Competition

* Unless explicitly noted, all times indicated for deadlines are for the appropriate NL timezone (NST or NDT)

The Research Innovation Office (RIO) is excited to share the opening of applications for the upcoming Translational R&D cohort. Translational R&D supports graduate students explore their research through an innovation and commercialization lens. Students will evaluate the potential of their research for commercialization, complete courses, and receive coaching. The 100-hour Program will take place over three semesters.

 Graduate students participating in the Program will receive a $4,500 fellowship over 3 semesters. The Translational R&D Program is part of the pilot project Supporting the Local Innovation & Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, generously supported by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Mr. Mark Dobbin. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2 pm. Do you want to hear from your peers about how they have benefited from this program? Read this article from one of our previous participants.

 For more information and to apply, please visit the program sections of the Research Innovation Office website or email rio@mun.ca.

This opportunity is NOT submitted through Memorial's Researcher Portal (RP). E-mail the completed application and all required documentation to the email indicated, by the deadline listed. Notification to an HSS Grants Facilitation Officer of intent to apply is not required for this competition.