The MSSU Trainee Support Program offers funding opportunities for individuals pursuing patient-oriented health research in a Master’s, Doctoral, or Postdoctoral Fellow program at a Maritime university.

The MSSU is committed to building capacity for patient-oriented research in the Maritimes. Since 2014, we have invested more than $3 million dollars to support the next generation of highly qualified health research leaders with expertise in patient-oriented research in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. The program also provides recipients with patient-oriented research training and other resources to help trainees build knowledge and skills development in patient-oriented research.

Applications for the 2023-2024 Trainee Support Program are now closed.

Who can apply?

Students can belong to any faculty and/or department, not only those traditionally related to health sciences. However, the research must be health-related and patient-oriented, taking into consideration patient interests and needs. The applicant must be supervised by an MSSU Associate Scientist. [NEED LINK}

How to apply
Please review our Program Guide for information on eligibility, assessment, the application process and requirements to apply.

Applications are reviewed by a Selection Committee composed of MSSU Scientists and Patient / Public Partners to ensure that they fit with the objective and requirements of the funding program, including the importance of the study to the establishment of applicant’s research career in the Maritimes.