Purpose:
The RPI is a joint initiative between ResearchNB and the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labor (PETL). It provides applied researchers the opportunity to apply for funding to hire research professionals to work in their labs or to support their research programs.
Eligibility:
The research professional being hired will usually have completed at least a Master’s degree, however this program can also fund those holding PhDs, post-doctoral research professionals (postdocs) and lab or program managers. Full time faculty or positions operating as such are not eligible. Those operating as managers must spend at least 50% of their time actively involved in research activities with the remaining 50% available for lab or research program managing. Those applying for this type of position will need to indicate as such on their application form in the space provided.
Eligible Expenses:
Matching funds (1:1 ratio) must include direct cash contributions to the professional’s salary and benefits by the research institute, college or university (no in-kind contributions). Any additional expenses related to the professional and their work are to be covered by other funding sources.
Application Procedure:
Submit applications via the ResearchNB application portal. Once the application is submitted, ResearchNB will work to evaluate and process applications in accordance with program/internal guidelines and evaluation criteria. Notices of decision (NOD) will be sent to the institution’s research administration office and the applicant following review. Annual budgeting for this program is subject to change.
Award Duration and Reporting:
Funding is provided to a maximum of $90,000 per position. The funds must be used for salary and employee benefits. The amount requested in the RPI application must be at least evenly matched, e.g. if $90,000 is requested then $90,000 in matching funds must be provided. The duration of the funding can be from 1 to 3 years. The duration of the position must be indicated on the application form in the space provided.
Sample application form available here.
Fund Manager: Alec Manley (alec@researchnb.ca)
Research Professionals Initiative
Purpose:
The RPI is a joint initiative between ResearchNB and the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labor (PETL). It provides applied researchers the opportunity to apply for funding to hire research professionals to work in their labs or to support their research programs.
Eligibility:
The research professional being hired will usually have completed at least a Master’s degree, however this program can also fund those holding PhDs, post-doctoral research professionals (postdocs) and lab or program managers. Full time faculty or positions operating as such are not eligible. Those operating as managers must spend at least 50% of their time actively involved in research activities with the remaining 50% available for lab or research program managing. Those applying for this type of position will need to indicate as such on their application form in the space provided.
Eligible Expenses:
Matching funds (1:1 ratio) must include direct cash contributions to the professional’s salary and benefits by the research institute, college or university (no in-kind contributions). Any additional expenses related to the professional and their work are to be covered by other funding sources.
Application Procedure:
Submit applications via the ResearchNB application portal. Once the application is submitted, ResearchNB will work to evaluate and process applications in accordance with program/internal guidelines and evaluation criteria. Notices of decision (NOD) will be sent to the institution’s research administration office and the applicant following review. Annual budgeting for this program is subject to change.
Award Duration and Reporting:
Funding is provided to a maximum of $90,000 per position. The funds must be used for salary and employee benefits. The amount requested in the RPI application must be at least evenly matched, e.g. if $90,000 is requested then $90,000 in matching funds must be provided. The duration of the funding can be from 1 to 3 years. The duration of the position must be indicated on the application form in the space provided.
Sample application form available here.
Fund Manager: Alec Manley (alec@researchnb.ca)