External Funding Opportunities

2012 Deadlines

FEBRUARY, 2012 CLOSING DATES

TD Indigenous Student Career Transitions Project - Deadline: February 6, 2012 

Call for Applications: Post-Doctoral Fellowships - The ACHIEVE Research Partnership: “Action for Health Equity Interventions”. Deadline: February 13, 2012

Health Sciences Association of BC 2012 Aboriginal Bursary Application - This competition for two $1000 bursaries is open to Aboriginal students from BC who are continuing or proceeding in any HSA-related field leading to a recognized certification, degree or diploma at a public college, university or other post-secondary educational institution. Preference will be given to studies undertaken at a BC institution. Deadline: February 29, 2012  

MARCH, 2012 CLOSING DATES

Institute for Coastal Research Fellows Program - Deadline: March 1, 2012  

Public Health Community Programming Component of the Canadian Diabetes Strategy (CDS) - The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is pleased to invite eligible organizations to submit a proposal for funding under the Community-Based Programming Component of the Canadian Diabetes Strategy for 2012 to 2014. Deadline: March 16, 2012

Kloshe Tillicum Student Awards: Undergraduate Training Opportunities - There are two types of Aboriginal health research training opportunities at the undergraduate level where new and established researchers can mentor students to develop small and larger research projects of interest. These are usually summer opportunities but may occur at any time in the academic year. Deadline: March 31, 2012

APRIL, 2012 CLOSING DATES

Kloshe Tillicum Student Awards: Graduate Scholarships - Our graduate scholarships provide support for students who are undertaking master's or doctoral level studies.  Students must be accepted or enrolled in a program of study at the time of application. Deadline: April 30, 2012

MAY, 2012 CLOSING DATES

Government of Alberta: Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary - Applicants must be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis and have been living in Alberta for the last three years and plan to enroll full-time in a health field at the college, technical institute or university level. Deadline: May 1, 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 

External Funding Opportunities: Ongoing

Indigenous Scholarship Program

New Relationship Trust Youth Grants - Youth Grant funding is available to First Nation youth groups and organizations in BC. NRT allocated $250,000 for Youth Grants in 2011-2012. A maximum of $2,500 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. New Relationship Trust is issuing a second call for Youth Grant applications for 2011-2012.  If you HAVE NOT already received funding this fiscal year for your BC First Nation youth group, then you may be eligible to apply. We will be awarding Youth Grants until funds are exhausted on a first come - first served basis, so we suggest you apply as soon as possible.

BC ACADRE Aboriginal Health Research Awards & Fellowships

First Citizens Fund – Student Bursary Program

Health Sciences Association of B.C. Aboriginal Bursary Award

NSERC

Nuuchahnulth PostSecondary Scholarships

Royal Bank Aboriginal Student Awards

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.

First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis Knowledge Dissemination Activities - The CIHR Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health (CIHR-IAPH) will provide funding for applications for Health Research Knowledge Dissemination activities to the Institute’s mandate.

Aboriginal ECD Reinvestment Initiative-Call for Applications for Funding - Dear First Nations Early Childhood Development Council members, The Core FNECD Council group members have been working hard over the past weeks to roll out even more funding to our ECD programs and services. We are pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for you! General Project Enhancement grants in the amount of $7500 are now available!!!

AHIP Community Funding - The Aboriginal Health Initiative Program (AHIP) is an aboriginal community funding program administered by the Aboriginal Health department of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA).

Scholarships and Community Investment - Eight $1,500 Aboriginal scholarships and one $2,000 Randy Brant Memorial scholarship are available to individuals who are status/non status Indians, Inuit or Mertis and are residents of B.C. who plan to or are enrolled in a full-time public post-secondary institution in Canada, in any field of study.

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.

Undergraduate Internship Award - The purpose of providing Undergraduate Internship Awards is to encourage students to pursue careers in Aboriginal health research. These awards are provided to support the development of health research capacity among undergraduate students by providing an opportunity to work on a research project or honours thesis.

NRT Certificate, Diploma and/or Trades Bursary Award 2010 - Interested and eligible BC First Nation students should apply to the NRT Certificate, Diploma and/or Trades Bursary Award. Bursaries are awarded returning students must re-apply for any subsequent years. On first come, first served basis; Bursaries are available starting July 14, 2010. Application Form

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).

All Nations Trust Company Endowment Fund Awards - All Nations Trust Company has developed annual, educational achievement awards to reward and recognize Aboriginal Secondary and Post Secondary Students who are committed to attaining personal and educational success. These awards are open to individuals who are currently living within or are originally from one of the following Tribal Regions: Kootenay, Lillooet, Okanagan, Shuswap, Thompson.

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.

Available Now! Knowledge to Action: An End-of-Grant Knowledge Translation Casebook - Knowledge to Action: An End-of-Grant Knowledge Translation Casebook, features end-of-grant (EoG) KT activities supported by CIHR's Knowledge Translation Supplement Grant program. The cases span across CIHR’s health research themes and highlight unique and effective ways for health researchers to share research evidence with knowledge users. Write to kt-ac@cihr-irsc.gc.ca to request your copy, or download it from CIHR’s web site: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/29484.html

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.