Overview: 

The Research Professional Fund is a part of ResearchNB’s Talent Support pillar, and its goal is to support the hiring of post graduate researchers as highly skilled personnel to work in research labs in both a research and student management capacity. The research professional will need to spend at least 50% of their time involved in research.

Leverage:

1:1 match, where the match must only be in cash as these funds can only be used to pay salary.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be researchers at one of the eligible research institutions listed in our Award Administration Guidelines.

Eligible Expenses:

Funds are to be used exclusively for research professional compensation. 

Award and Reporting:

Award Value: Maximum request of $70k.
Award Duration: Up to two years.
Anticipated notice of decision date: November 14, 2025.
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. For an explanation of our policy on extensions, see the Award Administration Guidelines.
This award is non-renewable.

Evaluation Criteria
Application Form
Fund Manager: alyssa@researchnb.ca