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NSCC SPRINT Fund: Support for student and faculty research

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NSCC SPRINT Fund — Supporting Practical Research and Innovation through NSCC Talent — provides 2 applied research opportunities:

  • SPRINT Microgrants for projects with industry or community partners.
  • SPRINT Scholars Awards for in-depth initiatives that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nova Scotia. 
Both streams may count as student capstone projects or work terms with Academic Chair approval.

Thanks to funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Mobilize grant, SPRINT helps students and faculty turn ideas into meaningful outcomes by addressing real-world challenges through applied research.

Director of Applied Research Alain Joseph explains the vision behind this program: "The SPRINT Fund is about more than just funding innovative projects, it’s about fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity across the College. We want to ensure that everyone interested in research has the opportunity to get involved.

The new SPRINT Scholars Award aligns with our commitment to the United Nations SDGs. By signing the SDG Accord, NSCC has pledged to embed these global goals into research, learning and community initiatives—turning ideas into action that benefits Nova Scotia and beyond."

SPRINT Microgrants

How the funding can be used:
  • For students: Funding can be used as a stipend or to cover project supplies. Research activities may count as a capstone project or fulfill the 5-week work placement requirement, with approval from the Academic Chair.
  • For faculty: Funding can support industry and community partnerships by helping build prototypes, access research tools or cover essential project expenses.
What you need to know:
  • Funding breakdown:
    • 20 student awards of $500 each
    • 6 faculty awards of up to $5,000 ($2,500 for solo projects; $5,000 for collaborations with NSCC Applied Research)
  • Eligibility: Open to NSCC faculty and students enrolled in a core program
  • Collaboration required: Projects must involve an industry or community partner, faculty supervisor and student(s)

SPRINT Scholars Award

How the funding can be used:
  • Supports students leading larger, complex projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Projects may count as course-based work or work-integrated learning, with Academic Chair approval.
What you need to know:
  • Funding breakdown: 3 awards of $6,000 each
  • Eligibility: Open to high-achieving NSCC students enrolled in a core program
  • Theme: Each year focuses on a specific SDG; this year’s theme is SDG 3 Health and Well-Being
  • Collaboration encouraged: Projects should engage industry or community partners and may involve faculty support

Ready to apply?

Please carefully review the guidelines before applying.

SPRINT Microgrants:

SPRINT Scholars Award:

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