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We support the future of health in NB.

Advancing Health, Empowering Communities, Transforming New Brunswick’s Future

New Brunswick’s health research ecosystem is a collaborative network of institutions, health authorities, and research initiatives aimed at advancing health care, empowering people and communities, and transforming the province’s health system.

The sector extends from biomedical to clinical to health systems and population health-based research with a focus on prevention, primary care, innovative solutions, and support for New Brunswickers throughout their lifecycle. Recent investments in health research have surged, reflecting a commitment to improving health outcomes and driving systemic change.

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IMPACT STORIES

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Co-creating Healthier Communities

What if your doctor told you that with one one magic pill each day you could prevent or reduce the effects of 35 chronic diseases? Would you take it? Dr.…

Community Concerns Drive Research into Ticks and Lyme Disease

A chance encounter while gardening changed the trajectory of Dr. Vett Lloyd’s career as a biologist and turned her into a leader in the fight against Lyme disease. Dr. Lloyd…

PROGRAMS

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PROGRAM STATUS: Closed (Opens July 7, 2026)

Research Professional Fund

The goal of the Research Professional Fund is to support the hiring of research professionals in progressive leadership roles within New Brunswick research teams while contributing to advancing knowledge and increasing research impact in a provincial priority sector.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Closed (Opens June 9, 2026)

Clinical Fellowships

The goal of Clinical Fellowships is to increase health research activity in New Brunswick to inform health system and/or population health outcome improvements. The funding provides clinicians with protected time to establish and conduct a research project with their research program in healthcare-related fields, such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, or other clinical disciplines.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Closed (Opens June 2, 2026)

CFI Matching Fund

The goal of the CFI Matching Fund is to invest in cutting-edge technologies and research infrastructure in New Brunswick. This fund supports researchers who have secured CFI funding from either the CFI JELF program or the CFI College Fund.
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PROGRAM STATUS: Closed (Opens June 2, 2026)

Bridging Fund

The goal of the Bridging Fund is to help researchers with strong, meritorious proposals move one step closer to securing large-scale federal research funding. The program supports projects that advance impact in New Brunswick’s priority sectors by providing targeted assistance to researchers who were not successful in an initial federal application or a multi-year renewal.
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