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Student research funding opportunities

Category: Innovation and Research
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Health procedures, climate change predictions and improving or creating new products all have one thing in common – research, development and testing. No matter what you’re studying at NSCC, there are opportunities to get involved in research.
 
Thanks to two funding programs, NSCC students can get paid to do research, offering fulfilling opportunities and opening doors to innovative careers.

Scotia Scholars – student-led health research

Funded by Research Nova Scotia, the Scotia Scholars Award is a bursary of up to $6,250 given to students who come up with self-led research projects that support a healthy population and strong health care system. Students must have the support of a supervisor, typically faculty, and in most cases can count the project as their work term. Last year, eight NSCC students had their summer research projects funded. Read about their experiences.

  • Who - NSCC students from any program with a minimum average of 70%. International students are eligible.
  • What - Bursaries up to $6,250 given to NSCC students doing health-related research.
  • When - Applications open now. Deadline to apply is Feb 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm AST. Projects run from April to June. All applicants will be notified of decisions in March 2024.
  • Where - NSCC students across the province can participate in this opportunity. Research work can be done at home, on campus or in the community.
  • Why - To recognize exceptional potential, introduce more students to the research world and to fund ideas that can improve Nova Scotians’ health.

Attend an online drop-in information session for more information and to ask questions:

Apply here.

Mitacs Accelerate Umbrella Program - four-month research internships

Forestry and oceans industries are pillars of economic support for our local communities. Through the Mitacs Accelerate Umbrella Program, NSCC received funding to support 100 student research projects to help revitalize these environmental sectors.

This funding helps students and new graduates get paid internships at local companies that need research expertise. Interns are paid up to $10,000 for each four-month internship and can work up to three consecutive internships depending on the project. Applications are accepted anytime and take two weeks to process.

  • Who - A student or new graduate, an NSCC supervisor and a partner organization develop a research project.
  • What - Pre-approved funding for 200 research projects over the next two years in area of environmental sustainability - focus on forestry and oceans sectors.
  • When - Applications are accepted anytime, there is no deadline to apply. Internships are a minimum of four months and projects can be extended up to a year.
  • Where - The intern, works for the company, in person or hybrid, and meets regularly with an NSCC supervisor to make sure the project is moving forward successfully.
  • Why - To support work integrated learning, post graduate employment and to help revitalize Nova Scotia's oceans and forestry sectors.

Questions?

If you have questions, need help with your application or have an idea for a research project that you’d like to discuss, contact , NSCC Industry Liaison Officer.

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