Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is currently accepting applications for its Canada-Asia Joint Research Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Canada-Asia Joint Research Grants
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Canada’s ties with Asia. As part of our Indo-Pacific Initiative, supported by funding from the Government of Canada, we invite proposals for joint research projects between Canadian and Indo-Pacific-based institutions. The purpose of this initiative is to build a greater understanding of specific policy issues and/or policy contexts in the Indo-Pacific region and generate actionable, policy-relevant insights on Canada’s engagement with the region.
Benefits of Canada-Asia Joint Research Grants
- Amount: Up to C$40,000 per project
- Period: Funds must be expended by March 31, 2027
- Disbursement: Grant awarded to the Canadian lead, who may sub-grant to Indo-Pacific partners as needed
- Reporting: A two-page summary report due April 30, 2027
Canada-Asia Joint Research Grants Requirements
- Proposals must be jointly developed by at least one Canada-based institution and at least one institution based in the Indo-Pacific.
- The Canadian partner must serve as the lead applicant and grant holder.
Application Date and Process
Proposal Requirements (max. 5 pages)
Please address the following (use clear headings):
- Policy Focus & Relevance: What specific policy area will you address, and why does it matter for Canada? (e.g. alignment with one or more objectives of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy).
- Partnership & Roles: Who are the Canadian and Indo-Pacific partners, and what will each contribute?
- Approach & Activities: What methods and activities will you undertake, and how will these produce policy-relevant insights?
- Outputs & Mobilization: What you will produce (e.g. policy briefs, reports, datasets, roundtables) and how you will reach decision-makers.
Annexes (not counted toward the 5-page limit):
- Workplan & timeline (with milestones)
- Detailed budget (with brief justifications)
To submit your application and for inquiries, contact [email protected].
Application Deadline
15 March, 2026
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