Research Grants Office

John Blackwell MA, MLIS
Director
416 Nicholson Tower
(902) 867-3733

Responsible for pre-award administration of research grant proposals, and ensuring compliance with the guidelines of various granting agencies. Publicizes internal and external funding opportunities, liaises with funding agencies, assists faculty with the development of research proposals, budgets and teams, reviews grant applications, and recommends research grant applications for institutional signatures. Regularly reviews policies and best practices related to research administration, and provides advice and guidance to the Associate Vice-President Research (AVPR) on the effective design, development and implementation of research policies and programs for the University. Manages the centralized documentation of all research activity at StFX.


Pauline Forbes Moreau
Administrative Assistant
415 Nicholson Tower
(902) 867-5019

Assistant to the Director of Research Grants: Provides administrative support to the Director of Research Grants in all matters related to the running of the Research Grants Office.  Also serves as first point of contact for anyone communicating with the Research Services Group.