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NSTP [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Education
- Scientific Research
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Northern Scientific Training Program
1, record 1, English, Northern%20Scientific%20Training%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NSTP 2, record 1, English, NSTP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Northern Scientific Training Grants Program 3, record 1, English, Northern%20Scientific%20Training%20Grants%20Program
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of the Northern Scientific Training Program(NSTP) is to encourage and support Canadian university and Northern post-secondary students with an interest in northern studies and conducting thesis research in Northern regions, by assisting them to gain northern professional experience and training, through the issuance of supplementary funds. Universities and Northern post-secondary institutions receiving... NSTP support are encouraged to develop a special focus for training in northern studies, to orient students towards northern studies and northern careers, and to foster an exchange of information among scholars of various disciplines with an interest in the Canadian North. 4, record 1, English, - Northern%20Scientific%20Training%20Program
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Program established in 1961 and administered by Polar Knowledge Canada. 5, record 1, English, - Northern%20Scientific%20Training%20Program
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Northern Scientific Training Programme
- Northern Scientific Training Grants Programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Pédagogie
- Recherche scientifique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme de formation scientifique dans le Nord
1, record 1, French, Programme%20de%20formation%20scientifique%20dans%20le%20Nord
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PFSN 2, record 1, French, PFSN
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Programme de subvention pour la formation scientifique dans le Nord 3, record 1, French, Programme%20de%20subvention%20pour%20la%20formation%20scientifique%20dans%20le%20Nord
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le but du Programme de formation scientifique dans le Nord (PFSN) est d'encourager et de soutenir les étudiants canadiens des universités et des établissements postsecondaires du Nord, ayant un intérêt dans les études nordiques et à la recherche de thèse conduite dans les régions du Nord, en les aidant à acquérir de l'expérience professionnelle du Nord et de la formation, par l'émission de fonds supplémentaires. Les universités et établissements postsecondaires du Nord bénéficiant du soutien du [...] PFSN sont encouragés à développer une attention particulière pour la formation en études nordiques, à orienter les étudiants vers les études nordiques et les carrières du Nord, et de favoriser un échange d'informations entre les chercheurs de différentes disciplines ayant un intérêt dans le Nord canadien. 4, record 1, French, - Programme%20de%20formation%20scientifique%20dans%20le%20Nord
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Programme créé en 1961 et géré par Savoir polaire Canada. 5, record 1, French, - Programme%20de%20formation%20scientifique%20dans%20le%20Nord
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-05-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Education
- Scientific Research
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Northern Scientific Training Program Secretariat
1, record 2, English, Northern%20Scientific%20Training%20Program%20Secretariat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- NSTP Secretariat 1, record 2, English, NSTP%20Secretariat
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Northern Scientific Training Program Secretariat, part of Polar Knowledge Canada, reviews applications for funding, looking at the overall quality of the university or Northern post-secondary institution submissions, the proposed projects and the number of students requesting funds, and then allocates funds accordingly. 2, record 2, English, - Northern%20Scientific%20Training%20Program%20Secretariat
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Northern Scientific Training Programme Secretariat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Pédagogie
- Recherche scientifique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat du Programme de formation scientifique dans le Nord
1, record 2, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20du%20Programme%20de%20formation%20scientifique%20dans%20le%20Nord
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Secrétariat du PFSN 1, record 2, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20du%20PFSN
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Secrétariat du Programme de formation scientifique dans le Nord, qui relève de Savoir polaire Canada, examine les demandes de financement en tenant compte de la qualité globale des dossiers présentés par les universités ou les établissements postsecondaires du Nord, des projets proposés et du nombre d'étudiants demandant des fonds, puis attribue les fonds en conséquence. 2, record 2, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20du%20Programme%20de%20formation%20scientifique%20dans%20le%20Nord
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2026-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Cartography
- Education
- Scientific Research
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- NSTP Geographic Boundary Map
1, record 3, English, NSTP%20Geographic%20Boundary%20Map
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A map of the NSTP geographic boundary, which includes the regions of Canada where there is both permafrost and ground ice. 2, record 3, English, - NSTP%20Geographic%20Boundary%20Map
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NSTP : Northern Scientific Training Program. 2, record 3, English, - NSTP%20Geographic%20Boundary%20Map
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Northern Scientific Training Program Geographic Boundary Map
- Northern Scientific Training Programme Geographic Boundary Map
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Cartographie
- Pédagogie
- Recherche scientifique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- NSTP Geographic Boundary Map
1, record 3, French, NSTP%20Geographic%20Boundary%20Map
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Carte géographique des limites du PFSN 2, record 3, French, Carte%20g%C3%A9ographique%20des%20limites%20du%20PFSN
unofficial, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carte de la limite géographique du PFSN, qui comprend les régions du Canada où il y a à la fois du pergélisol et de la glace de sol. 3, record 3, French, - NSTP%20Geographic%20Boundary%20Map
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NSTP: Northern Scientific Training Program. 3, record 3, French, - NSTP%20Geographic%20Boundary%20Map
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
PFSN : Programme de formation scientifique dans le Nord. 3, record 3, French, - NSTP%20Geographic%20Boundary%20Map
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Northern Scientific Training Program Geographic Boundary Map
- Northern Scientific Training Programme Geographic Boundary Map
- Carte géographique des limites du Programme de formation scientifique dans le Nord
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-06-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Meteorology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- National Solar Terrestrial Programme
1, record 4, English, National%20Solar%20Terrestrial%20Programme
international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- NSTP 1, record 4, English, NSTP
international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- National Solar Terrestrial Program
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Météorologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- National Solar Terrestrial Programme
1, record 4, French, National%20Solar%20Terrestrial%20Programme
international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- NSTP 1, record 4, French, NSTP
international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-04-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Astronautics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- National space technology programme
1, record 5, English, National%20space%20technology%20programme
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National space technology programme aims to exploit UK investment in the European Space Agency programme. Its priorities are to promote, in partnership with the private sector, the research development and demonstration of technology, subsystems and equipment that will be required for space applications. 3, record 5, English, - National%20space%20technology%20programme
Record 5, Key term(s)
- National space technology program
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Astronautique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme national de technologie spatiale
1, record 5, French, Programme%20national%20de%20technologie%20spatiale
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-02-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Scientific Research
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- A Guide to Completing an NSTP Research Report or Application for Funds 1, record 6, English, A%20Guide%20to%20Completing%20an%20NSTP%20Research%20Report%20or%20Application%20for%20Funds
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NSTP : Northern Scientific Training Program. 2, record 6, English, - A%20Guide%20to%20Completing%20an%20NSTP%20Research%20Report%20or%20Application%20for%20Funds
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Recherche scientifique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Guide pour remplir le formulaire de rapport de recherche et de demande de subvention
1, record 6, French, Guide%20pour%20remplir%20le%20formulaire%20de%20rapport%20de%20recherche%20et%20de%20demande%20de%20subvention
see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme de formation scientifique pour le Nord. 1, record 6, French, - Guide%20pour%20remplir%20le%20formulaire%20de%20rapport%20de%20recherche%20et%20de%20demande%20de%20subvention
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Nom officiel, selon le MAINC [ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien]. 1, record 6, French, - Guide%20pour%20remplir%20le%20formulaire%20de%20rapport%20de%20recherche%20et%20de%20demande%20de%20subvention
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Guide pour remplir le formulaire de rapport de recherche et de demande de subvention du PFSN
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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