Contribution: Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Memorial University of Newfoundland
$519,800.00
Indo-Pacific Dialogue and Innovation for the Global Ocean Economy (INDIGOE)
FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-02
Summary
The INDIGOE program, led by the Marine Institute (MI), aims to strengthen Canada’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific by funding graduate student and faculty research placements focused on sustainable ocean economies, marine resource management, and climateBPT resilience. Over three years, the program will award 41 scholarships to master’s and PhD students and 9 faculty fellowships, supporting 2–4 month placements in Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Research themes include sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, climate adaptation for coastal communities, ecosystem monitoring, and ocean technology deployment. Scholarships range from $7,350–$13,400 depending on destination and duration. The program leverages existing partnerships with IPB University (Indonesia), Nha Trang and Trà Vinh Universities (Vietnam), and Temasek Polytechnic (Singapore), and builds on MI’s experience with international mobility programs. Outputs include applied research, webinars, and publicly accessible briefs, contributing to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy by enhancing research capacity, fostering institutional partnerships, and advancing blue economy priorities.??
Department
Program
Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Recipient
Location
ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
7473899 P016863001
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-02
Agreement Title
Indo-Pacific Dialogue and Innovation for the Global Ocean Economy (INDIGOE)
Agreement Title (French)
Dialogue et innovation indo-pacifiques pour l’économie océanique mondiale (INDIGOE)
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$519,800.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The INDIGOE program, led by the Marine Institute (MI), aims to strengthen Canada’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific by funding graduate student and faculty research placements focused on sustainable ocean economies, marine resource management, and climateBPT resilience. Over three years, the program will award 41 scholarships to master’s and PhD students and 9 faculty fellowships, supporting 2–4 month placements in Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Research themes include sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, climate adaptation for coastal communities, ecosystem monitoring, and ocean technology deployment. Scholarships range from $7,350–$13,400 depending on destination and duration. The program leverages existing partnerships with IPB University (Indonesia), Nha Trang and Trà Vinh Universities (Vietnam), and Temasek Polytechnic (Singapore), and builds on MI’s experience with international mobility programs. Outputs include applied research, webinars, and publicly accessible briefs, contributing to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy by enhancing research capacity, fostering institutional partnerships, and advancing blue economy priorities.??
Description (French)
Le programme INDIGOE, dirigé par le Marine Institute, vise à renforcer l’engagement du Canada dans la région indo-pacifique en finançant des séjours de recherche pour des étudiants diplômés et des professeurs, axés sur les économies océaniques durables, la gestion des ressources marines et la résilience climatique. Sur trois ans, le programme attribuera 41 bourses à des étudiants de maîtrise et de doctorat ainsi que 9 bourses pour des professeurs, soutenant des séjours de 2 à 4 mois en Indonésie, à Singapour et au Vietnam. Les thèmes de recherche incluent la pêche et l’aquaculture durables, l’adaptation climatique des communautés côtières, la surveillance des écosystèmes et le déploiement de technologies océaniques. Les bourses varient de 7 350 $ à 13 400 $ selon la destination et la durée. Le programme s’appuie sur des partenariats existants avec l’Université IPB (Indonésie), les universités de Nha Trang et de Trà Vinh (Vietnam), ainsi que Temasek Polytechnic (Singapour), et capitalise sur l’expérience du MI en matière de programmes de mobilité internationale. Les résultats attendus incluent des recherches appliquées, des webinaires et des notes accessibles au public, contribuant à la Stratégie indo-pacifique du Canada en renforçant les capacités de recherche, en favorisant les partenariats institutionnels et en faisant progresser les priorités de l’économie bleue.
Expected Results
41 graduate student scholarships and 9 faculty fellowships to Canadians.
Expected Results (French)
41 bourses d'études supérieures et 9 bourses de recherche 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
ST JOHN'S
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
064-2025-2026-Q4-0115