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The Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Fund supports efforts by current and former MEOPAR researchers to think beyond the academic sector in communicating about their research. 

The KM Fund supports high-impact knowledge mobilization activities with a connection to MEOPAR-funded research and researchers as well as MEOPAR’s strategic plan. This may include specialized websites, graphic visualizations, public materials, commercialization and incubator activities, and other innovative approaches to engaging with the research process. Preference will be given to ideas that spark the imagination, reaching intended audiences in creative and purposeful ways.

Who Can Apply?

The KM Fund supports past and current MEOPAR researchers and the mobilization of past and current MEOPAR research projects. Applicants should be current or former network researchers OR endorsed (via letter of support) by a MEOPAR PI to apply.

Applications from outside of the network may be considered if they fit within MEOPAR’s strategic plan. If submitting from outside the network, please indicate clearly how your proposal fits within one or more of MEOPAR’s subject areas, or how it would contribute to the mobilization of MEOPAR-related research.

Audiences

The KM Fund supports interaction with academic audiences and beyond—including policymakers, decision-makers and leaders, industry, not-for-profits, communities and the general public. Your proposal should clearly articulate why you selected the key audience group, how the idea will improve knowledge mobilization, and why that approach is the best way to reach that audience. The KM Fund is not to be used for academic workshops, researcher networking or training opportunities.

Current Projects

Knowledge Mobilization for “Co-developing innovative approaches with Indigenous partners to foster coastal resilience, food security and sustainable marine harvests while enhancing community capacity to proactively respond to marine risks” (Project Lead: Sara Pedro. Principal Investigator: Melanie Lemire)

CONOC Atlases (Project Lead: Breanna Bishop. Principal Investigator: Eric Oliver)

Canoe As a Teacher Film (Project Lead: Lily Yumagulova. Principal Investigator: David Zandvliet)

Empowering a Nation: The Laxgalts’ap website and app project, Gitga’at territory, northern coastal British Columbia (Principal Investigator: Dana Lepovsky)

Mobilizing Arctic Corridors and Northern Voices Research: enhancing Inuit self-determination in marine policy development (Project Leads: Natalie Carter, Jean Holloway. Principal Investigator: Jackie Dawson)

Knowledge mobilization of Salish Sea oil transport and oil spill fate toward building Coast Salish equity and inclusion in Salish Sea marine research (Project Lead: Rachael Mueller. Principal Investigator: Susan Allen)

Interactive data visualization tool for public understanding of seasonal and interannual changes in sea ice climate indicator (Principal Investigator: Randy Scharien)

Resilient-C KM (Principal Investigator: Stephanie Chang)

Enhancing knowledge exchange among MEOPAR researchers and Indigenous communities through SIKU: The Indigenous Knowledge Social Network – Part 2 (Project Lead: Arctic Eider Society. Principal Investigator: Phillipe Tortell)

Siren Open Access Book (Project Leads: David Bristow, Ron Pelot. Principal Investigator: David Bristow)

Coastal Communities Face The Future (Principal Investigator: Tony Charles)

Featuring MEOPAR research stories in WWJ platform (Project Lead: Waterluition. Principal Investigator: Rob Newell)