Please let me know if you are interested in applying.

________________________________ From: OCEC Indigenous Accelerator indigenous.ocec@ucalgary.ca Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 9:30 AM Cc: OCEC Indigenous Accelerator indigenous.ocec@ucalgary.ca Subject: One Week Left – Indigenous Research Seed Fund Application Deadline Approaching

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Oki, Âba wathtech, Dadanast’ada, Tân'si, Tanisi, Hello, This is a friendly reminder that there is one week remaining to apply for the 2nd round of the One Child Every Child (OCEC) Indigenous Research Project Seed Funding Awards.

These awards are for Indigenous scholars who are exploring new maternal and child health and wellness research with a focus on Indigenous peoples, organizations, and/or communities.

Overview

* Applicants must hold a primary appointment at Athabasca University, the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, or the University of Lethbridge. * Applicants may be independent researchers, postdoctoral scholars, or doctoral students/candidates. * Postdoctoral scholars and doctoral students/candidates may apply with their supervisor as a project member to administer the funds on their behalf. * Primary applicants must be Indigenous. Supervisors holding funds for doctoral or graduate scholar applicants do not have to be Indigenous. * Early Career Researchers (ECRs) will be given preference. * Five awards of up to $10,000 available.

Application Deadline: Monday, March 2 at 11:59 pm MT Visit webpagehttps://research.ucalgary.ca/one-child-every-child/impact/indigenous-seed-awards Apply nowhttps://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_0P1AGh3oFgt55Ua If you have any questions or would like to discuss your application, please reach out to us at indigenous.ocec@ucalgary.camailto:indigenous.ocec@ucalgary.ca. We are happy to support you. OCEC and the Indigenous Path are committed to ensuring that all scholars have equitable access to research funding and career support. Applicants conducting Indigenous research are highly encouraged to apply. Please feel free to share this opportunity with your networks and others who may be interested. With care and encouragement, OCEC Indigenous Path Team