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Nova Scotia Health Research Fund 2026
Nova Scotia Health Research Fund is an annual competition that aims to build research capacity at Nova Scotia Health and catalyze new research opportunities across disciplines and institutions.
Only projects selected through the Expression of Interest stage are eligible to submit a full application.
Funding Categories
- Category 1 – up to $100,000 over three years. For experienced researchers who are based at or affiliated with Nova Scotia Health
- Category 2 – up to $100,000 over three years. For early to mid-career researchers who are based at or affiliated with Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health Institutional Priorities
Priority will be given to research grants that align with priorities of Nova Scotia Health, the Department of Health and Wellness, and the Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care. Applicants are strongly encouraged to align their proposals with Nova Scotia Health's six core solutions for healthcare, as outlined in the provincial Action for Health plan.
Full application deadline
October 8, 2026 at 16:00 ADT.
More details can be found here: Nova Scotia Health Research Fund | Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub
Please contact Research.Fund@nshealth.ca with any questions.
Department of Health and Wellness' Youth Gambling Research Fund
This open call is funded by the DHW to generate current evidence on gambling among Nova Scotia youth (aged 12–18 years), including gambling influences, behaviours, harms, and access to supports and services. The evidence will inform provincial policy, prevention, education, and treatment planning.
Funding Streams
This program will fund one project (up to $450,576 total over 2 years).
- Full details on the scope and requirements of the target project can be found here: DHW Priority Research Fund - Youth Gambling Project
Funding is contingent on applicants and successful awardees working collaboratively (or in consultation) with priority stakeholders in the Department of Health and Wellness. These individuals will be determined at the time of award.
Please note: this funding cannot be used to support data collection from youth during in-class learning time. Prospective applicants will need to establish a creative data collection strategy that falls outside of this period.
Please contact researchdevelopment@nshealth.ca with any questions.
Nova Scotia Health Scientific Affiliate Appointment Application
The Nova Scotia Health Scientific Affiliate Program supports research partnerships that align with the organization’s strategic priorities. The Scientific Affiliate appointment provides eligible research partners not currently employed by Nova Scotia Health administrative privileges necessary to conduct research under the auspices of Nova Scotia Health. Such privileges include Nova Scotia Health user and network access, eligibility to submit to the Nova Scotia Health Research Ethics Board, and eligibility to apply for internal funding opportunities.
Scientific Affiliate Appointment Streams
The Scientific Affiliate Program currently offers two appointment streams. These streams are designed to reflect the level of integration and administrative responsibility associated with the applicant's research activities at Nova Scotia Health:
Embedded Scientific Affiliates
- May pursue independent research as Principal Investigator or serve as a sub-investigator on Nova Scotia Health studies.
- Work in partnership with a Nova Scotia Health department or program relevant to project that requires an appointment.
- Do not hold research funds under their own name at Nova Scotia Health. Exceptions may apply when justified and approved.
Independent Scientific Affiliates
- Independent affiliates maintain a more autonomous research arrangement with Nova Scotia Health. Their research must still align with NSH priorities.
- They may hold and manage research funds in their own name at NSH.
- Independent affiliates are responsible for the administration of these funds in accordance with institutional requirements.
- Independent appointments are only granted under special circumstances, and require a letter of support from a Director, Senior Director, or Vice President.
For more information on the Scientific Affiliate Program, please visit the web page or contact us at ScientificAppointments@nshealth.ca.