Preface

The primary purpose of the Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) is to encourage and support Canadian university students with an interest in northern studies, by assisting them to gain northern professional experience and training, through the issuance of supplementary funds.

The universities receiving Northern Scientific Training Program support are encouraged to develop a special focus for training in northern studies, to orient students towards northern studies and northern careers, and to foster an exchange of information among scholars of various disciplines with an interest in the Canadian North.

These Guidelines have been prepared to explain:

1) the objectives and operation of the Program; and,
2) the specific criteria that will be employed in awarding Program funds.

The Guidelines have been revised slightly and those sections which have been modified have been highlighted. A copy of this manual can be found on the NSTP Internet site.

General comments and any administrative inquiries regarding the Program should be addressed to the Northern Scientific Training Program Secretariat:

The mailing and courier address is:

NSTP Secretariat
Northern Science and Contaminants Directorate
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Room 655, Les Terrasses de la Chaudière
10 Wellington Street OTTAWA ON K1A 0H4