News, Announcements, Links and Resources for Research at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba

Strategic Research Directions 2010

History

Established in 1957, the Faculty of Dentistry is staffed by clinicians and basic biomedical scientists, many of whom are internationally recognized in their fields. The Faculty rates highly among Canadian Dental Schools for the quality of its research and its initiatives in research programming,  and opportunities for training experiences. Funding is consistently obtained for both basic and clinical research projects from local, and national granting agencies as well as from the private and industrial sectors. [ read more ]

Dean's Fund to support Student Travel to attend Scientific Conference

Until further notice, the Dean’s Office will not be funding Graduate/Undergraduate Students.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Regulations and Application form for the Dean's Fund to support Student Travel to Attend Scientific Conference

Please note: funds are approved on a one-time basis; per a students entire dental degree program.

Please read the regulations and submit your application form to the Dean's Office, Faculty of Dentistry, Attn: Dr. Bhullar.

Application for Travel Support - Graduate Students:
[ MS Word document ]

Application for Travel Support - Undergraduate Students:
[ MS Word document ]

Funding Application Approval Form (FAAF) and Pre-Review

For new faculty members/researchers: Internal pre-review of any grant applications, while not a requirement in Dentistry, improves your chances of success and is recommended. Please contact the Associate Dean (Research) to arrange pre-review of your grant application. Also please ensure that the FAAF form is completed for all applications.

Dr. R. Bhullar

Canadian Student Health Research Forum

June 7-9, 2011 Three Days of Events Showcasing Excellence in Graduate Student Research ... don't forget the poster competition for your research project    [ read more ]

Granting Agencies

MMSF: deadline mid August. Particularly interested in new
http://www.mmsf.ca/

NSERC: multi year grants; deadline November 1; nothing “medically” related;
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/index_eng.asp

MHRC: 2 year grants, establishment grants, studentships; maybe equipment; deadline around March of each year
www.mhrc.mb.ca/funding/competition.asp

NIH: and yes we are eligible
http://www.nih.gov/

CIHR: deadlines twice a year generally September and March
www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/193.html

Senate Research Committee for small internal grants: different dates depending on eligibility
umanitoba.ca/research/ors/internalfunding_deadlines_forms.html

Manitoba Institute for Child Health: note that a membership of “associate” membership is required for eligibility
http://www.mich.ca/

National Cancer Institute of Canada
www.ncic.cancer.ca/

Heart and Stroke Foundation: research grants, fellowships
http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/splash/

March of Dimes: in the US and not connected to the one in Canada
www.marchofdimes.com/