Applications

Formal requests for funding must be submitted by an research organization, or through the official research services department of a New Brunswick community college or university.

Applications are to be submitted in the form of a detailed proposal as outlined by the RIF Application Checklist. In general, it will describe the project’s objectives, methodology, schedule, budget, milestones and deliverables. Specifically, it will demonstrate the project’s potential for innovation, its fit with the Foundation’s strategic industries, and how any resulting intellectual property can be used to the benefit of New Brunswick.

Once the application is received, the review process begins immediately. Decisions are typically made within six to eight weeks from the time of submission, and there is no deadline for this fund.

Upon completion of the project, successful applicants must submit a detailed financial report on the utilization of all funds, including those leveraged or matched by other funding sources.

The Foundation encourages researchers to take the appropriate steps to properly protect any intellectual property developed as a result of their research before making any public disclosures of it.