Overview:
As a part of ResearchNB’s Ideas Pillar, this program’s goal is to support initiatives that align with ResearchNB’s priority sectors and are a part of large-scale, transformative projects for the Province. These funds should focus on innovation, capacity building, or addressing critical challenges within a specific sector. Recipients are expected to demonstrate significant impact and sustainability of the work beyond the ResearchNB grant period.
This award in non-renewable.
Who Can Apply:
Applicants must be researchers at one of the eligible research institutions listed in our Award Administrations Guidelines.
This program is currently:
Closed (Opens June 24, 2025 )
Timeline
Submission Deadline for Quarterly Review:
Q2: August 7th, 2025
Q3: November 27th, 2025
Q4: February 26th, 2026
Q1: May 28th, 2026
Anticipated notice of decision date:
Q2: December 19th, 2025
Q3: March 19th, 2026
Q4: June 19th, 2026
Q1: September 18th, 2026
Award Term:
Up to 4 years
Award Amount:
Up to $400k
Leverage:
4:1 where in-kind and vendor discounts can be included as leverage (for up to 50% of the match).
Eligible Expenses:
Funds can be spent on a wide range of costs associated with the project as described in the application.
Please see our Award Administration Guidelines for an exhaustive list.
Application Process:
Applications for this fund are only accepted through the ResearchNB application portal and are evaluated against the evaluation criteria for this fund. We strongly suggest that you submit an application to the Expression of Interest Program on our portal for an initial review of priority sectors alignment and ResearchNB’s funding capacity before filling out this fund application.
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 four 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.