Weston Family Awards in Northern Research

The Weston Family Awards in Northern Research are competitive awards that invest in early-career researchers conducting work to protect and restore northern biodiversity in Canada. The program supports projects across a broad spectrum of natural sciences related to Canada’s northern ecosystems, including oceanography, glaciology and geography. In 2026 the Foundation will offer awards at the master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral levels with multi-year and one-year funding amounts for recipients.

Monetary awards at specified values and durations for master's, doctoral and postdoctoral recipients; membership in a community of Weston Family Northern Scientists.

Early-career northern researchers whose work aims to protect and restore northern biodiversity in Canada. The 2026 program includes awards for master's students, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows.

Applicants are directed to review the Toolkit and level-specific Guidelines and submit an application via the Foundation's applicant portal; questions may be sent to northernawards@westonfoundation.ca.