Research Nova Scotia Public Impact Award 2025

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About Research Nova Scotia Public Impact Award

The recipient is someone who has dedicated their research to respond to the needs of society. They are solving a problem, managing a risk, or creating an opportunity for Nova Scotians. Nominees can come from academia, a public research institution, government, or the private sector and do not have to have held Research Nova Scotia funding. The 2025 Public Impact Award will be presented at the 23rd Annual Discovery Awards.

• Sponsor Organisation: Research Nova Scotia

Benefits of Research Nova Scotia Public Impact Award

• The winner will receive an award of recognition.

Research Nova Scotia Public Impact Award Requirements

• Nominee is a Nova Scotian researcher in academia, a public research institution, government, or the private sector
• Must be able to clearly demonstrate how their research has directly and intentionally benefitted Nova Scotians. From the original objective of the work, to the partnerships formed to conduct the research, to the impact it has had in the province.
• The Nominee should clearly articulate the implementation mechanisms (i.e., policy implementation and/or industry, health system, or not-for-profit uptake)

NOTE: Previous or current Research Nova Scotia funding is not required.

Application Date and Process

Nomination Nominations for the Public Impact Award will be managed through Research Nova Scotia's grant management platform, JURA. Click on the link to the application website to nominate an individual. Nominations close on May 15, 2025 at 1 p.m. (AST).

Application Deadline

15 May, 2025

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