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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Funding
Funding is available for Max Rady College Medicine faculty and researchers.
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Rady funding opportunities
We are committed to funding and supporting research. The Office of the Vice-Dean Research administers several sources of internal funding. Check out what's available.
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Internal funding programs
The university offers a number of research support programs. These programs are administered on behalf of the university by the Vice-President (Research and International) and the Office of Research Services.
The following grant and funding resources can be found on the Rady Faculty intranet site:
- Grant submission process
- Grant signing process
- Grant guidelines and forms
- CIHR Internal Review Process
- Letters of support
- External granting agencies
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.
Resources and supports
There are various tools and resources available to support the journey to discovery.
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Biological safety program
Resources and guidance for the compliant, safe and responsible use of biological materials.
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Forms
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
There are 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.
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Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap)
This program supports electronic data capture for research data management.
Research development
The Max Rady College of Medicine sees value in creating an environment that results in increased competitive grant funding for basic and clinical faculty members.
With opportunity to foster collaborative research among basic and clinical faculty we can identify clusters of common activities for enhanced translational research and synergy among faculty programs. As this initiative grows and continues to take shape, we've identified preliminary areas of focus and objectives listed in the tabs below.
Areas of focus
- Research basic and clinical
- Collaboration
- Mentorship and development of faculty
- Externally funded grant support
Program objectives
- Promoting and enhancing research activities throughout the Max Rady College of Medicine
- Building linkages to enhance synergy and cohesion among basic science and clinical faculty
- Mentorship of new and early career investigators
- Develop networks and collaborative programs locally and internationally
Contact
Lorrie Kirshenbaum
Director, research development
204-235-3661
lorrie@sbrc.ca
Research facilitator
Connect with a Rady Faculty appointed research facilitator for Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and other medical science funding agencies at UM.
Research facilitation services
- Assist researchers to develop competitive research grant applications, proposals, and clinical trial protocols that support research in the medical sciences
- Copyedit support and review of grant applications and proposals to provide feedback on:
- study design, methodology, feasibility, budget and other proposal components
- addressing comments from previous reviewers
- adherence to grant application guidelines
- writing clarity, logic and flow of the document
- Provide support and assistance for nominations and Canada Research Chair (CRC) applications
Contact
The research facilitator (dentistry, medicine, pharmacy) role is currently vacant. If you have questions, please contact radyresearch@umanitoba.ca.
Trainee opportunities
We want to see our trainees thrive. There are many resources, awards and opportunities available to undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Canadian Student Health Research Forum (CSHRF)
This annual event offers a venue for the networking, research exposure and recognition of Canada's most promising research trainees in the health sciences. Each year we invite universities to nominate their top PhD students in health sciences to participate in the forum.
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Among some of the notable highlights of this forum is a judged oral (research poster) presentation, awards of excellence, and opportunities for students to network with other participants in their research area.
UM opportunities and support
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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Banting postdoctoral fellowships
This award opportunity supports the best postdocs in the world. Find out how you can apply for one of the seventy fellowships are awarded across Canada, annually.
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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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Research grant-funded student jobs
Through this database, you can search jobs posted by individual UM faculty members and are funded by research grants.
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UM postdoctoral fellows
Information for individuals who have completed a doctoral degree within the past five years and who are seeking further training in a particular research area, under the supervision of a UM faculty member.
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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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Undergraduate research poster competition
An opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their expertise and passion for research.
Network and facilities
Our neurosciences network and core facilities are dedicated to advancing research networking, outreach and education. Through our core facilities we offer state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and spaces, expertise in clinical trials, data science, knowledge translation and evaluation, and house Manitoba's largest health and population computational and statistical data repository.
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ASSOCIATE DEAN (RESEARCH) Contact us
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Richard Keijzer
Associate dean (Research)
204-789-3375
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Carla Dunton
Office assistant
204-789-3375
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Barbie Haddon
Administrative assistant
204-789-3886
barbie.haddon@umanitoba.ca
Our office
Office of the Associate Dean (Research)
A203 Chown Building
753 McDermot Avenue (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada
204-789-3375