Yukon University has established funding for research that will help support its scholarly activity goals of establishing a northern-focused university and relevant niche programming.
The Yukon University Scholarly Activity Grant (SAG) is available to YukonU faculty, staff and students, including permanent and term faculty (within their term of service) to foster a culture of research and scholarship across all areas of the organization.
Funding will be prioritized according to the following documents:
Yukon University Strategic Plan
Yukon University Academic Plan
Yukon University Research and Scholarship Plan
Learn more about the criteria and guidelines and apply now at sag@yukonu.ca!
Indigenization and decolonization of the classroom
YukonU instructor Faith Whiting is looking at ways Yukon University instructors are implementing the concepts of Indigenization and decolonization in their classrooms for her graduate-level research in education.
Understanding food insecurity in Yukon communities
YukonU researchers are assessing food security in the Yukon by looking at the effects of food hamper distributions to communities during the pandemic.
Students explore the effects of electric vehicles on Yukon power systems
Student research assistants were employed to study whether the Yukon’s power system can handle an increase in demand created by electric vehicles and smart heating units.
Teaming together for forest regeneration
YukonU instructors are researching the effectiveness of site preparation methods that may improve forest regeneration after harvesting in the southwest Yukon.Get inspired. Get involved! Read more of our YukonU Research Stories.