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Published: 01 Jan 1970 4,669 views
Since 2007, the Weston Family Awards in Northern Research have provided unparalleled support to early-career scientists in Canada pursuing research in Canada’s North. Funded by the Weston Family Foundation, these annual awards are some of the most prestigious in the country for students pursuing a master’s degree, a doctoral degree or postdoctoral fellowship. Nearly 300 students have been selected to receive an award since the program’s inception, forming a community of Weston Family Northern Scientists who are at the forefront of northern scholarship and who are helping shape a better future for Canada and the world.
| Application Deadline | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | Universities Canada |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Each award is valued at $15,000 over one (1) year.
Applicants to the master’s level of the awards program must:
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada as of the application deadline;
• Be enrolled in a master’s program (leading to a thesis) in the natural sciences pursuing northern research at an accredited Canadian university as of the application deadline;
• Have received approval for their research proposal, including any required ethical reviews and/or research licenses, by the time they start their award.
Apply now through the online portal.
For more details visit: Universities Canada website.
