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Group 1034

We support the future of forestry in NB.

Rooted in Sustainability, Growing a Greener Future for New Brunswick's Forests

New Brunswick has Canada’s most forest-dependent economy, with 85% of its land covered by productive forests. Unlike other provinces, 30% of its forest land is privately owned, creating a unique management dynamic that requires tailored solutions. The forestry sector is deeply engaged in research, focusing on productivity improvement, forest ecology, climate change adaptation, and sustainable harvesting practices. Increasingly, precision forestry technologies are enhancing forest management, allowing for greater efficiency and sustainability.

Collaboration drives forestry research, with academia, government, and industry supporting applied studies to enhance productivity and sustainability. Funding from grants, government, and industry fosters innovation, sustainability, and economic growth.

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IMPACT STORIES

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Boots on the Ground, Eyes in the Sky: Reinventing Forest Management

Forestry is one of New Brunswick’s oldest industries. Through the efforts of a collaborative research centre in Edmundston, it has also become one of the most innovative. Forestry is one…

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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: CLOSED (OPENS April 29, 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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