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.

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 and fully signed Funding Application Approval Form (FAAF) by all the UM co-applicants and the researcher's Department Head.

• Agency application form, including finalized team list and ethics requirements.

• A complete description of the research proposed.

• A complete budget in the format prescribed by the sponsor, including a budget justification.

• Copies of any required letters of support, or a draft letter of support if a VPRI support letter is required.

• Documentation of unit, or partner cash, or in-kind, financial commitments.

• Signatures from applicants, if required.

• Copies of applicable ethics approvals, if available.

• Grant applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. 

• The RGS will communicate directly with researchers regarding any required revisions prior to institutional approval. 

• Please allow the RGS a minimum of seven (7) business days from the Internal Deadline to review your application prior to following up with ORS.

Researchers may contact a Research Facilitator for assistance and support with:

• Reviewing grants, agreements and award nominations.

• Providing strategic research planning support.

• Assisting with the fostering of research partnerships.

• Encouraging liaison with expertise in other faculties, industry and community partners, governments, funders and tri-councils.

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.

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.

Please contact one of the following for assistance:

• General Inquiries

• Research Grants

• Research Contracts

• Technical Support