To encourage the development of research, the university offers a number of research support programs. A creative works support program is also offered to enhance the overall quality of artistic production at the University. These programs are administered on behalf of the university by the Office of Research Services, 540 Machray Hall, Fort Garry Campus.
INTERNAL GRANTS
University Research Grants Program (URGP)
Deadlines: October 15 (new staff) | March 1 (established staff)
This program stimulates and supports the growth of research at the university. New faculty are particularly encouraged to apply.
Guidelines | Application | Assessment Form
Michelle Moayeri
Research Grants Officer (International and Internal)
(204) 789-3428
UM/SSHRC Research Grants Program (UM/SSHRC RGP)
Deadlines: October 15 | March 1
Provides support for small-scale research projects in the social sciences and humanities. Open to researchers in SSHRC-supported disciplines.
Guidelines | Application | Assessment Form
Michelle Moayeri
Research Grants Officer (International and Internal)
(204) 789-3428
UM/SSHRC International Conference Travel Grants Program (UM/SSHRC TGP)
Deadlines: October 15 | March 1
Provides support for researchers to participate in international conferences of major scholarly significance. Open to researchers in SSHRC-supported disciplines.
Guidelines | Application | Assessment Form
Michelle Moayeri
Research Grants Officer (International and Internal)
(204) 789-3428
University Creative Works Grants Program
Deadline: May 1
Provides support for high quality creative works. Open to faculty in artistic disciplines.
Contact Andrea Craig, Research Grants Officer (NSERC & Internal)
(204) 480-1819
The Dr. Paul H.T. Thorlakson Foundation Fund
***Deadline Extended to May 17, 2013***
Provides support for basic or applied research in the health sciences.
Guidelines | Application Part A | Application Part B
Application Part C/D | Application Part E
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*Please submit a signed copy of Part A along with Part B and E as pdf files. Parts C and D can be submitted either as PDF or Word files.
**Applications must be submitted electronically by email Paper copies of applications will no longer be accepted. **
Contact Lindsey Troschuk
Office of the Vice-President (Research)
(204) 789-3493
Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Award
Deadline: May 1
Brings distinguished scholars who are making outstanding contributions within their field(s) of research to the university for visits of up to one month.
Call for Nominations | Guidelines
Contact Lindsey Troschuk
Office of the Vice-President (Research)
(204) 789-3493
Leave Research Grant
Deadline: Two months prior to leave date
Designates part of an applicant's salary as a grant-in-aid of research to be conducted while on research/study leave.
Canada Revenue Agency Information Bulletin IT75R4
Contact Andrea Craig
Research Grants Officer (NSERC & Internal)
(204) 480-1819
Self-funded Research Grant Program
Deadlines: Sept. 30 | January 31 | May 31
Designates part of an applicant's salary as a grant-in-aid of research to be conducted while NOT on leave from the university.
Canada Revenue Agency Information Bulletin IT75R4
Contact Andrea Craig
Research Grants Officer (NSERC & Internal)
(204) 480-1819
NEW - Tri-Agency Bridge Funding Program
The Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) will provide short-term funds to faculty members who have been unsuccessful in renewing their Tri-Agency grant support from SSHRC and NSERC, in order to maintain their research programs and research productivity and to increase their likelihood of success in a subsequent competition.
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