Office of the Vice-President (Research and International)

The Vice-President (Research and International) is responsible for providing overall leadership in the development, administration and promotion of University research. Working closely and collaboratively with deans/directors, associate deans (research)/research liaison officers, the directors of affiliated research organizations/institutes and members of government and business/industry, the Vice-President (Research and International) works to build and promote the University's research strengths and achievements, in particular, and Manitoba's research capabilities in general. The Vice-President (Research and International) is the chief liaison on matters related to University research with external research organizations, other public sector institutions with research mandates, government ministries, departments and funding agencies, and research foundations and associations.

Other specific responsibilities of the Vice-President (Research and International) include: research planning, in conjunction with the Vice-President (Academic) and Provost; developing and monitoring research-related policies and procedures; ensuring the effective and efficient provision of research and technology development services (which include: research grant and contract services; human and animal ethics; technology transfer, and research promotion/marketing); administering the University's internal research support programs; overseeing the activities of university research centres/institutes; and, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice-President (Administration), leading the development of Smartpark, the University's research and technology park.

The Vice-President (Research and International) is Dr. Digvir Jayas.