Weston Family Awards in Northern Research (2027)

The Weston Family Awards in Northern Research are competitive research awards supporting early-career researchers whose work aims to protect and restore biodiversity in Northern Canada. The 2027 program offers awards at master's, doctoral and postdoctoral levels and seeks projects that deliver meaningful biodiversity outcomes in Northern Canada. Recipients become part of a community of Weston Family Northern Scholars and receive multi-year funding amounts appropriate to their career stage.

Monetary awards as listed by level (master's, doctoral, postdoctoral) and membership in the Weston Family Northern Scholars community.

The awards are for early-career researchers (master's students, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows) conducting research that supports biodiversity outcomes in Northern Canada. Specific applicant eligibility varies by award level (master's, doctoral, postdoctoral) and is detailed in the program guidelines.

Applicants submit an application according to the program guidelines; supporting documents and detailed instructions are provided in level-specific PDF guidelines. A grantee portal is available for submissions.