Researcher Letter: Fill in your correct information in the grey text boxes. Select the description of the program from which you received funding and omit the other funding opportunity description. Remember to remove this paragraph.

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Dear Insert name of politician:

I am a Insert your title and area of research at Insert institution. I live in the community of Insert community name. I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks to the Government of Nova Scotia for supporting the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation (NSHRF). The NSHRF exists to improve the health of Nova Scotians through health research. One of the ways they do this is by funding health research in Nova Scotia and working to support it through nurturing careers, monitoring progress and championing health researchers provincially, nationally and internationally.

I was successfully funded through the Insert year and name of funding opportunity for my project, Insert name of project. Include the appropriate paragraph for the funding opportunity you were awarded by clicking on our Programs and Services page. Remember to remove this bolded line and unitalicize the paragraph describing your funding opportunity:

The NSHRF understands the importance of funding health research in the province, particularly the projects that relate to the health research priorities of Nova Scotians. They also understand the importance of sharing knowledge gained through health research and addressing the knowledge needs of decision makers within the Nova Scotia health system. A financial investment in health research made to assist researchers to gain knowledge and develop their expertise will return to the province of Nova Scotia many times over - contributing back to the ever-changing needs of the Nova Scotia health system and the people it serves. The NSHRF receives its funding from the Government of Nova Scotia through the Department of Health and Wellness.

Again, thank you for your support of the programs offered by the NSHRF. Receiving funding through the Insert name of funding opportunity will allow me to continue in my field of research and look for opportunities to continue to contribute to a healthier Nova Scotia. I have attached a summary of my research project for your information. I would be happy to meet and answer any questions you may have.

Sincerely, Insert name