2026 Indigenous Health Research Training and Travel Fund
The WLN is announcing a call for applications for the 2026 WLN Indigenous Health Research Training and Travel Award.
The WLN Training and Travel awards are now offered on a rolling deadline.
The Call for applications will be closed December 31, 2026, or until funds are gone.
NEW: Travel Award applications must score at 80% or above to be deemed fundable.
We have changed our application process to make it more secure for applicants. Before the funding call deadline, all applicants must indicate their intent to apply by emailing wln@dal.ca. Please state the following:
Which WLN funding call you are applying to;
Your name; and
Your institution.
Once we have the above information, we will create a OneDrive folder for your project, and send you a link. When your application package is complete, you may submit to this folder. The Folder will only be accessible by the WLN Manager to receive application materials. Once applications have been reviewed for completeness by WLN staff, they will undergo the usual WLN Collaborative Review process.
Please note: Reviewers must complete a conflict of interest process. For more information please see the WLN Conflict of Interest Form.
Application Information
This training and travel award is to support travel to an Indigenous Health Research event or training opportunity such as a conference, gathering, workshop/co-learning event, or educational training module/course. Please complete the application form and submit via email to wln@dal.ca by December 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Atlantic.
Funds Available: Funds are available for up to $2500 for each award.
Priority will be given to applicants presenting their research at an event, or who require training to undertake an activity that will advance the research goals of the ICCO. Successful applicants will be required to submit receipts for reimbursement for up to $2500 and will be required to work with the WLN to submit a Dalhousie Travel Expense Claim post event.
Eligibility:
WLN Membership: To be eligible to apply for funding, the applicant must register to become a member of the WLN. By joining the WLN you agree to receive our e-digest, email communications, and invitations to participate in WLN activities. Please register here.
This opportunity is open to people who are working with, or for, an ICCO (Indigenous community, collective or organization) within the Wabanaki-Labrador region (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and Labrador). Priority will be given to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis applicants whenever possible.
The event that you wish to attend with WLN support must be scheduled after the application has been submitted. The WLN will not accept applications for events that have already occurred.
Before you apply you may want to:
Book an Expression of Interest meeting. This is an opportunity to discuss your plans for the funding or answer any questions you may have about the funding opportunity. This meeting is optional and meant to start a relationship with the WLN team so they can assist with identifying ways to support your application.
Application Checklist:
Letter of Support
Event Registration (if applicable)
The WLN core team is available to offer support and answer questions as you prepare your application.
Please contact us anytime at wln@dal.ca