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Contribution: Indo-Pacific Engagement Program

Queen's University

$450,464.00

Amplifying research capacity and knowledge exchange in sustainable development and materials science

FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-05

Summary
This project supports Canadian graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty in collaborative research on climate change and sustainable development. Partnering with top institutions in India, Japan, Australia, and Thailand, the project will support 45 Canadian graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty members in conducting high-impact research across two streams: Stream I focuses on advancing nuclear energy through radiation-resistant ceramics, while Stream II develops applied technological solutions for sustainable energy, water management, agriculture, and construction. Participants will engage in up to four-month placements.?Participants will engage in immersive research placements, co-designing solutions with local stakeholders and benefiting from advanced facilities and mentorship at host institutions.?
Program
Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Location
KINGSTON, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2028-06-30
Agreement Number
7474518 P016862001
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-05
Agreement Title
Amplifying research capacity and knowledge exchange in sustainable development and materials science
Agreement Title (French)
Renforcer les capacités de recherche et l’échange de connaissances en matière de développement durab
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$450,464.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project supports Canadian graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty in collaborative research on climate change and sustainable development. Partnering with top institutions in India, Japan, Australia, and Thailand, the project will support 45 Canadian graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty members in conducting high-impact research across two streams: Stream I focuses on advancing nuclear energy through radiation-resistant ceramics, while Stream II develops applied technological solutions for sustainable energy, water management, agriculture, and construction. Participants will engage in up to four-month placements.?Participants will engage in immersive research placements, co-designing solutions with local stakeholders and benefiting from advanced facilities and mentorship at host institutions.?
Description (French)
Ce projet soutient des étudiants diplômés, des boursiers postdoctoraux et des professeurs canadiens dans des recherches collaboratives sur le changement climatique et le développement durable. En partenariat avec des institutions de premier plan en Inde, au Japon, en Australie et en Thaïlande, le projet appuiera 45 étudiants diplômés, boursiers postdoctoraux et professeurs canadiens pour mener des recherches à fort impact dans deux volets : le Volet I se concentre sur l’avancement de l’énergie nucléaire grâce à des céramiques résistantes aux radiations, tandis que le Volet II développe des solutions technologiques appliquées pour l’énergie durable, la gestion de l’eau, l’agriculture et la construction. Les participants effectueront des séjours de recherche immersifs pouvant durer jusqu’à quatre mois, co-concevant des solutions avec les parties prenantes locales et bénéficiant d’installations avancées et de mentorat dans les institutions d’accueil.
Expected Results
22 graduate student scholarships and 23 postdoctoral research fellowships to Canadians.
Expected Results (French)
22 bourses d'études supérieures et 23 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
KINGSTON
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Queen's University
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
064-2025-2026-Q4-0155