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We support the future of agriculture in NB.

Cultivating Innovation, Harvesting a

Sustainable Future for New Brunswick

Agricultural development presents a major economic and social opportunity for New Brunswick. With 90% of its food currently imported, strengthening the agrifood sector can boost local and export markets while enhancing food security and self-sufficiency. Research focuses on improving cropping systems, soil health, and sustainable farming practices across post-secondary, public, and private institutions. The adoption of new technologies, including digital agriculture, is key to optimizing productivity, profitability, and market expansion.

Collaboration between academia, government, and industry drives applied research to support sustainable food production and economic growth. Funding from grants, government programs, and industry investments promotes sustainability, diversification, and market development in the agriculture sector.

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IMPACT STORIES

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Biogas Program for Farmers Promotes Community Prosperity

Each spring and fall, when New Brunswick farmers spread manure to fertilize their fields, they produce a smelly reminder of the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) our agricultural sector emits year-round.…

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Using NB-Grown Research to Solve Community Issues

Dr. William (Bill) McIver’s CV reads like an encyclopedia of innovation. Over the past 30 years, his work as a computer science researcher has touched more than 15 different industry…

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PROGRAMS

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PROGRAM STATUS: CLOSED (OPENS January 14, 2026)

Summer Student Support Fund

As part of ResearchNB’s Talent Support Pillar, this program’s goal is to support the hiring of undergraduate and medical students during the summer semester (May – August) to gain experience in research lab settings by offering a salary stipend of up to $8000.
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PROGRAM STATUS: CLOSED (OPENS July 8, 2025)

Research Professional Fund

The Research Professional Fund is a part of ResearchNB’s Talent Support pillar and its goal is to support the hiring of post graduate researchers as highly skilled personnel to work in research labs in both a research and student management capacity. The research professional will need to spend at least 50% of their time involved in research.
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PROGRAM STATUS: CLOSED (OPENS July 15, 2025)

Research Program Bridging Fund

As part of ResearchNB’s Ideas Pillar, this funding program’s goal is to support the continuation and future success of highly meritorious research programs that have not been successful in receiving federal program-based support. In the event that a researcher had secured a multi-year federal program based (or similar type) award, but was unsuccessful in their renewal, this program will support the year’s gap as they prepare for re-application to that federal opportunity.
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PROGRAM STATUS: OPEN (CLOSES June 26, 2025 )

Student Support Fund

As part of ResearchNB’s Talent Support Pillar, this program’s goal is to support the hiring of undergraduate and graduate students to work in a research focused role at a university, college or research institution in New Brunswick. The researcher must demonstrate that the project is well-supported by the institution and how the project will offer students meaningful opportunities to develop essential skills for their future careers.
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