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Research
In addition to funding projects in partnership with the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation (which are subject to the NSHRF peer review process), the Foundation offers one level of research funding:
- Research Grant I
Funding up to $60,000, for projects that occur over a three year period.
Who is Eligible?
If you are an investigator proposing to undertake problem gambling research at a university,college or school, a board of these educational institutions, a health care institution, a District Health Authority, one of a select number of government departments, agencies and Crown corporations at the federal, provincial or municipal level, or a Revenue Canada registered charity and/or other non-profit and/or self-help group or organization in Nova Scotia (providing they are in good standing and have been registered according to the Societies' Act for not less than one year), you are eligible to apply for a Research Grant I.
While the Foundation focuses on funding projects that support prevention, education, treatment, remedial intervention and research, certain types of projects are not eligible. These include projects where the benefit is outside of Nova Scotia (except where a joint research collaboration is in place), the request for funds is intended for use beyond the duration of the project, including an endowment, the request is to underwrite the cost of fund raising or to eliminate an organization's debt or deficit.
What do you need to do?
Research grant applicants must complete the Research Grant Application Form available online or from the Foundation office.
The office can provide you with information on the application requirements, process, selection criteria and use of the funds.
The Approval Process
The Foundation reviews applications in two parts. Initially your application is reviewed for completeness. If information is missing, office staff will contact you directly and you must submit the information in writing. Making sure you have submitted a complete application in the beginning will eliminate delays in approval.
Your application for a grant is then peer reviewed through an independent committee process established by the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation. Input is also sought from external referees with expertise in problem gambling and expertise in the project area that you are proposing. This information is provided to the Board to assist them in their funding decisions.
Applications are judged according to the academic excellence of the researcher(s), the merit of the proposal, the need for funds and the relevance to the objectives of the Foundation. You will be notified by staff of the Board's decision.
Please contact the office via email or by telephone for detailed information on the application requirements and about your project's eligibility.
NSGF Research Studentships:
In January 2009 the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation launched a new research program: Research Studentships. 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.
Check out the Research Studentships page of our website by going to the drop down menu at the left of your screen.
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