Inter-University Research Network (IURN)
Fostering Equity Through Research
About Us
The IURN is committed to funding research projects identifying practices which support positive learning environments and opportunities, and have an impact on student achievement and well-being, for African Nova Scotian, Mi’kmaw learners, as well as learners experiencing economic exclusion/poverty in Nova Scotia.
IURN Research Funded 2016-2025
Research Opportunities 2024-2025
The Inter-University Research Network (IURN) is seeking applications for research projects that align with their mandate and focus on specific areas of interest. There is a total of $150,000 available to support IURN grants.
Application for Funding
The following documents outline criteria that will be used by the Steering Committee to evaluate proposals and specifies the components that must be received with each application.
- IURN Research Opportunities 2024-2025
- IURN Guidelines and application for Funding
- IURN Funding Application 2024-2025
Resources
2025 IURN Symposium presentations ... coming soon!
2023 IURN Symposium presentations
Amplifying the Voices of Black Families and Educators in Nova Scotia
Authors: Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Milena Pimentel
An Ethics of Care Approach to Cultivating Relationships
Author: Denise Palmer
Being Intentional: Using Number Talks to Promote Equity
Authors: Marc Husband, Evan Throop Robinson, Matthew Little
Engaging Learners in Culturally Relevant Informational Texts within a Rural Place Context
Authors: Dr. Deborah Toope, Dr. Marie Edwards, Darlene Barr, Nisha Langford, Emily Fultz, Jessica Martin
Exploring Africentric Education
Authors: Karen Hudson, Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Zhanna Barchuk, Diana Seselja, Mary Jane Harkins
Exploring the Influence of a Strength-Based Approach on Mi’kmaq Learners and Learners Experiencing Poverty and Their Teachers
Authors: Dr. Jennifer Mitton, Ann Findlay, Lia Lewis
How are the Students Doing?
Authors: Krista Ritchie, Denise Palmer Sara King, James Sawler, Paul Stemmler
Towards a Spirited Pedagogy: Centering African Nova Scotian Learners as Expert Voices
Authors: Dr. Kesa Munroe-Anderson, Dr. Susan Brigham
Piloting a Literacy Development Program for Refugee Youth to Survive and Thrive in Nova Scotia Schools
Authors: Christine Doe, Amna Mirza
Ubuntu: The Educational Role of Elders of African Heritage in Schools
Authors: Susan Brigham, Randy Headley, Hanseung Kim
Using Language to Deconstruct Barriers to Science Literacy
Dr. Erin Robertson, Dr. Kathy Snow, Jillian Polegato, Darlene Bereta
Education-related Data and/or Information
If you are looking for provincial, regional, or school level data and/or information, please visit:
- Nova Scotia Government - Open Data Portal
- Education and Early Childhood Development - Education Statistics / Statistical Summary
- Education and Early Childhood Development - Document Depot
- Education and Early Childhood Development - Policies
Contact Us
Contact us if you have any questions about the application process, eligibility criteria, or the identified areas of research.
Email: online contact form
Phone: Leigh Daniels, (902) 424-5829