Archaeology and Palaeontology Research Support
This program providing grants to student researchers conducting archaeological or paleontological research in Nunavut. It is to assist students with the hiring of local field assistances, dissemination of research results to Nunavut communities, collections conservation, and collections analysis.
The maximum amount that can be awarded is $5,000.
Archaeology and Palaeontology has a separate application form from Culture & Heritage Initiatives. You can request one from @email.
1. Purpose
This program provides grants to non-profit organizations and student researchers conducting archaeological or paleontological research in Nunavut. Grants are provided to assist students with the hiring of local field assistants, dissemination of research results to Nunavut communities, collections conservation, and collections analysis.
2. Eligibility
Eligibility is restricted to non-profit organizations and student researchers. Students must be enrolled in post-secondary studies in archaeology or palaeontology, and who are conducting independent field research, or undertaking new analysis of existing collections leading to a graduate degree. Individuals may be awarded only one award per grant cycle, with a maximum of three awards under this program.
3. Review
A Working Group reviews the funding proposals and makes recommendations to the Director of Heritage. The Grants and Contributions Administrative Officer chairs the Working Group which is comprised of up to four additional members. The Working Group meets once per year to review funding proposals. In cases where timelines require a proposed project to be assessed quickly and the Working Group has already met, the Director of Heritage may approve or reject the funding proposal.
4. Supporting Data
A completed funding proposal is submitted to the department outlining the research activity for which funds are being requested, along with a timeline for completion and a letter of support from their institution.
5. Accountability
Recipients are required to submit a final achievement report when the project is completed, outlining the benefits achieved compared to the expectations indicated in the proposal. Eligibility for future grants is contingent upon receipt of this report within 90 days of the end of the project or the Government of Nunavut’s fiscal year.
6. Amount
The maximum amount that can be awarded is $5,000.
7. Payment
One lump-sum payment will be issued.
8. Term
Grants are awarded once per fiscal year, with a reporting period from April 1 to March 31 of each fiscal year.