Research Development
Guides for Researchers
- CIHR Guidebook for New Principal Investigators
- WHO – A Practical Guide for Health Researcher
- Good Research Documentation Practices
Writing Resources
- Plain-language summaries: A vital ingredient in knowledge translation – Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR)
- Choosing a Title for Articles and Chapters
- Writing a Research Grant Proposal (uwinnipeg.ca)
- Building a Research Protocol
Will your study involve Research requiring REB approval?
Systematic Reviews vs Literature Reviews
- Systematic Reviews vs. Literature Reviews: What’s the difference?
- Are you embarking on a new research project, or in the midst of planning one?
- Consider the amount of rigor required in your research — do you seek to provide a definitive answer, or to summarize what is out there?
- For more information on choosing a review methodology for your research project, check out our blog.
Clinical Trials
Community-based research
Patient Oriented Research
- Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research - CIHR (cihr-irsc.gc.ca)
- Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit | (spor-maritime-srap.ca)
Health Research Data Tools, Resources and Training
- Data Tools - Public Health Infobase | Public Health Agency of Canada
- Health Research Data: Resources – CIHR (cihr-irsc.gc.ca)
- Health Research Training at CIHR – CIHR (cihr-irsc.gc.ca)
- Health Research in Canada and You - CIHR (cihr-irsc.gc.ca)
- Fraser Health’s Research Tool Kit
Research Methods
- The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools - Health Research Innovation Portal (hriportal.ca)
- Research Methods Unit | Nova Scotia Health Authority - Corporate (nshealth.ca)
Knowledge Translation and Implementation
- Knowledge Translation Canada
- The Centre for Implementation
- Knowledge Translation | Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit
Library Services
- About - Home - LibGuides at Nova Scotia Health Authority (nshealth.ca)
- NSH Video Library for Research Support on Vimeo
International, National and Local Health Research Organizations
- Tools and toolkits | World Health Organization (who.int)
- Research Canada – An Alliance for Health Discovery (rc-rc.ca)
- HealthCareCAN | The national voice of healthcare organizations and hospitals
- Research Nova Scotia (researchns.ca)
- Mental Health Research Canada (mhrc.ca)
- Research funding and awards - Canada.ca
- Health care system funding - Canada.ca
- Funding Opportunities - Canada.ca
- International Council for Harmonisation
- Biobank Resource Centre
Professional Development and Certifications
- Association of Clinical Research Professionals
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program
- Network of Networks
- Society of Clinical Research Associates
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources
- Equity, diversity and inclusion resources - CIHR (cihr-irsc.gc.ca)
- Guide to Addressing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Considerations in Partnership Grant Applications (sshrc-crsh.gc.ca)
- On-Demand EDI Resources | Office of Research & Innovation Services (uwindsor.ca)
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) – Research Resources - Office of Research Services (ORS) - Dalhousie University
Health Research Data Tools, Resources and Training
Library Services
- Mastering Scientific and Medical Writing: A Self-Help Guide (2nd ed., c2014)
- Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals (4th ed., c2013)
Knowledge Translation and Implementation