With funding from the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness, Research Nova Scotia (RNS) has awarded a total of $167,490 to undergraduate and college students exploring research in areas of interest to health care in Nova Scotia.
Twenty-seven students received a 2024/25 Scotia Scholars Undergraduate or Summer Research Award.
“The Scotia Scholars Award contributes to RNS’s efforts to increase research capacity in the province by providing students with the opportunity to gain real world research experience,” says Stefan Leslie, CEO. “This initiative specifically focuses on research to address health care challenges in Nova Scotia.”
Funded projects span a range of topics including mental health, novel devices and apps, cancer treatment, and health care interventions. Several projects focus on addressing health inequalities among vulnerable populations such as older Nova Scotians, individuals experiencing homelessness, Indigenous peoples, rural communities, and individuals with disabilities.
“As a lifelong learner and advocate for the wellbeing of Nova Scotians, I believe this opportunity is truly remarkable,” says Kaylynn Isles, 2024/25 Scotia Scholars Award recipient at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC). “The Scotia Scholars Award can help alleviate financial burdens which allows us to focus on our academic career and pursue research that will ultimately benefit our communities and our province.”
Students from Cape Breton University, NSCC, St. Francis Xavier University, Université Sainte-Anne, and University of King’s College received funding.
View the complete list of 2024/25 Scotia Scholars Award recipients and their projects.