External funding
Students are encouraged to identify outside sources of funding, including those listed below. Students are advised to consult with their academic advisor and/or health policy practicum or thesis supervisor for guidance in identifying sources of funding and assistance in submitting a strong application.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications for CIHR and SSHRC are submitted to the Associate Director Graduate Studies, who forwards complete applications to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS). Applications are forwarded by the FGS to the funding body.
Students may also be eligible for illness or population-specific funding from organizations such as:
- (research in the field of epilepsy)
- (Dr. Helen K. Mussallem VON Education Fund; Dr. Judith Shamian Fund)
See also the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) for additional resources.