Research Support Fund Incremental Project Grants (RSF-IPG)
The Incremental Project Grants (IPG) funding opportunity is a stream of the Research Support Fund (RSF) to provide further support for the indirect costs of research, in addition to the RSF grant.
IPG is aligned with the RSF’s objective to help Canadian postsecondary institutions ensure their federally funded research projects are conducted in world-class facilities with the best equipment and administrative support available. By directing funds to specific investments and to annual or multi-year projects initiated by institutions, the IPG will help with tracking and reporting, to better demonstrate the impact of these investments.
IPG supports projects in four priority areas:
- Innovation and Commercialization activities (Intellectual Property & Knowledge Mobilization)
- Facilities renewal, including deferred maintenance (Research Facilities)
- Information resources, including digital resources, open access and databases (Research Resources)
- Equity, diversity and faculty renewal (in the context of equity, diversity and inclusion) (Management & Administration)
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$2.7 M
IPG received in 2026-2027
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$14.2 M
Total IPG funds received since 2018
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$2.3 M
IPG funds received in 2025-2026
IPG Criteria & Reporting
2026-2027 IPG Distribution
UM received $2,729,054 in federal IPG support.
The following chart provides an overview of how UM proposes to allocate its funds under the priority areas.
| Innovation & Commercialization | Facilities Renewal | Information Resources | Equity, Diversity & Faculty Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| $851,620 | $275,000 | $1,087,312 | $515,122 |
2026-2027 Performance Indicators and Target Outcomes
| Project Title | IPG Priority Area | IPG Proposed Allocation | Performance Objectives | Performance Indicators | Target Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Contracts: Research Contracts Transparency Initiative | Information Resources | $250, 000 | • Improve transparency of contract lifecycle •Enhance workflow efficiency | • Dashboard adoption rates; reduction in status inquiries (~40%); contract turnaround times; PI satisfaction | • Improved transparency and PI experience; reduced administrative burden; faster contract processing |
| Research Financial Admin Optimization Project (FAST) | Info Resources & Admin | $415,000 | • Improve efficiency, transparency, compliance, and system integration in financial administration | • Reduction in processing times; system adoption; reduction in errors; reporting accuracy | • Centralized financial system; reduced burden; enhanced compliance and decision-making |
| Agric – FHNS BSL2 Lab Renovations | Facilities | $250,000 | • Achieve biosafety compliance; increase lab capacity; enhance training and research activity | • Certification compliance; utilization rates (+30%); research outputs; trainee participation | • Modernized compliant lab; increased research capacity; enhanced training and public health outcomes |
| Research Lifecycle Optimization & Service Integration Initiative | Management & Admin | $200,000 | • Improve lifecycle efficiency, transparency, compliance; reduce administrative burden | • Processing time reductions; system usage; documentation adoption; researcher satisfaction | • Integrated lifecycle model; standardized processes; improved researcher experience and compliance |
| RESOLVE Space Renewal Project | Facilities | $25,000 | • Improve safety, usability, and compliance of research space | • Completion within scope; reduced maintenance issues; user feedback | • Safer, compliant research environment; improved usability; reduced maintenance costs |
| Secure Research Data Infrastructure (HPC Storage) | Information Resources | $209,312 | • Strengthen secure data storage capacity; improve compliance and performance | • Storage increase (≥50%); system performance; user adoption; compliance metrics | • Modernized HPC storage; improved data security; enhanced research capacity |
| IdeaStart Early Innovation Lab Space & Technician | Innovation & Commercialization | $510,000 | • Expand access to research-enabled innovation space; support commercialization | • Lab usage; projects supported; commercialization outputs; funding growth | • Increased innovation outputs; reduced barriers; stronger commercialization pipeline |
| IdeaStart Innovation & Knowledge Mobilization Platform | Innovation & Commercialization | $341,620 | • Expand innovation hubs; improve access and participation across faculties | • Number of hubs; participation rates; innovation projects; cross-campus engagement | • Expanded innovation ecosystem; increased commercialization and interdisciplinary collaboration |
| MPO Pre/Post-Award Research Administration Network | Management & Admin | $315,122 | • Improve access to major funding; strengthen lifecycle support; enhance coordination | • Funding success rates; number of supported projects; stakeholder satisfaction | • Increased success in large grants; stronger institutional capacity; improved coordination |
| Research Administration Software (RAS) Stabilization & Reconfiguration | Information Resources | $213,000 | • Improve system stability; align workflows; enhance usability and compliance | • System performance; user satisfaction; reduction in manual processes; roadmap completion | • Stabilized system; future-state roadmap; improved usability and compliance |
Public Acknowledgement, Objectives & Outcomes
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