Northern Biodiversity Research Program

The Weston Family Foundation is excited to announce a new funding opportunity – The Northern Biodiversity Research Program.

This program aims to fund applied northern biodiversity-focused research projects that have a demonstrated opportunity to influence conservation policy or practice in order to improve outcomes for northern wildlife and ecosystems.

What is the goal of the program? 
The goal of the Northern Biodiversity Research Program is to support projects that:

• Produce high-quality research findings on northern biodiversity in Canada; and
• Utilize the research findings and knowledge at decision-making tables in support of improved northern biodiversity outcomes.

What types of projects are supported?
Successful projects will be those that focus on the following research priorities:

• Population dynamics, ecology, health, disease, contaminants, or management studies of species of importance for northern ecosystems
• The response of ecosystems to the impacts of climate change
• The impact of anthropogenic activities on species or ecosystems

How much funding is available?
A minimum of $600,000 and a maximum of $3,000,000 CAD per research project will be allocated for projects that can extend up to three years.

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