Anyone planning to conduct research in Nunavut in the physical or natural sciences, social sciences, or health disciplines must obtain 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.
To apply for your Nunavut scientific research license.
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.
If you require assistance completing our online application form please contact NRI’s Manager of Research Licensing, Mosha Cote: mosha.cote@arcticcollege.ca
If you wish to renew a multi-year research license to continue your research in 2026 you must complete our Multi Year License Renewal Request Form and submit it to NRI’s Manager of Research Licensing. Please provide a clear and accurate description of your planned research activities for 2026. Be sure to outline any changes to the objectives, methods, locations, or overall scope of your multiyear project. Depending on the extent of these changes, your project may be subject to additional regulatory review or consultation requirements.
Prior to renewing your license, you must also submit an annual summary report on your research activities completed in the current calendar year (2025).