Nova Scotia Health TRIC 2025

The QEII Foundation Translating Research Into Care (TRIC) program is an implementation science-based funding competition designed to accelerate the translation of research into healthcare practice. TRIC supports projects that aim to improve patient care and system performance by implementing, adapting, or testing evidence-informed interventions in real-world settings.

Funding Categories

Two levels of funding support are available:

• Category 1: up to $100,000 over 1-2 years
• Category 2: up to $50,000 over 1-2 years

Applicants are encouraged to apply to the funding category that best aligns with the scope of their project.

Anticipated Competition Timeline

Expression of Interest Deadline: October 10, 2025 at 4:00PM

Invitation to Submit Full Application: November 14, 2025

Full Application Deadline: December 19, 2025 at 4:00PM  

For more information, visit: QEII Foundation Translating Research into Care (TRIC) Healthcare Improvement Research Program | Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub

Only projects selected during the Expression of Interest stage will be considered for funding.

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.