Memorial University of Newfoundland

Purpose

The INDIGOE program, led by the Marine Institute (MI), aims to strengthen Canada’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific by funding graduate student and faculty research placements focused on sustainable ocean economies, marine resource management, and climateBPT resilience. Over three years, the program will award 41 scholarships to master’s and PhD students and 9 faculty fellowships, supporting 2–4 month placements in Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Research themes include sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, climate adaptation for coastal communities, ecosystem monitoring, and ocean technology deployment. Scholarships range from $7,350–$13,400 depending on destination and duration. The program leverages existing partnerships with IPB University (Indonesia), Nha Trang and Trà Vinh Universities (Vietnam), and Temasek Polytechnic (Singapore), and builds on MI’s experience with international mobility programs. Outputs include applied research, webinars, and publicly accessible briefs, contributing to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy by enhancing research capacity, fostering institutional partnerships, and advancing blue economy priorities.??