Deadline: May 15, 2025
Nominations are open for the Research Nova Scotia Public Impact Award 2025. The Public Impact Award recognizes a researcher whose work has benefitted Nova Scotians by tangibly improving the economy, environment, healthcare system, or society.
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.
Eligibility
- 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.
Nomination
Nominations for the Public Impact Award will be managed through Research Nova Scotia’s grant management platform, JURA. Nominations close on May 15, 2025 at 1 p.m. (AST).
For more information, visit Research Nova Scotia Public Impact Award.
