Overview:
As part of ResearchNB’s Talent Support Pillar, this program’s goal is to promote the continuity and expansion of clinical research in New Brunswick by supporting the release of qualified individuals from clinical duties to pursue research activities in healthcare-related fields, such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, or other clinical disciplines.
At least 10% of clinical time will be dedicated to the health research project proposed. This award is not a salary top-up, and no other salary award (from any granting institution) can be received for the duration of this award.
This award is non-renewable.
Who Can Apply:
Applicants must be a current clinician in good standing with either one of New Brunswick’s health authorities.
This program is currently:
Closed (Opens June 10, 2025 )
Timeline
Applications open:
June 10th, 2025
Applications close:
August 19th, 2025
Anticipated notice of decision date:
December 15th, 2025
Award Term:
Up to 3 years
Award Amount:
Maximum request of $225k
Leverage:
N/A
Eligible Expenses:
These funds are used to pay salaries.
See award administration guidelines for in-depth descriptions of eligible expenses.
Application Process:
Applications for this fund are only accepted through the ResearchNB application portal and are evaluated against the evaluation criteria for this fund.
See the Award Administration guidelines for an in-depth workflow and explanation of this process.
Award Duration & Reporting:
The award is for a maximum of three years, with an interim status report due annually and a final status report due three months after the award end date. These reports are to be completed via the application portal.
For an explanation of our policy on extensions, see the Award Administration guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every project need to align with the priority sectors listed on the ResearchNB website? The website lists Health, Energy, Forestry, Oceans, and Agriculture, but there are also Advanced Manufacturing, ICT, and Data & AI included in the portal application?
Advanced Manufacturing, ICT, and Data & AI are enabling platforms that support and enhance advancement within the priority sectors. While some funding programs don’t require direct alignment with these sectors, they do require a demonstrated impact on New Brunswick. Within these funding programs, projects that don’t directly address a priority area will be evaluated equally, as long as the impact on New Brunswick is clearly outlined in the application.
Will the Knowledge Translation Grant be available? What funding is available to support the dissemination of research findings with knowledge users?
The Knowledge Translation Grant will not be offered in the upcoming year. After gathering feedback from across the province, we’ve re-designed our programs for 2025-2026 to focus on funding talent, equipment, ideas and strategic projects. However, knowledge translation related costs are eligible expenses under projects funded by ResearchNB.