Research Technicians Initiative

Doing research means long days and multiple demands. Since most projects involve more work than any one person can do, the Research Associates & Technicians Initiative [RATI] provides the resources necessary to hire the talent you need. Whether it’s used to bring new researchers to the province, or to keep outstanding talent here, the RATI allows you to focus on the critical aspects of your research.

The RATI is a joint initiative between the Foundation and the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour. Applicants with research that fits one of the Foundation’s strategic industries and eligibility criteria, can request up to $75,000 per position created. Funding is spread over a three-year period. Of the total award, funding can be used to cover up to 65% of the technician’s salary and benefits in the first year. Remaining funds can be used to cover up to 50% and 35% of the incumbent’s salary and benefits in the second and final years, respectively. Other matching funds can include direct contributions by the college or university to the incumbent’s salary and benefits, incumbent-related expenses covered by other funding sources, grants obtained by the incumbent, and in-kind contributions.

Please note that the RATI fund is now fully committed and the Foundation is no longer accepting applications at this time. Please check back regularly as we work to renew the funding for this initiative.