Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars
The Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars fund Indigenous-led heart and brain health research rooted in Indigenous knowledge and community priorities, supported by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Funder: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Due Dates: February 1, 2027: Registration deadline on CIRCUlink (anticipated) | February 28, 2027: Competition closes / Full application deadline (anticipated)
Funding Amounts: Up to $400,000 CAD over 4 years per award; typically 1–4 years depending on project; up to 3 awards expected.
Summary: Supports Indigenous-led research in heart and/or brain health, emphasizing Indigenous self-determination, knowledge systems, and community priorities.
Key Information: Indigenous Lead required; research must be grounded in Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing; strict eligibility and documentation rules apply.
Description
This program funds Indigenous-led research in heart and/or brain health, with a focus on projects grounded in Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing. The competition is designed to support research that advances Indigenous knowledge, data, and approaches, and addresses longstanding barriers in health research funding. The initiative emphasizes Indigenous self-determination, data sovereignty, community governance, and culturally grounded methodologies. Up to three multi-year grants are expected to be awarded in this competition.
