Indigenous research is collaborative and driven by community needs and ambitions.
We offer supports to Indigenous communities, entities and organizations by facilitating meaningful research collaborations and opportunities with Dalhousie researchers. Contact us to learn how we can support you.
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Mawkwil~mn~j: Let’s look for it together
Dalhousie Indigenous Community Research Partnership Seed Fund
Mawkwil~mn~j aims to provide financial support to Indigenous communities and Dalhousie researchers seeking to build and grow relationships with each other.
Applications for this seed fund can be initiated by Indigenous Nations, organizations, and communities within the Atlantic region or across other parts of Canada, or by Dalhousie researchers who are able to demonstrate intention to address research priorities as identified by an Indigenous Nation, organization or community.
This seed fund encourages meaningful engagement, co-learning, and sharing, and is meant to honour cultural protocols and respectful processes for partnership development.
This fund offers a unique opportunity for Indigenous communities and organizations to leverage the research talent, expertise, and resources at Dalhousie University, and enables communities and researchers to become better acquainted with potentially aligned interests and research priorities.
The seed fund permits partnership development activities and connections to occur in preparation for subsequent grant cycles.
Funding
Up to $3000 per award, with an award period of up to two (2) years.
Eligibility
Indigenous Nations, organizations or communities who wish to work with Dalhousie researchers, or Dalhousie researchers seeking to develop new or enhance existing relationships with Indigenous communities or organizations in support of shared research interests and priorities. Refer to the PI Eligiblity Guidelines [PDF - 138 kB].
Priority will be given to new projects and/or partnerships.
To apply for support through the Mawkwil~mn~j, please complete this application form [PDF - 135 KB].
Indigenous communities and organizations can submit the completed form via email to indres@dal.ca.
Dalhousie researchers can submit the completed form and confirmation of community interest via ROMEO.
Deadlines:
May 30 (anticipated award date in July)
November 30 (anticipated award date in January)