Research Nova Scotia works to develop research opportunities that help us achieve our mandate. Details and deadlines of all our current and recently closed funding opportunities can be found on this page.
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Competitions listed as ‘OPEN’ are currently accepting applications; ‘EOI Closed’ specifies competitions that are open only to applicants that successfully passed the EOI screening stage.
Competitions listed ‘IN REVIEW’ are past the application deadline but results have not yet been publicly announced.
The results of competitions listed as ‘Closed’ are publicly available.
Details for ‘CLOSED’ competitions refers to the specific competition. Deadlines and requirements may be updated prior to the launch of the next competition.
Ear to the Ground (E2G) Research Investments
Objective: Ear to the Ground (E2G) is Research Nova Scotia’s commitment to turning ideas into economic outcomes. By investing wisely and working together, we’re helping build a province where research supports lasting economic growth.
Available Funding: Up to $500,000 over 6 to 36 months
Important Dates:
Launched: November 21, 2025
Proposal Deadline: January 21, 2026 at 1pm (AST)
MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS RESEARCH FUNDING AWARD
Objective: The Mental Health & Addictions Research Funding Award supports Nova Scotia-based career researchers who are advancing knowledge on mental health and addictions with a strong emphasis on the social, structural, and environmental determinants that shape mental wellbeing. This opportunity aims to strengthen evidence that can inform community-led solutions, improve equity in mental health outcomes, and address the lived / living experiences of communities that are underserved by the province’s health system.
This opportunity is presented by the Nova Scotia Office of Addictions and Mental Health and is powered by Research Nova Scotia.
Available Funding: Up to $100,000 over 2 years
Important Dates:
EOI Opened: January 12, 2026
EOI Due: February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM (AST)
Full Proposal Intake: April – June 2026
FOCUSED rESEARCH iNVESTMENTS
Objective: Focused Research Investments (FRI) is a new initiative created to tackle the salient issues of our time using a mission-oriented approach while providing the funding and resources required to meet specific outcomes.
Available Funding: Between $5 and $20 million over 5 to 7 years
Important Dates:
EOI Opened: March 6, 2024
EOI Due: April 29, 2024 at 1pm (ADT)
Full Proposal Intake: May – July 2024
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