal Bursary - The goal of this bursary is to reduce the barriers for First Nation/Aboriginal students entering foundation trades programs. A one time contribution of $300,000 was given to Skills BC by the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to distribute to Aboriginal students in need, for the purpose of entering into a college Foundation Trades Program.

Mungo Martin Memorial Awards - To assist people of Native descent to further their education, vocational training, skills and competence. These awards are not only open to those who wish to further their general education and skills, but are available to those who seek to do creative work to further the artistic heritage of the Native peoples in their paintings, carving, music, dance, folklore or language.

Hughes Aircraft of Canada Native / Indian Scholarship - To a Native undergraduate student at Simon Fraser University.

£ãni Etiè Tahltan Scholarship - The £ãni Etiè Tahltan Scholarship was established by Louise Framst Books as a keet' for those who contributed to the Tahltan Cookbook series and to acknowledge the collective knowledge of the Tahltan people( which makes up the heart of this cookbook series).

Guidelines for Student Activity Grant Funding - Each year, the office Student Affairs at the University of Victoria provides grants to current graduate and undergraduate students in order to support extracurricular activities or unique opportunities.

Friends Uniting for Nature (FUN) Society Scholarship - At FUN Camps young Canadians are encouraged to reduce their ecological footprint through education focused on leadership, teamwork and sustainability. Our scholarships allow recipients to participate in our program at no cost.

Building Brighter Futures - The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation has evolved into the largest non-governmental funding body for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis post secondary students across Canada. Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students annually across a diverse range of disciplines.

Year of the Inuit – Students On Ice Arctic Scholarships - Please take a moment and send the link above far and wide. The purpose is to recruit Inuit youth between 14-18 years old to apply for over a dozen Arctic Scholarships. The application process is electronic and on the website listed above. There is no cost to students, but the experience is priceless. The Arctic expedition takes place August 4-20, 2010.

Vancouver Island University / Chatwin Engineering - First Nations Education Fund - 4 awards, $1,000 each; available to First Nations students who will be entering, or continuing, in any program at Vancouver Island University. One award available to band members, or community residents of each of the following: Huu-ay-aht First Nation, Snaw-naw-as First Nation, Ucluelet First Nation and Uchucklesaht Tribe. Generally funds will be issued as a tuition credit.

Call for Proposals for Complementary Funding - The Nasivvik Centre for Inuit Health and Changing Environments is a multidisciplinary research and training centre based at Laval and Trent University and funded by the Institute of Aboriginal Peoples Health (IAPH), one of the 13 institutes of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The Nasivvik Centre is focused on building capacity in Inuit health research through trainee support, and promoting research in specific areas of Inuit environmental health.

Oil and Gas Aboriginal Trades and Technology (OGTT) Bursary - Deadline: April 30 & November 30 Annually.

McGill - Aboriginal Scholarships & Bursaries - There are numerous scholarships available to Native students. Various organizations are offering their support in order to facilitate life in university and ease financial predicaments. Take advantage of these offers! Come by the House and check out the scholarships for which you may be eligible. We have information on bank scholarships, Aboriginal Veteran's Scholarship, Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth as well as the Directory of Private Sector Funding for Aboriginal Students.

External Granting Agencies & Aboriginal Health Funding Sites

Oil & Gas Aboriginal Trades & Technology Bursary & Scholarship Awards Program (OGTT) For first Nations, Inuit & Metis Studying in Alberta - THE NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION (NAAF) is a nationally registered charity with a mandate to provide financial support to First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals who are pursuing education, technical training and professional development. The deadline for the submission of applications is April 30 and November 30 annually.

Aboriginal Ambassadors in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Supplement Program - The Aboriginal Ambassadors in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Supplement Program (AANSE) can help you make a solid contribution to promoting science and engineering among Aboriginal youth in Canada. The supplement covers up to $5,000 for costs associated with the proposed science and engineering promotion activity, and Aboriginal community or school visit. Deadline: Applications must be made at least two months before the start of a proposed outreach activity.

An opportunity to dialogue with Northern Health key health professionals, share traditional knowledge and build relationship! - Aboriginal Health - Northern Health is providing an opportunity for First Nations communities to host community events aimed at enhancing relations with Northern Health key health professional!

Application For 2009 Research Building Working Group Initiative - The purpose of the BCRRHRN 2009 Working Group initiative is to support activities (e.g., writing research proposals, grants, developing a research agenda, analysing research results, etc) aimed at producing excellent rural health research.

Research Affiliate Program (RAP) - The Research Affiliate Program (RAP) provides post-secondary students with opportunities to conduct innovative research. Whether your academic program includes supervised laboratory, field or social science research as a requirement for your academic degree or graduation, or if you are interested in carrying out research in addition to your academic requirements, RAP could be the perfect opportunity for you! Deadline: Please check with each opportunity.

Postdoctoral program in Health Research - The Health Information and Research Division (HIRD) at Statistics Canada has a limited number of Postdoctoral positions available for qualified candidates who are interested in pursuing health or health care-related research at Statistics Canada. Deadline: Between February 1 and March 31 every year.

The Tom Symons Research Fellowship Program - The Tom Symons Research Fellowship Program offers support to PhD candidates who are working on their theses and are interested in using one of a variety of microdata now available from longitudinal surveys, administrative data and other sources. Through this program, Statistics Canada provides access to the master versions of these microdata at its Ottawa headquarters, as well as limited financial support. The fellowship is $15,000 (paid on monthly basis for a maximum of eight months). Deadline: April 15 every year.

Atlantic Aboriginal Health Research Program - Research Project Grants - Deadline: ongoing

CBPR post-doc with Montana State University and Crow Nation - Deadline: ongoing after July 1, 2008

Research Fellow in Neuroethics - Deadline: ongoing.

Student Aid BC: Programs for Students with Dependants - Deadline: ongoing

LE,NONET Bursaries are now available – to be eligible for our programs you must be a Canadian Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit, or Metis) undergraduate student currently enrolled at the University of Victoria.