Research Assistantship Initiative

PURPOSE: To support students as they develop their skills through research employment and strengthen strategic partnerships between the private sector and universities.

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MINISTRY

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Department of Postsecondary Education, Training and Labour, Government of New Brunswick

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DESCRIPTION

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The Department of Postsecondary Education, Training and Labour provides annual funding to support the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation’s Research Assistantship Initiative. The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation is an independent corporation which makes targeted investments in research to stimulate innovation and improve productivity.

The Research Assistantship Initiative aims to expand funding and work experience opportunities for postsecondary education students while also strengthening private sector-university partnerships. Assistantships are provided to undergraduate and graduate students working with professors or researchers conducting applied research projects linked with strategic industries in New Brunswick (e.g. Energy and Environment, Biosciences, Aerospace and Defence, Industrial Fabrication, Value- Added Wood, and Value-Added Food).

The funding provided for the Research Assistantship Initiative allows researchers to attract and retain students and secure further funding from Federal Granting Councils. In addition, students gain valuable experience in laboratory and industry settings leading to the development of a highly skilled workforce which advances and sustains research and innovation activities in New Brunswick.

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RESULTS

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Since 2003, over 1,050 students have been supported through the Research Assistantship Initiative while studying at the undergraduate or graduate level in New Brunswick’s universities.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

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NBIF - New Brunswick Innovation Foundation

FINB - La Fondation de l'innovation du Nouveau-Brunswick

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