Office of Research Services
The Office of Research Services (ORS) provides support to researchers and staff regarding grant information, negotiating and setting up agreements, and research resources including funding databases, pre- and post-award processes, including review of grant applications, as well as research information systems such as MRT and RAS. Also available are links to research forms and information regarding upcoming workshops and past presentations.
Further information is available on the ORS intranet pages for University of Manitoba academics and staff.

Office of Research Services
Upcoming Major Funding Opportunities and Deadlines (UMFOD)
The ORS maintains a searchable database of upcoming major funding competitions from local, provincial, national, and international sources that is updated weekly.
Funding Application Approval Form (FAAF)
The FAAF is a University of Manitoba form that is required to track necessary compliances and approvals. It is to be completed by the Principal Investigator (or their delegate) and submitted along with most grant and agreement application packages.
My Research Tools (MRT)
MRT integrates various UM systems including InfoEd (ORS data entry system), Aurora (Budgets & Grants) and VIP (Human Resources).
Through MRT, you can:
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Search your research projects information online.
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Set up and maintain your profile and research keywords for collaboration.
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Include your research expertise and make it searchable through Research Experts Search.
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Search for external funding opportunities.
General Application Information
Process:
As of April 1, 2025, all research grants will have an Internal Deadline to the office of the researcher’s Associate Dean (Research) (ADR) of fourteen (14) business days in advance of the sponsor deadline.
Only complete and fully signed applications are to be forwarded to the ADR; not working drafts or incomplete applications.
Once reviewed and signed, all faculty ADRs will forward the application package to the Office of Research Services (ORS) for review by the appropriate Research Grants Specialist (RGS).
A complete application for the ADR and ORS must include:
Review:
Assistance:
Researchers may contact a Research Facilitator for assistance and support with:
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The NIH is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is the largest biomedical research agency in the world. The NIH is made up of 27 different components called Institutes and Centers. Each component has its own specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems. All but three of these components receive their funding directly from Congress and administrate their own budgets.
Cannabis Compliance
The University of Manitoba's Cannabis Research Compliance Program aims to ensure the safe acquisition, production, use, storage, transportation, abandonment, transfer, and/or disposal of cannabis and cannabis material at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses. This program outlines the administrative and operational oversight for individuals working with cannabis and cannabis materials.
More information can be found on the Cannabis Research Compliance intranet page, through the informational course available on UM Learn, or by contacting the Cannabis Research Officer.
Research Security
Research Security or Safeguarding Research, is an actively evolving topic across Canadian universities. The University of Manitoba is actively working to ensure we continue to safeguard researchers and their work.
For further information see the Office of Research Security webpage or contact the Research Security Officer.
Contact Us
Please contact one of the following for assistance:
Office of Research Services - Fort Garry Campus
404 Administration Building
66 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada
Office of Research Services - Bannatyne Campus
A208 Chown Building
753 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB, R3T 5V6, Canada