Five research projects in oceans, forestry, health and housing are receiving $1.5 million in provincial funding through ResearchNB.
The funding is provided through the Priority Sector Development Fund, which is financed by the Department of Post‑Secondary Education, Training and Labour.
The province said the fund is intended to strengthen research capacity, support innovation and help New Brunswick respond to challenges in areas where it has established strengths and sees future opportunities.
Post‑Secondary Education and Training Minister Jean‑Claude D’Amours said research in sectors such as health, oceans and forestry is important to the province’s long‑term prosperity.
“Supporting research in priority sectors like health, oceans and forestry is essential to New Brunswick’s long‑term prosperity,” D’Amours said in a government release.
He said the projects show how research contributes to stronger communities, a skilled workforce and a more sustainable future for the province.
ResearchNB CEO Candice Pollack said the funding will support work that strengthens economic drivers and builds research capacity.
“Research is one of the most powerful tools we have to build a stronger, more resilient New Brunswick,” Pollack said.
She added that the project aims to deliver benefits for New Brunswickers, including healthier communities, sustainable natural resources and a more competitive economy.
The following researchers and institutions are receiving funding:
- Philip Harrison, University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, for the New Brunswick Aquatic Ecosystems Study.
- Shelley Doucet, University of New Brunswick in Saint John, for Seizing the Policy Window: Building a Practice‑Based Research and Learning Network for Primary Care Reform in New Brunswick.
- Gaetan Pelletier, Northern Hardwoods Research Institute, for Improved Management of Mixed and Hardwood Forests.
- Suchinta Arif, University of New Brunswick in Saint John, for Charting Causal Pathways for Marine Resilience in New Brunswick.
- Julia Woodhall‑Melnik, University of New Brunswick in Saint John, for Staying Housed, a project working with people with lived experience to improve housing stability for individuals waiting for subsidized housing.
The province said the projects reflect ResearchNB’s broader priority sectors, which include health, agriculture, oceans, energy and forestry.
Those areas are considered key to delivering meaningful economic, social and environmental impacts through research and innovation.
