Contribution: Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Wilfrid Laurier University
$361,850.00
Polar Research Chair Program
FY 2024-25 · 2025-02-01
Summary
This proposal aims to establish a Research Chair program that aligns with the objectives outlined in POLAR’s Science & Technology (S&T) Framework. This Chair program will play a crucial role in advancing Arctic research, supporting the creation of knowledge, and fostering collaboration with POLAR’s research and policy staff. Additionally, Acquisition of high-resolution LiDAR and red, green, and blue airborne remote sensing data collected in summer 2024, implementation of permafrost monitoring instrumentation, including sensors for temperature, soil moisture, and saturated layer thickness as well as the development of a dedicated online platform to support northern research infrastructure in the Canadian Arctic.
Department
Program
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Recipient
Location
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
The amendment made was to add an additional $160,00.00 for the duration of the project.
Additional Information (French)
La modification apportée consistait à ajouter 160 000 dollars supplémentaires pour la durée du projet.
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
POLAR-2425-0028
Agreement Start Date
2025-02-01
Agreement Title
Polar Research Chair Program
Agreement Title (French)
Programme de chaires de recherche polaire
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$361,850.00
Amendment Date
2025-09-23
Amendment Number
1
Description
This proposal aims to establish a Research Chair program that aligns with the objectives outlined in POLAR’s Science & Technology (S&T) Framework. This Chair program will play a crucial role in advancing Arctic research, supporting the creation of knowledge, and fostering collaboration with POLAR’s research and policy staff. Additionally, Acquisition of high-resolution LiDAR and red, green, and blue airborne remote sensing data collected in summer 2024, implementation of permafrost monitoring instrumentation, including sensors for temperature, soil moisture, and saturated layer thickness as well as the development of a dedicated online platform to support northern research infrastructure in the Canadian Arctic.
Description (French)
Cette proposition vise à établir un programme de chaires de recherche qui s’aligne sur les objectifs énoncés dans le Cadre de sciences et de technologies de POLAIRE. Le programme de chaires jouera un rôle crucial pour faire progresser la recherche dans l’Arctique, favoriser la création de connaissances et renforcer la collaboration avec le personnel de recherche et d’élaboration de politiques de POLAIRE. À cela s’ajoute l’acquisition de données LiDAR à haute résolution et de données de télédétection aérienne en rouge, vert et bleu recueillies durant l’été 2024, la mise en place d’instruments de surveillance du pergélisol, notamment des capteurs de température, de taux d’humidité du sol et de hauteur de la couche saturée, ainsi que la création d’une plateforme en ligne dédiée à l’appui de l’infrastructure de recherche nordique dans l’Arctique canadien.
Organization Code
polar-polaire
Organization
Polar Knowledge Canada | Savoir polaire Canada
Program Name
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Subventions et contributions pour l'avancement des sciences et technologies dans le Nord
Program Purpose
To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.
Program Purpose (French)
Financer des programmes pour les jeunes et/ou les adultes afin de développer de nouvelles compétences, d'améliorer les expériences professionnelles et/ou de participer à des activités scientifiques et technologiques. Fournir des fonds à des individus ou à des organisations sous la forme de bourses d'études pour des programmes. Fournir des fonds aux universités et instituts canadiens pour la formation à la recherche scientifique dans le Nord.
Recipient City
Waterloo
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Wilfrid Laurier University
Recipient Postal Code
N2L 3C5
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
171-2025-2026-Q3-P0001