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Up to four grants valued at $15,000 will be awarded to master’s students pursuing an academic research program directly related to the development of Nova Scotia’s oil and gas industry, renewable energy resources, sustainable technologies, or energy efficiency. 

Grants are awarded to students beginning master’s-level studies in earth sciences, environmental sciences, business, or engineering at a Nova Scotia university.

Students must:

• have formal acceptance to graduate studies
• be in good academic standing in undergraduate program
• have approval by an academic supervisor to undertake a research project
• be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and a permanent resident of Nova Scotia

Applicants will be required to submit an outline of how their research meets the criteria and clearly define the outcome’s potential economic impact. They willl also need to demonstrate a variety of interests through community involvement, such as volunteer work, sports, arts and/or other activities.

Detailed requirements and application instructions are included in the Innovation Grant Application Package.

Deadline:  January 18, 2019