The purpose of the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation Research Studentship Program is to support building capacity among Nova Scotia researchers by creating opportunities for Masters and PhD students to conduct quality research projects related to problem gambling, as well as lay the foundation for more advanced research in the area of problem gambling. By conducting research in the area of problem gambling, Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation Studentship recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Nova Scotia researchers and the impact their work and research will bring to their communities.
The Foundation offers two types of Studentships:
For Masters Students: up to $5,000.00 for a maximum of one year
For PhD Students: up to $5,000.00 for one year, renewable for a second year
(conditional upon research accomplishments)
These Research Studentship funds are to be applied directly to costs associated with the proposed research project for which the grants were awarded. These may include the cost of completing the research or the cost of living/attending university while completing the research.
Are You Eligible?
- At the time of application, candidates must be registered as a full-time student in a Masters or PhD level program at a Nova Scotia University. Nova Scotians doing research at a university outside of Nova Scotia may be eligible for research grant funds if they can demonstrate that their research directly benefits Nova Scotians.
- Applicant must be under the supervision of at least one researcher (i.e., supervisor) who has a full-time academic appointment at a university.
- Applicant's research may be from any discipline provided the research proposed is substantially related and relevant to problem gambling in Nova Scotia. Problem gambling is characterized as gambling that is creating harm to the gambler's life and to the lives of those around them. According to the 2007 Adult Gambling Prevalence Study (NSHPP), it was estimated that there are approximately 19,000 people affected by problem gambling in Nova Scotia, with 47,000 at some level of risk of developing a problem.
- Applicant must have obtained a GPA 3.70 or above in each of the last two completed years of study, or present a letter from their academic supervisor detailing why the applicant's abilities merit support despite a grade average below this standard.
- Applicant must to be able to demonstrate that their research has been through an ethical review or is in the process of being considered.
- Applicant must disclose all sources of funding.
- Applicant's proposal must contain a description of expected outcomes.
- Research supervisor has provided a sealed letter of support.
For more information on the NSGF Research Studentship Guidelines and Application please go to the Research Studentship Apply page on our website.
