Research

OPPORTUNITIES AT CNSC

support

for your subarctic research

The Churchill Northern Studies Centre offers unparalleled research opportunities.

It is the only field station in Canada to offer year-round hospitality and logistical support at the intersection of three distinct eco-zones.

Want to pursue your project with us? Apply now!

Average number of research user days in a typical year

Why choose the cnsc?

A wide array of representative environments

Convergence of ecosystems: forest, tundra, taiga, freshwater, estuary, and marine
Transition zone where the northern extent of the boreal forest meets the southern edge of the arctic tundra
Near the Churchill River where this freshwater river enters the marine ecosystem of Hudson Bay
Arctic migratory birds and northern nesting fowl are seen in great numbers each spring
The area is home to arctic foxes, caribou, snowy owls, beluga whales, polar bears, and harbour seals
Over 500 species of arctic wildflowers and boreal plants grow in this environment
The Centre is located inside Manitoba Wildlife Management Area

COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR YOUR RESEARCH

Full-time research personnel
Research assistance
Contracted research
Vehicle rentals
Logistical support
Wet and dry laboratories
Reference collections
Bear guarding

STATE-OF-THE-ART FIELD STATION

Dormitory-style accommodations
Housekeeping services
On-site cafeteria
Classrooms
High-speed wireless internet
360 degree Aurora dome
Outdoor observation deck

Together, we can understand and sustain the north

Accessible north

The Arctic and subarctic are markedly understudied, since harsh environments and remote locations make northern research a daunting, expensive, and often dangerous task.

The Churchill Northern Studies Centre makes it easier, more affordable, and safer for you to pursue your work.

With laboratory space, equipment, vehicle rentals, accommodations, cafeteria, and storage space all on-site, you can focus on your research and leave the rest to us.

Plus, our full-time science staff are available year-round to help with coordination, logistics, data collection, and equipment monitoring as required.

All of these services are offered at extremely competitive rates.

Funding Support

The Churchill Northern Studies Centre offers funding support for its research users through the Northern Research Fund (NRF).

The NRF is a matching funds program, meaning the award takes the form of matching user- and vehicle-days for successful applicants to offset the cost of accommodation at the CNSC and research in the north.

Applications are accepted annually in the winter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to receive notifications about the NRF.

History of Success

The CNSC has supported the work of over 300 researchers through logistical support and the Northern Research Fund.

CNSC has supported the research for over 500 journal articles and theses have been published in a diverse array of fields.

The staff at the CNSC took me in with open arms, provided me with the resources I needed to make my research successful, and were willing to help me in any way they could.

Jamie D’Souza, polar bear researcher

FEATURED PROJECTS

We’ve selected a few recent projects that we’ve been involved with to brag about some of the smart, passionate people we are so privileged to get to work with.

This is just a tiny sampling of the research we support. If you’d like to explore a broader view of research projects we’ve been a part of, check out Research Projects.

Beluga behaviour

How CNSC supports beluga conservation efforts

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Churchill Fox Project

A decade's worth of logistical support