2026 Program Overview
The fund is an annual competition that aims to build research capacity at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and Cape Breton Cancer Centre.
Nova Scotia Health team members are eligible to apply, including physicians, nursing and allied health professionals, administrators, other employees, and Scientific Affiliates.
- Nova Scotia Health staff in casual positions are ineligible to serve as Principal Investigator or award holder.
- Scientific Affiliates must designate a Nova Scotia Health Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) to act as award holder. The Co-PI must be a collaborator who is internal to Nova Scotia Health.
Application categories:
- Category 1 – up to $200,000 over three years.
- Category 2 – up to $100,000 over three years.
Applicants are encouraged to select the category that best reflects the scope of their project.
EOI Review Process:
Submitted EOIs will be reviewed by a panel of interested parties internal to Nova Scotia Health, who will rank submissions to enhance alignment with institutional priorities and overall quality of full proposals. Applicants will be chosen to submit full proposals based on:
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Impact on CBRH/Nova Scotia Health priorities -
Feasibility -
Relevance -
Clinical Significance
Anticipated Competition Timeline
- Expression of Interest (EoI) deadline: February 20, 2026 at 16:00 ADT
- Notification of EoI Stage Results: March 27, 2026 at 16:00 ADT
- Final Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 at 16:00 ADT
- Dissemination of Competition Results: July, 2026
Submission
NS Health utilizes an online submission portal for internal grant applications and related study materials. The application can be accessed via the following link:
Applications may be completed on the online submission platform by multiple individuals in real time. If you will be drafting your proposal collaboratively, simply follow the online instructions.
We will not accept uploaded standalone application forms through the online portal.
For information or application support: researchdevelopment@nshealth.ca
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Support for the development of applications will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Please contact the Research Methods Unit (RMU) at least four weeks prior to the funding deadline if you’re seeking full support for the development of your grant application.
Maritime SPOR Support Unit (MSSU) guidelines on patient partner compensation can be found here: Patient-Public-Partner-Appreciation-Policy-Approved-July-26-2023.pdf (mssu.ca)
Additional Notes
Research grants administered through Nova Scotia Health must use Nova Scotia Health salary scales and benefits. Please contact Research HR for assistance with determining the appropriate salary scales for research positions. To cover the cost of benefit entitlements for PT and FT Long Assignment positions, 25% must be added on top of salaries. 15% benefits are required for PT or FT Short Assignments and Casual Relief positions.
Please note that funding awarded via internal programs must not be used for indirect costs.
