If you plan to conduct research in Nunavut in the physical/natural sciences, social sciences, or health research disciplines, you will require a Scientific Research License from the Nunavut Research Institute (NRI). Before applying for your research license, please carefully review NRI's Research License Application Guidelines.
After you have reviewed the license application guidelines contact NRI's Manager of Research Liaison, Mosha Cote (mosha.cote@arcticcollege.ca) to confirm whether your research project meets NRI's requirements for licensing under the Scientists Act.
There are two ways to apply for your Nunavut scientific research license.
Option one (recommended):
Complete our online research application form for your project and submit it along with all necessary attachments. *The application form must be completed in one session; it cannot be saved and completed later.
Option two:
Download and complete the fillable PDF License Application Form
Please submit your completed PDF application along with all necessary attachments to NRI’s Manager of Research Licensing, Mosha Cote: mosha.cote@arcticcollege.ca
If you wish to renew a multi-year research license for 2025 you must complete our new Multi Year License Renewal Request Form and submit it to NRI’s Manager of Research Licensing. The information you provide on this form will help us expedite the license renewal process for 2025 and ensure that the details of your planned research, including any changes in your research project scope, are accurately reflected in your renewed 2025 scientific research license. Prior to renewing your license for 2025, you must also submit an annual summary report on your research activities completed in 2024.