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Now Accepting Applications: 2025 NU NEIHR Graduate Student Scholarship

Application Deadline: The application deadline has now closed.

The Nunavut Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NU NEIHR) is pleased to announce its 2025 scholarship opportunity for Inuit graduate students. This annual award supports Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiaries who are pursuing research related to Indigenous health and wellbeing.

The 2025 NU NEIHR Scholarship will provide $20,000 to one (1) Inuit graduate student whose work aligns with NU NEIHR’s commitment to community-led research and Inuit knowledge. This initiative fosters the next generation of researchers through a focus on mentorship, innovative methodologies, and research that strengthens wellness pathways in Inuit Nunangat.

Eligible areas of research may include (but are not limited to): land-based programming outcomes, Inuit research methods, visual and performance arts, community-driven ethics, and international collaborations across Arctic communities. This funding is intended to elevate Inuit-led research models and build long-term capacity.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiary
• Be enrolled in, or applying to, a full-time graduate program (Master’s or Doctoral level) at a Canadian institution

How to Apply:

Complete the application form and submit a letter that includes:

1. Project Descriptor– A summary of your program and how your research supports the health and wellness of Inuit communities
2. Vision for Research in Inuit Nunangat– Your perspective on how research can be a tool for change and your aspirations for its future
3. Expression of Financial Need– How this funding will support you in your studies

Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed by the NU NEIHR governing committee, coordinated by the NEIHR Director.

For More Information:

Micah Inutiq
NEIHR Coordinator – Nunavut NEIHR
Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre
micah.inutiq@qhrc.ca

We look forward to supporting Inuit graduate students in 2025 and beyond!

Now Accepting Applications: 2025 Paqqijamik Naalangniq Scholarship

Application Deadline: The applicantion deadline is now closed.

The Paqqijamik Naalangniq Scholarship is now open for applications from Inuit undergraduate and graduate students enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement. This annual award supports students pursuing research in people-centred and partnership-oriented health and wellness—research that ensures Nunavummiut guide health priorities and are partners in every phase of the work.

This scholarship is part of the broader effort to support community-rooted research that builds evidence to inform health policy, practices, and programs in Nunavut, grounded in Inuit values and knowledge systems. The goal is to strengthen capacity in Nunavut for collaborative health research that reflects community-identified needs and creates meaningful change within the territory’s health system.

2025 Scholarship Details:

• Two Inuit graduate students will each be awarded $20,000
• Two Inuit undergraduate students will each be awarded $10,000

Eligible areas of study include, but are not limited to, health sciences, public health, social work, Inuit studies, community wellness, or other disciplines that focus on people-centred and collaborative approaches to health and well-being.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiary
• Be currently enrolled in, or applying to, a full-time undergraduate or graduate program (Master’s or Doctoral level) at a Canadian institution

How to Apply

To apply, complete the application form and submit a letter that includes the following:

All Applicants (Undergraduate & Graduate):

1. Relevant Work, Research, or Lived Experience
   Describe how your work, research, or lived experiences:

• Have influenced your academic path
• Support your ability to undertake your proposed research
• Shape your personal, academic, and community goals

2. Personal Statement
   Explain your motivation for pursuing advanced research training in health in Nunavut and why you should be considered for this award. Lived experience will be considered as part of the application.

Graduate Students Only:

3. Research Project Proposal
   Provide a detailed overview of your proposed research, including:

• Hypothesis/research question, objectives, and methodological approach
• Expected outcomes and knowledge sharing/implementation plans
• Integration of Inuit knowledge, values, and methodologies
• Potential benefits for Nunavut communities
• Measures of success from both traditional and non-traditional perspectives

Undergraduate Students Only:

3. Research Training & Learning Plan
   Describe your plan to build knowledge and skills in people-centred and partnership-oriented health research.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by the NuSPOR governing committee, coordinated by the NuSPOR Coordinator.

For More Information:

Jodi Durdle Awa, Coordinator – Paqqijamik Naalangniq NuSPOR
nuspor@qhrc.ca

We look forward to supporting and celebrating Inuit student researchers in 2025!

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