GAC INDO-PACIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS FOR CANADIANS 2026-28
Hydrogen Research Innovation Program (IPHRI)
Applications now open.
Key Dates
- Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Travel dates: Between May 2026 to March 2027*
*All travel must be completed by March 31, 2027
GUIDELINES
OVERVIEW
SFU International invites proposals the Indo-Pacific Hydrogen Research Innovation Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadian’s Program (IPHRI). The purpose of the IPHRI fund will enable Canadian SFU graduate students (“scholars”) and academics and researchers (“fellows”) to travel to the Indo Pacific to undertake research towards advancing clean and cost-effective hydrogen production and related innovation.
This fund is made possible via funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Canada’s national Indo-Pacific Strategy positions Canada as a responsible and reliable energy security partner, including on hydrogen, and has a focus on clean technology promotion. Canada’s Hydrogen Strategy signals Canada’s leadership opportunity in the supply, distribution, and use of clean hydrogen, supporting global climate action and decarbonisation.
Appel de candidatures 2026
SFU International lance un appel à propositions pour le Programme canadien de bourses et de bourses de recherche pour l’innovation en hydrogène dans l’Indo‑Pacifique (IPHRI). Le fonds IPHRI vise à permettre aux étudiantes et étudiants diplômés de SFU (« boursiers ») ainsi qu’aux universitaires et aux chercheurs (« boursiers de recherche ») canadiens de se rendre dans la région indo‑pacifique afin d’y mener des travaux de recherche visant à faire progresser la production d’hydrogène propre et rentable, ainsi que les innovations connexes.
Ce fonds est rendu possible grâce au financement du gouvernement du Canada. La Stratégie du Canada pour l’Indo‑Pacifique positionne le Canada comme un partenaire responsable et fiable en matière de sécurité énergétique, notamment dans le domaine de l’hydrogène, et met l’accent sur la promotion des technologies propres. La Stratégie canadienne pour l’hydrogène souligne l’occasion pour le Canada d’exercer un leadership dans l’approvisionnement, la distribution et l’utilisation de l’hydrogène propre, en appui à l’action climatique mondiale et à la décarbonisation.
FUNDING PATHWAYS
There are two pathways for award funding:
1. Graduate Student Scholarship
- Placements between 2 to 4 months each
- Up to $15,000 per placement
2. Faculty or Postdocs Fellowship
- Placements for 3 to 8 weeks each
- Up to $12,000 per placement
Travel Dates (for both pathways): May 2026 to March 2027*
*All travel must be completed by March 31, 2027
ELIGIBILITY
The IPHRI award is open to SFU graduate students, faculty and postdocs with Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residency (PR). Study visa, work permit holders and undergraduate students are ineligible at this time.
In accordance with SFUi and Government of Canada policies, priority will be given to applicants that meet the following criteria:
- permanent full-time or tenure-track academic, or an enrolled student
- identify from a diversity-equitable background, such as gender-diverse, Indigeneity, racial/ethnic identity, disability, LGBTQ2S+
- researchers identified through the proposal submission to the Government of Canada
RESEARCH SECURITY
If the proposed research advances one of the Sensitive Technology Research Areas, and you are affiliated with, or in receipt of funding or in-kind support, from one or more of the institutions on the list of Named Research Organizations, you must terminate these connections in order to continue the application process.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
Eligible Expenses
- Tuition fees (at host institution, if applicable)
- Travel costs, including round trip airfare (the most direct and economic route), meals, incidentals, visa and related costs, study permit, travel insurance, health insurance
- Accommodation costs, including rent and utilities
- Learning and research materials (for example books and supplies) that are necessary for study and research (not including computers/laptops, IT equipment and specialized research instruments)
Ineligble Expenses
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Entertainment costs, including alcohol;
- Luxury goods
- Financial carrying charges
- Membership fees
- Patents
- Non-essential and/or basic day-to-day immunizations and medications
- Interest costs
- Costs related to non-authorized accompanying family members or other non-project related personnel
SUBMISSION CRITERIA
Additional Considerations
- Only eligible applications that meet all program requirements will be assessed
- Only complete applications, including the submission of required documents, will be assessed
- Funding decisions will be based on overall merit and ranking, subject to available funds and program priorities
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion considerations are assessed holistically and do not replace the requirement for academic or research excellence
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please submit an online application and upload the following supporting documents in PDF format (max. 2MB):
- Signed Letter of Support from host institution
- Signed Letter of Support from SFU's supervisor/department head (graduate students and postdocs only)
- Budget Sheet (detailed breakdown of expenses up to max. fund allowance)
- Copy of Government of Canada identification confirming Citizenship or Permanent Residency (e.g. PR card, Canadian passport)
- STRAC Attestation Form (this form is applicable only if the research advances one of the Sensitive Technology Research Areas)
For additional inquiries: Email sfui_funds@sfu.ca