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Contribution: Indo-Pacific Engagement Program

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

$520,000.00

AI & Mechatronics Excellence: Strengthening Technological Innovation Through? Strategic Research

FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-06

Summary
The University of Alberta proposes a three-year, $442,000 scholarship and fellowship program to advance research collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Mechatronics with five leading Indo-Pacific universities: University of Queensland (Australia), Tohoku University (Japan), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Seoul National University (South Korea), and National Taiwan University. The initiative will fund 25 graduate student scholarships and 10 postdoctoral fellowships for research placements of 2–4 months, focusing on intelligent systems, robotics, healthcare AI, smart manufacturing, sustainable technologies, and ethical AI governance. According to the proposal, building on the University of Alberta’s global leadership in AI and robotics, the program aims to foster long-term partnerships, joint research outputs, and innovation aligned with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, while promoting responsible, human-centered technological development.?
Program
Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Location
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
7473794 P016852001
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-06
Agreement Title
AI & Mechatronics Excellence: Strengthening Technological Innovation Through? Strategic Research
Agreement Title (French)
Renforcer l’innovation technologique grâce à des partenariats stratégiques de recherche
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$520,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The University of Alberta proposes a three-year, $442,000 scholarship and fellowship program to advance research collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Mechatronics with five leading Indo-Pacific universities: University of Queensland (Australia), Tohoku University (Japan), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Seoul National University (South Korea), and National Taiwan University. The initiative will fund 25 graduate student scholarships and 10 postdoctoral fellowships for research placements of 2–4 months, focusing on intelligent systems, robotics, healthcare AI, smart manufacturing, sustainable technologies, and ethical AI governance. According to the proposal, building on the University of Alberta’s global leadership in AI and robotics, the program aims to foster long-term partnerships, joint research outputs, and innovation aligned with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, while promoting responsible, human-centered technological development.?
Description (French)
L’Université de l’Alberta propose un programme triennal de bourses d’études et de recherche d’une valeur de 442 000 $ visant à renforcer la collaboration en matière de recherche en intelligence artificielle (IA) et en mécatronique avec cinq universités de premier plan dans la région indo-pacifique : l’Université du Queensland (Australie), l’Université de Tohoku (Japon), la Nanyang Technological University (Singapour), la Seoul National University (Corée du Sud) et la National Taiwan University. L’initiative financera 25 bourses pour étudiants aux cycles supérieurs et 10 bourses postdoctorales pour des séjours de recherche de 2 à 4 mois, portant sur les systèmes intelligents, la robotique, l’IA en santé, la fabrication intelligente, les technologies durables et la gouvernance éthique de l’IA. Selon la proposition, en s’appuyant sur le leadership mondial de l’Université de l’Alberta en IA et en robotique, le programme vise à favoriser des partenariats à long terme, des productions de recherche conjointes et une innovation alignée sur la Stratégie indo-pacifique du Canada, tout en promouvant un développement technologique responsable et centré sur l’humain.
Expected Results
25 graduate student scholarships and 10 postdoctroal research fellowships to Canadians.
Expected Results (French)
25 bourses d'études supérieures et 10 bourses de recherche postdoctorale destinées à des Canadiens.
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d’engagement pour l’Indo-Pacifique
Program Purpose
The purpose of this program is to support Canada’s agenda in the Indo-Pacific by strengthening national stakeholder’s knowledge, understanding and expand their network on/in the Indo-Pacific. This is expected to increase Canada’s capacity to advocate for its core interests and values in an evolving context and in key thematic priority areas for Canada in the region.
Program Purpose (French)
Ce programme a pour but d’appuyer les priorités du Canada dans l’Indo-Pacifique en renforçant les connaissances et la compréhension des intervenants nationaux au sujet de la région et en permettant à ces intervenants d’y élargir leur réseau. On s’attend à ce que le Canada puisse ainsi mieux défendre ses principaux intérêts et ses valeurs fondamentales dans un contexte en évolution et dans ses grands domaines thématiques prioritaires dans la région.
Recipient City
EDMONTON
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
064-2025-2026-Q4-0171
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