Application forms can be obtained from, and applications should be submitted to, the Director of the Theme School at the address below. An independent selection committee will review all applications and make the choice of scholarship winners. Awards are aimed at young investigators, especially graduate students, to provide funding to augment their research. Funding can be used for travel, supplies, equipment and services, but not for salary or wages. Although there is no limitation on the area of investigation, we encourage applications focused on the natural sciences and social sciences, including anthropology and economics, in the North.
Projects can entail field, library or office-intensive investigations.
Proposals should not exceed four pages double-spaced. A title, introduction, objectives, methodology, anticipated results, period of performance and proposed use for the AINA award should be clearly stated. Total estimated budget for the project should be provided on a separate page and should clearly identify other anticipated and committed sources and amounts of funding. A letter report to the committee will be required within one year following the award. Awardees will be expected to be members of the Arctic Institute of North America.