Building Prosperity through Canada–Mexico Academic Collaboration (CMAC) – Call for Proposals

Global Affairs Canada has announced a call for project applications to the "Building Prosperity through Canada-Mexico Academic Collaboration" program. Lakehead may submit more than one institutional application, with an internal deadline of May 29, 2026 (the external deadline is June 11).  Projects may take place in Canada or Mexico, and mobility activities may flow in either direction.  Eligible project activities include: 

• Knowledge sharing (conferences, workshops, roundtables, panels), 
• Training initiatives; 
• Research initiatives; 
• Scholarships (students) and fellowships (faculty)

Projects must have at least one academic partner institution in Mexico but may also include non-academic partners. Your project proposal will outline how you will implement the activities involving the following eligible groups:

• Canadian and Mexican students—including college and undergraduate students, as well as individuals enrolled in master’s or doctoral studies (citizenship or permanent resident status required);
• Canadian and Mexican researchers—including post-doctoral, academic and professional researchers associated with a recognized academic or research institution; and/or
• Canadian and Mexican academics—including both tenured and non-tenured faculty members.

Proposed projects must advance one or more of the following five thematic priorities:

1. Environmental Sustainability, Energy Transition, and Natural Resources
   Academic collaboration supporting environmental sustainability, secure and sustainable energy systems, and responsible natural resource management.
   
   
2. Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Technologies, and Innovation
   Academic collaboration supporting study and innovation in emerging and enabling technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and related fields.
   
   
3. Food Security and Agri-food Systems
   Academic collaboration supporting food security, sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture, agri-tech innovation, and resilient agri-food systems and supply chains.
   
   
4. Public Health and Health Technologies
   Academic collaboration supporting innovation and knowledge exchange in public health, health systems, and health technologies.
   
   
5. Security, Resilience, and Emergency Preparedness
   Academic collaboration supporting dialogue, research, and training related to defence, cybersecurity, preparedness, and resilience.

For full details see the call announcement at: https://www.international.gc.ca/education/academic_relations_program_programme_relations_academiques/cmac-cacm.aspx?lang=eng

DATES: Projects will run from August 1, 2026-December 2027

FUNDING: From $40,000 up to $250,000 per project

TO APPLY: Attached please find the application package (application form, budget template, and RPAF) and return to Jill Sherman, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.  For study exchanges, please consult with Lakehead International prior to submitting a proposal (contact: Ms. Anna Choi, Anna Choi, echoi@lakeheadu.ca).

Lakehead has dozens of partnerships in Mexico; for assistance in liaising with partner institutions, please contact Jill Sherman at intl.research@lakeheadu.ca or Maiko Scorgie <coordinator.gem@lakeheadu.ca.