Global Affairs Canada has announced a new funding opportunity under the Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians (IPSFC) program. This initiative is designed to strengthen Canada’s academic and research engagement in the Indo-Pacific region by supporting outbound mobility and collaboration.
Each institution is able to submit one proposal. The Global Engagement Office will oversee and coordinate McGill University’s submission. Collaborative applications involving multiple McGill Faculties are especially welcome.
McGill internal selection submission deadline:
Wednesday July 23, 2025
Please email your completed application to global.engagement [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Call%20for%20Proposals%3A%20Indo-Pacific%20Scholarships%20and%20Fellowships%20for%20Canadians%20(IPSFC)) .
Key Highlights:
This program aligns with Canada’s broader Indo-Pacific Strategy and presents a strategic opportunity to expand our institution’s global footprint, enhance research partnerships, and support internationalization goals.
Additional Information
The IPSFC program will:
Study or research must be in line with the Strategic Objectives of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, including topics such as:
Indo-Pacific Region
Host universities or research institutions must be based in one of the eligible countries and economies in the Indo-Pacific region, as defined by the Indo-Pacific Strategy:
SUBMISSION INFORMATION AND TIMELINE
Applicants should email global.engagement [at] mcgill.ca to receive the internal application form. Once completed, the application must be returned to global.engagement [at] mcgill.ca by July 23, 2025, ensuring that all supporting documents are included.
McGill internal application submission deadline:
WEDNESDAY JULY 23, 2025 at 5:00 pm
External submission deadline for proposals:
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6, 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon)
***Application will be submitted by Global Engagement in collaboration with the selected McGill applicant(s).***
