Deadline: March 15, 2026
Proposals are invited for the Canada-Asia Joint Research Grants 2026-2027. 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 their Indo-Pacific Initiative, supported by funding from the Government of Canada, they 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.
The thematic areas for this year’s call for applications include: economic resilience and security, energy security, defence industrial co-operation, regional security, supply chain resilience, critical minerals, innovation, and emerging technologies (including digital governance and artificial intelligence).
Grant
- Up to C$40,000 per project.
Eligibility
- 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.
Assessment Criteria
- Policy relevance & impact for Canadian stakeholders
- Quality and feasibility of the research design and workplan
- Strength and complementarity of the Canada–Indo-Pacific partnership
- Clarity of outputs and knowledge-mobilization plan
Application
Proposal Requirements (max. 5 pages)
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].
For more information, visit Canada-Asia Joint Research Grants.
