Grants and research funding are essential parts of conducting research—so we’ve made it easy for you to find and apply to a number of them. These funds can come from an internal or departmental funding competition; provincial, federal, or foreign funding agency; an industry funder; or a specific foundation.
Matching funds program
Matching funds are increasingly required as part of research funding agency opportunities. In order to support the viability of applying for these funds, we, in partnership with the QEII Foundation, offer a matching research funds program to eligible Nova Scotia Health Investigators. Learn more
Institutional awards
If you're a Nova Scotia Health researcher involved in a large-scale institutional grant or award, support is available from the Project Manager of Institutional Awards. Large institutional awards include the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Canadian Institute of Health Research, the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada. Learn more
Nova Scotia Health Research Fund
Nova Scotia Health’s Research Fund is an internal funding program that builds the capacity of our researchers and helps to catalyze new research opportunities. Learn more
QEII Foundation TRIC grants
QEII Foundation Translating Research into Care (TRIC) Grants help break barriers to change by providing the resources needed to turn science and theory-based ideas into improved practice and clinical innovation. The focus is always on better patient outcomes, reduced wait times and improved access to care. Learn more
Innovation Catalyst Fund
The Innovation Catalyst Fund provides financial support to the earliest of ideas emerging from Nova Scotia’s most talented researchers and innovators who have the potential to transform into globally-applicable solutions that improve the lives of patients.
