Why is more funding not being directed north for the Science and Research Projects?
Although final funding decisions have not been made there are a number of Northern led research projects which are still under consideration, as well as a number of projects, led by universities and other research organizations, with strong Northern involvement. Northerners involvement in the research program has been a very important consideration in the review of IPY proposals. Proposals have been reviewed to ensure that they involve Northern students and Elders and we hope that these projects will help build science capacity in the North and encourage a generation of young Northern students to become tomorrow’s arctic science leaders. There will also be strong Northern involvement in the other components of the IPY program, such as education and outreach, data management and logistics.
