Society Driving Research.
Research in Service of Society.
In total, 46 EOI were received from universities, colleges, health authorities, non-profits, and community organizations from across Nova Scotia. Following a detailed assessment, including in-depth discussions with the advisory panel and RNS team, 9 EOIs were invited to submit a full proposal.
Focused Research Investments (FRI) will harness the imagination and expertise of the research community to help Nova Scotia solve some of its biggest challenges.
fri ingredients
- There are specified outcomes connected to the research efforts, where clear pathways to societal impact can be defined.
- Research drives the meaningful contributions to
the solutions. - The research efforts benefit from significant
coordination and integration across groups,
disciplines or sectors. - Broad societal value will result from outputs that
are applicable in different ways and for different
end user groups. - The issues being addressed are relevant and
urgent for Nova Scotia
Are you a researcher who is driven to be a civic actor and participant, devoting your expertise in service of your community, improving public policy, and/or creating economic opportunity?
| This competition is | CLOSED |
| IMPORTANT DATES | |
| Expressions of Interest (EOI) Open | March 6, 2024 |
| Expressions of Interest (EOI) Close | April 29, 2024 at 1p.m. |
| Full Proposal Intake | May-July 2024 |
| Review & Assessment | August – September 2024 |
| Funding Announcement | October 2024 |
| AWARD TERM | Minimum 5 years; Maximum 7 years |
| AWARD AMOUNT | Between $5 and $20 million |
VIEW SUCCESSFUL EOIs
The research community responded with enthusiasm. In total, 46 EOI were received from universities, colleges, health authorities, non-profits, and community organizations from across Nova Scotia. Following a detailed assessment, including in-depth discussions with the advisory panel and RNS team, 9 EOIs were invited to submit a full proposal.