Focused Research Investments (FRI) is a unique funding program designed to advance research that tackles Nova Scotia’s salient issues, pursing discoveries that are timely, relevant, and actionable for those who need it.
FRI supports researchers, partners, and beneficiaries to work together to define a societal challenge and focus their research efforts to solve it.
Society Driving Research.
Research in service of Society.
IMPORTANT DATES
Expressions of Interest Open: March 6
Information Webinar for Researchers: March 7, 2024, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. View Recording
JURA Information Session for Researchers: March 19, 2024, 1 p.m. (ADT) View Recording
Expressions of Interest Close: April 29 at 1 p.m. (ADT)
Successful EOI Teams Notified by May 22, 2024
Proposal Intake for Successful EOI Teams: May 22 – July 31, 2024
List of Successful EOIs Published on the RNS Website: May 23, 2024 View Successful EOIs
Review & Assessment: August – September 2024
Funding Announcement & Event – January 28, 2025
fri Expressions of Interest (EOI)
Advisory panel
Resources & Reference materials
Released in January 2024, the consultation paper describes the motivation and model for Focused Research Investments.
The position paper builds on the concept paper and the extensive engagement with the research community in January and February 2024, and provides context for research teams developing FRI proposals.
Priorities & Planning Strategy One-Pager
Government of Nova Scotia Business Plan
Focused Research Investments Information Sheet
Focused Research Investments Infographic
Media Release