As part of its northern development mandate, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) supports science and technology developments in Canada’s North through:

• the Northern Strategy has committed funds to design the Canadian High Arctic Research Station and made investments in 2009 to 2011 for the Arctic Research Infrastructure Fund program (ARIF);
• the Northern Scientific Training Program, which offers grants to Canadian university students to conduct field research in Canada's North; and
  
• the Northern Science Award, which recognizes excellence in scientific research in Canada's north. This award is open to both individuals and indigenous groups.

What Information is Available?

In this section, find information on investments in Arctic research infrastructure, eligibility criteria and nominations for the Northern Science Award, as well as detailed information on the Northern Scientific Training Program including frequently asked questions , online services  and annual reports.

Your may also be interested in:

• The Canadian High Arctic Research Station
• New investments in Arctic research infrastructure
• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Collaborate on Polar Research
• Northern Science and Technology in Canada: Federal Activity Report April 1, 2004 – March 31, 2006