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NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)
Funding for applied research assistantships
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 45,000
Timeline
- Archived
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $45,000 to support applied research assistantships. It funds undergraduate, college, and graduate student stipends for research projects led by eligible principal investigators.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring undergraduate or college student research assistants.
- Hiring graduate student research assistants.
- Applied research projects supported by student research assistance.
Documents Needed
- Completed application submitted through the NBIF portal.
- Project identification for the early career or main stream.
- Supporting information on the research project and student support requested.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible principal investigators
- Early career researchers
- Applied researchers
Who is not eligible
- Applicants with an active RAI award
- Applicants who are not eligible principal investigators
- Early career applicants outside the five-year timing window, unless extended for career interruption
Eligible expenses
- Student stipends for undergraduate or college students, up to $7,500 each.
- Student stipends for graduate students, up to $15,000 each.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted through the NBIF Application portal.
- Applications are reviewed after submission and decision notices are issued.
- Decision notices are sent to the applicant and the institution’s research administration office.
- For funded projects, reporting is required during and/or after the award period depending on duration.
Additional information
- Applications are typically open from October to February.
- Applicants may request a 1-year or 2-year award.
- Applicants can submit only one application per round.
- Decision notices are sent before the end of the fiscal year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI) Program
What is the NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)?
This program provides up to $45,000 to support applied research assistantships. It funds undergraduate, college, and graduate student stipends for research projects led by eligible principal investigators.
How much funding can be received?
NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI) Funds up to $45,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI) program?
To be eligible for the NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI) program, you must:
Eligible principal investigators only
No active RAI award
Early career stream timing applies
What expenses are eligible under NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)?
Hiring undergraduate or college student research assistants.
Hiring graduate student research assistants.
Applied research projects supported by student research assistance.
Who can I contact for more information about the NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI)?
You can contact New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) by email at info@nbif.ca.
Where is the NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI) available?
The NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI) program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NBIF — Research Assistantships Initiative (RAI) is a Researchers And Facilities