ORS database
Find upcoming major funding competitions from local, provincial, national and international sources on the University of Manitoba Office of Research Services (ORS) database. The database is updated weekly.
Supporting research
We're here to help make the administrative side of research a little easier. The resources below will connect you with funding, awards, tools, spaces, opportunities, and information — all in effort to enhance your journey to discovery.
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Rady funding opportunities
The Office of the Vice-Dean Research administers several sources of internal funding.
Allen Rouse basic science career development research award
This is awarded by the Manitoba Medical Services Foundation (MMSF) in honor of Mr. Allen Rouse, one of it's founding members.
- Guidelines (PDF)
- Advertisement (PDF)
- Application research module (available for download below)
Deadline: March 20, 2020
MMSF Dr. F. W. Du Val and John Henson Clinical Research Professorship Award
This is awarded by the Manitoba Medical Services Foundation (MMSF) in honour of Dr. Du Val who served on the MMSF Board from 1976 until his death on May 14, 2002.
Deadline for applications is Monday, April 25, 2022.
Shaun Lamoureux and Kerry Bittner clinical research professorship in population health
Awarded by the Manitoba Medical Services Foundation (MMSF), this professorship is named the Shaun Lamoureux and Kerry Bittner clinical research professorship in population health. The intent of the award is to attract and retain clinicians into population health research at the University of Manitoba for the general benefit of health research in Manitoba.
- Guidelines (PDF)
- Advertisement
- Application research module (available for download below)
Gerry McDole professorship award in improved health care delivery to rural, remote and underserved populations of Manitoba
This professorship is presented annually to a deserving new academic faculty member in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences for research in health service delivery and/or health policy development.
- Advertisement (PDF)
- Terms of reference (PDF)
- Application research module (available for download below)
Deadline: August 4, 2020
Winnipeg Foundation innovation fund of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
The Winnipeg Foundation has committed $1-million over five years, to support cutting-edge medical research projects through the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba.
Deadline: September 14, 2022
Internal funding programs
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 Vice-President (Research and International)and Office of Research Services.
Research funding databases
Find funding opportunities from internal, Canadian and international sources.
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SPIN funding database
Search the SPIN (Sponsored Programs Information Network) database for thousands of Canadian and international funding opportunities.
You need a valid UM email address to access SPIN.
CIHR internal review process
To continue our goal of improving our competitiveness, our office offers internal reviews of CIHR Project Grant applications, for researchers within the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
Resources and supports
It's important to ensure your research meets ethical and safety requirements and follows UM policies and guidelines. The resources below will link you to supports that will keep your research on track.
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Biological safety program
This program provides resources and guidance for the compliant, safe and responsible use of biological materials.
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Forms
The Office of Research Services (ORS) maintains a number of forms you may need to submit as you conduct your research.
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Research administration tools
Here you can find out about the The Research Administration System (RAS) project and access My Research Tools (MRT).
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Research ethics
The Office of Research Ethics (OREC) has four key areas that capture guidelines on animal care, human ethics (Bannatyne), human ethics (Fort Garry) and environmental health and safety.
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Research policies and guidelines
The following policies and guidelines govern research activities undertaken at the UM.
Trainee opportunities and supports
Through the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International), undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows have many supports and opportunities while they work and learn under the formal supervision of independent researchers.
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Graduate funding, awards and financial aid
Connect with the Faculty of Graduate Studies to find out how you can access funding so you can focus on your studies.
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Undergraduate research awards
UM provides a multitude of unique learning opportunities for undergraduate students to interact with the best minds and research leaders in their fields.
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Research grant-funded student jobs
Through this database, you can search jobs posted by individual UM faculty members and are funded by research grants.
Core facilities
Core platforms
Our Faculty's core platforms are centralized technology-based facilities that maintain and support sophisticated equipment for use by UM researchers and external customers.
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Central animal care services
Central animal care services is a platform which provides principal investigators with the support required to create the highest quality research environment while providing superior animal care.
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Central animal core imaging and transgenic facilities
We offer researchers a single point of access to facilities for developing new genetic models of disease states and applying advanced imaging techniques.
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Flow cytometry
This facility provides a wide range of flow cytometry-based services. Through a hands-on training program, you will quickly be able to perform flow cytometry techniques on your own using our flow cytometry instruments and specialized analytical software.
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Histology services, imaging facility, electron microscopy
Services include processing tissues and cells for histopathological examination, including paraffin, cryo, and electron microscopy techniques. Our platform also provides investigators with transmission electron microscopy imaging services.
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Live-cell imaging facility
Our platform provides researchers access to advanced microscopy systems for fluorescence imaging from single cells within intact tissue or animals and within fixed samples.
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Mass spectroscopy analysis of proteins and metabolites
This state-of-the-art space provides high-quality training in instrument design, laboratory practice and bioinformatics necessary for this new discipline to flourish in Manitoba.
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Statistical genomics and bioinformatics
This platform is dedicated to serving both basic and clinical researchers in omic studies with bioinformatic and statistical support, computational resources, and education and training.
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Office of the Vice-Dean Research
A203 Chown Building
753 McDermot Avenue (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada
204-789-3375