Student Research Award Recipients (2026)

This year’s Student Research Award (SRA) drew a highly competitive pool of applications from graduate students leading innovative, high-quality research across Nova Scotia. Submissions aligned with BRIC NS research priorities underwent a rigorous peer review process, and following careful evaluation, the two highest-ranked projects were selected to receive this year’s prestigious award.

We are delighted to recognize these exceptional students and celebrate their contributions to advancing primary care research and improving health outcomes for Nova Scotians.

Below lists the two SRA recipients and their projects:

Jessica Mannette

Program: PhD Health, Dalhousie University

Project title: Co-Developing Evidence-Informed Practice Tools to Advance Transgender Health in Nova Scotia: Improving the Health Homes Team-Based Care Model Through Collaboration with Community Members and Health Practitioners

Jasmine Friedrich Yap

Program: MSc Rehabilitation Research, Dalhousie University

Project title: Strengthening Primary Care: Tailoring Fracture Prevention for Older Adults Receiving Home Care

Congratulations to this year’s recipients. BRIC NS is proud to support emerging researchers whose work is helping shape the future of primary care in Nova Scotia.

BRIC NS would also like to thank the reviewers who generously contributed their time and expertise to the evaluation process. Their thoughtful assessments and commitment to research excellence were instrumental in selecting this year’s award recipients.