Overview:
This fund supports research projects that contribute to broader programs that will have a positive impact on the New Brunswick healthcare system.
By the end of the project, clinician researchers should be able to demonstrate knowledge mobilization activities and success in securing funding to advance their research further.
Leverage:
No leverage is required for this program as it has been designated a 'Seed Fund' for 2026-2027 and going forward. ResearchNB Seed Funds are focused on building capacity for future federal, private, or public research investments in New Brunswick. Researchers will be required to demonstrate clear plans for potential future grant capture in their funding application via a funding map.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be a current clinician in good standing with either one of New Brunswick’s health authorities.
- Provide a letter of support from:
- The host academic institution: include confirmation of an academic affiliation at an adjunct level or above, that will allow the applicant to co-supervise students and apply to national health research funding agencies/charities/etc.
- The host clinical department: include confirmation of the secondment of their clinical position to conduct research.
- The host regional health authority.
- The host (if applicable) Medical Training Program.
- Two respondents who are familiar with the applicant’s work. One of the respondents must have been involved in the applicant’s most recent research training or activities.
- Show that at least 10% of their clinical time must be dedicated to health research.
- This award is not a salary top-up, and no other salary award (from any granting institution) can be received for the duration of this award.
Researchers who have previously held a Clinical Scholarship are welcome to apply for this funding program. However, please note that awardees cannot receive new funding until their Clinical Scholarship term ends.
Eligible Expenses:
These funds are exclusively used to pay clinician salaries.
Award and Reporting:
Award Value: Maximum request of $225k.
Award Duration: Up to 3 years
Anticipated Notice of Decision Date: December 18th, 2026
Status Reporting: An interim status report at the end of year one and a final status report due three months after the award end date. These reports are to be completed via the application portal. Awardees are required to submit 1- and 3-year Impact Reports following the Final Status Report.
Evaluation Criteria
Application Form
Fund Manager: vy@researchnb.ca
Clinical Fellowships
Overview:
This fund supports research projects that contribute to broader programs that will have a positive impact on the New Brunswick healthcare system.
By the end of the project, clinician researchers should be able to demonstrate knowledge mobilization activities and success in securing funding to advance their research further.
Leverage:
No leverage is required for this program as it has been designated a 'Seed Fund' for 2026-2027 and going forward. ResearchNB Seed Funds are focused on building capacity for future federal, private, or public research investments in New Brunswick. Researchers will be required to demonstrate clear plans for potential future grant capture in their funding application via a funding map.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be a current clinician in good standing with either one of New Brunswick’s health authorities.
- Provide a letter of support from:
- The host academic institution: include confirmation of an academic affiliation at an adjunct level or above, that will allow the applicant to co-supervise students and apply to national health research funding agencies/charities/etc.
- The host clinical department: include confirmation of the secondment of their clinical position to conduct research.
- The host regional health authority.
- The host (if applicable) Medical Training Program.
- Two respondents who are familiar with the applicant’s work. One of the respondents must have been involved in the applicant’s most recent research training or activities.
- Show that at least 10% of their clinical time must be dedicated to health research.
- This award is not a salary top-up, and no other salary award (from any granting institution) can be received for the duration of this award.
Researchers who have previously held a Clinical Scholarship are welcome to apply for this funding program. However, please note that awardees cannot receive new funding until their Clinical Scholarship term ends.
Eligible Expenses:
These funds are exclusively used to pay clinician salaries.
Award and Reporting:
Award Value: Maximum request of $225k.
Award Duration: Up to 3 years
Anticipated Notice of Decision Date: December 18th, 2026
Status Reporting: An interim status report at the end of year one and a final status report due three months after the award end date. These reports are to be completed via the application portal. Awardees are required to submit 1- and 3-year Impact Reports following the Final Status Report.
Evaluation Criteria
Application Form
Fund Manager: vy@researchnb.ca