Weston Family Awards in Northern Research (Doctoral)

• Each award is valued at $120,000 over three years ($40,000 per year), tenure June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029
• Paid in instalments as a stipend

2026 competition: application, referee reports and transcripts due by Thursday, January 15, 2026, 3:00 p.m. EST. Winners notified in early May 2026.

1. Create an account on the Weston Family Foundation online portal (English only).
2. Complete the application form.
3. Arrange three referee reports emailed to [email protected]: thesis supervisor, an academic scholar, and a northern resident or community member.
4. Upload transcripts and submit before the deadline.

• Application form, three referee reports, transcripts

An external Selection Committee ranks eligible applications on academic excellence, the research proposal (co-design with northern or Indigenous communities, clear goals and methods, contribution to northern ecosystems and biodiversity conservation) and potential impact (including communicating results in northern communities).