Thank you to all who applied to the New Health Investigator Grant. Applications are now closed.
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The New Health Investigator Grant supports early-career health researchers who are engaged in work that aligns with the province’s health research priorities. The grant aims to provide two years of support of up to $100,000 for researchers who are within the first five years of their academic appointment in Nova Scotia or who are new to the field of health research. Funding provided will support the establishment of independent programs of research, support and expand the research productivity necessary for obtaining long term funding from national and external agencies and expand the potential for early career investigators to make significant contributions in their field. For the 2020-21 academic year, funding for this grant is provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.
Research Nova Scotia pursues equity, diversity and inclusion in Nova Scotia’s research enterprise and will integrate these values in designing and implementing its programs and services.
Eligibility To apply for a New Health Investigator Grant, the applicant must meet one of the following criteria: Eligibility will take into account any approved leaves of absence for the principal investigator. During the full tenure of the grant, all grant holders must reside in Nova Scotia, work at a Nova Scotia institution, and maintain an academic appointment. For any questions regarding eligibility please contact the Program Manager. Please note: Current Establishment Grant holders are eligible to apply, provided their grant end date is prior to December 31, 2020. Research Nova Scotia determines the following to be academic appointments: Please note: Adjunct and instructor positions are not considered academic appointments. *Applicants with limited term appointments are eligible to apply, however, if funded, applicants will be asked to provide institutional confirmation that term end date is post grant completion date. Research Nova Scotia is mandated to support research that reflects provincial health research priorities. New Health Investigator Grant submissions must address one or more of these priorities. A full description of the provincial priorities can be reviewed in the following document:Academic/Research Appointments
Health Research Funding Priority Areas
Funding Amount and Duration Applicants can submit one application for consideration. Requests can be to a maximum of $50,000 per year for a period of up to two years ($100,000 total). Important Dates Deadline: Deadline: Notice of Intent (NOI) Process To apply for a New Health Investigator Grant, applicants must first submit a Notification of Intent to Apply (NOI). This is a mandatory step and allows RNS to start the review process. A review committee will verify subject matter alignment with provincial health research priorities. Scientific review does not occur at this stage. Those that are deemed eligible will be invited to submit a full application for consideration by a peer review committee. Consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria. Notice of intent submissions will be accepted via an online Grants Management System (GMS). To sign up for a GMS account or to view the form, click here. Please review carefully the requirements for the NOI, outlined in the document below. To complete submission of the NOI, login to the GMS to access application. When complete select ‘submit”. Confirmation of successful submission will be available in your applicant portfolio. All submissions must receive institutional approval before NOI deadline. This process is completed via an institutional representative in the GMS. Please connect with your research office well in advance of the deadline to note any internal deadlines and processes. Applicants who are successful in this process will be invited to submit a full application. Application Process Only applicants who have been invited to submit a full application may complete this process. When invitation to complete full application is received from RNS be sure to carefully review all application requirements, as outlined in the document below: To apply, login to Grants Management System (GMS) to access the application, where information will be either entered directly or uploaded as PDF documents. Be sure to refer to the Application Requirements for detailed instructions. To complete application submission, login to the GMS to access application. When complete select ‘submit”. Confirmation of successful submission will be available in your applicant portfolio. All submissions must receive institutional approval before deadline. This process is completed via an institutional representative in the GMS. Please connect with your research office well in advance of the deadline to note any internal deadlines and processes. Review Process Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen the scientific and health communities, as well as the quality, social relevance and impact of research. Increasing diversity and gender equity in the research enterprise are key priorities for RNS. Resources for application development and research management are available on the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) website. RNS strongly suggests that all applicants review this information and incorporate into applications submitted for consideration. CIHR EDI Resources: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/51709.html Resources and Assistance GMS Technical Support Canadian Common CV CCV Centralized Helpdesk Require assistance?Notice of Intent (NOI)
June 25, 2020 2:00 p.m. (AT)
Notice of Intent Results:
July 15, 2020
Invitation to Full Application:
July 15, 2020Full Application
August 26, 2020 2:00 p.m. (AT)
Results Available:
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Funding Available:
December 2020
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
If applicants have any questions about their eligibility, they are encouraged to contact the Program Manager before submitting an application.Step 2: Sign up for a GMS account
Step 3: Requirements for NOI
2020-21 New Health Investigator Grant – NOI Requirements (PDF)Step 4: Submit NOI
Step 5: Obtain Institutional Approval Before Deadline
Full Application Process
Step 1: Review Application Requirements
2020-21 New Health Investigator Grant – Full Application (PDF)Step 2: Complete Application
Step 3: Submit Application
Step 4: Obtain Institutional Approval
Notice of Intent (NOI)
Full Application
For technical support applying using the GMS please contact the help desk:
helpdesk@researchns.ca
902.424.3054
For technical questions regarding the CCV (including password and account resets, PINs, CCV submission, etc.), contact the CCV Centralized Helpdesk.
support@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
1.888.603.4178
If you require any application support or have questions about this funding opportunity, please contact:
Leslie Power
Manager, Research Programs
Leslie.Power@researchns.ca
902.497.6228