ANNOUNCEMENT
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
On November 21, 2025, Research Nova Scotia (RNS) opened its first funding round in alignment with our new mandate and strategic plan. The deadline for applications is January 21, 2026.
Research Nova Scotia supports, organizes, and coordinates the funding of research to increase economic growth and productivity in three priority sectors: (1) natural resources, climate change and clean energy; (2) life sciences and health sciences; and (3) construction and transportation.

For Researchers
Have you received research funding from Research Nova Scotia?
Make sure you’re familiar with the Guide for Award Recipients, Progress and Final Report Templates, and how to acknowledge Research Nova Scotia funding.
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Have you received research funding from Research Nova Scotia?
Grantees and award holders are required to acknowledge Research Nova Scotia funding. Recipients should include the Research Nova Scotia logo and/or an acknowledgement message in any presentation, publication, public messages, or media coverage about the funded research during the term of the project and at any time the results of this work are referenced







