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A Co-ordinated Canadian approach to

Shaping the future of our oceans

The Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) is a national network sponsored by the Strategic Science Fund that links top marine researchers and highly qualified personnel across Canada with partner organizations and communities. MEOPAR funds leading-edge research, overcomes barriers to collaborative research and helps to train the next generation of marine professionals.
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MEOPAR has launched the Call for Partnerships specifically for organization-to-organization collaborations whereby MEOPAR is seeking partnership and matching funds to target key priorities. Click to learn more!

Call for Partnerships
October 6, 2025 in News

MEOPAR and Pacific Marine Science Alliance Partner to Strengthen Pacific and Arctic Ocean Research

The Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) and the Pacific Marine Science Alliance Society (PMSA) have announced a three-year collaboration to expand ocean research capacity along Canada's Pacific…
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New Funding Opportunities

Calls for proposals

MEOPAR is delighted to announce the launch of our new funding programs. Learn, apply, and check back for future opportunities. Scroll through our current CFPs.

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Expedition Fund: Major Expeditions Horizon

Expedition Fund: Major Expeditions Horizon

Major Expeditions Horizon The Major Expeditions Horizon is intended to enable Canadian researchers to prepare…
Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Fund – Summer 2025

Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Fund – Summer 2025

Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Fund – Summer 2025 MEOPAR has opened a call for proposals for…
Expedition Fund: Rapid Response Horizon

Expedition Fund: Rapid Response Horizon

Expedition Fund: Strategic Support Horizon

Expedition Fund: Strategic Support Horizon

Community-led Research Seed Fund – Summer 2025

Community-led Research Seed Fund – Summer 2025

Community-led Research Seed Fund - Summer 2025 Community-led research projects are strengthened by relationship-building activities,…
Community-led Research Fund

Community-led Research Fund

LAUNCHING SOON Community-led Research (CLR) Fund The Community-led Research (CLR) Fund supports multi-year, indigenous and…
Community of Practice CoP Fund – Summer 2025

Community of Practice CoP Fund – Summer 2025

CLOSED Community of Practice (CoP) Fund - Summer 2025 This Call for Proposals defines a…

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Exceptional Arctic Expedition Opens Doors for Early Career Ocean Professionals

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Dr. Ian Church and Dr. Kevin Wilcox: Shaping the Future of Seafloor Mapping in Polar Waters

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Addressing Canada’s Marine Challenges

Together

MEOPAR’s strength lies in its ability to connect and collaborate. Our network brings together people and perspectives—spanning regions and disciplines—with the shared goal of enhancing Canada’s research capacity in a changing marine environment.

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