The Two-Spirit, Trans, and Allied Gathering: On Prisons and Conditions of Confinement
2026-05-07 00:00 - 2026-05-08 00:00 (America/Winnipeg) | University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9, Canada
This event has been supported through Research Manitoba’s Research Connections program.

43rd Annual Spring Research Symposium
2026-05-07 09:00 - 16:00 | University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus, University Centre, 66 Chancellors Drive 210-214 University Centre, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada
Join the Centre on Aging to hear speakers discuss their latest aging related research on a variety of topics during presentation and poster sessions. Connect with community organizations in the exhibitor hall and learn about Age-Friendly University resources available at the University of Manitoba.
The Symposium is free to attend, but registration is required and will be open until April 26. This year’s Symposium will take place in a hybrid format. Join us in person or stream sessions virtually:
May 7, 2026 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
University of Manitoba
2nd floor Multi-Purpose Room֪, UMSU University Centre, 65 Chancellor Circle

Research Connections Webinar
2026-05-08 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Research Connections Program webinar to gain practical guidance on preparing a competitive application before our May 2022 evaluation date. This session will highlight key tips drawn from past submissions, including what reviewers look for in strong proposals and common pitfalls to avoid. Attendees will learn how to clearly articulate partnerships, demonstrate impact, and align with program priorities. The webinar will also include a live question-and-answer period, providing an opportunity to address specific questions and strengthen your approach before applying.
For more information on Research Connections, please review the application and program guide at: Research Connections – Research Manitoba

Please RSVP using the below link:

Register Now

or email hope.holmes@researchmb.ca to register

Shaping Research Together: A Conversation on Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Manitoba
2026-05-11 00:00 | Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street Carol Shields Auditorium, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3P5, Canada

Indigenous and Disability: A Gathering for Inclusive and Equitable Health Research
2026-05-15 00:00 | Hyatt House Winnipeg-South, 700 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg, MB, R3P 1J9, Canada

Research Connections Spring Deadline
2026-05-22
The Research Connections Grant supports events that bring people together to share knowledge, spark collaboration, and strengthen Manitoba’s research community. Funding is available for conferences, workshops, and other gatherings that promote the exchange of ideas across disciplines and sectors. Whether you are connecting researchers, practitioners, policymakers, or community partners, this grant helps create meaningful opportunities for dialogue, learning, and impact.

Research Connections – Research Manitoba

Innovation Proof-of-Concept Spring 2026 Webinar
2026-05-25 10:00 - 11:00
Are you planning to apply for Research Manitoba’s Innovation Proof-of-Concept (IPoC) Grant and want to put your best foot forward? Join us for a thorough webinar and Q&A hosted by Sneha Das, Program Officer, designed to help you navigate the application process with confidence and clarity.
This information session is for those preparing to apply for the upcoming IPoC competition. We will conduct a presentation covering all eligibility requirements, walk through the application process, and provide tips to help strengthen your proposal. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to have your questions answered directly.
Topics:

Eligibility requirements for the IPoC Grant
Application process and evaluation criteria
Tips for preparing a strong application
Common applicant questions

RSVP by May 22, 2026 to helpdesk@researchmb.ca. Zoom links will be sent out prior to the event.
Event is on May 25, 2026 from 10 to 11 am

Threads of Resilience: Strengthening Canada's Capacity for Secure Global Collaboration
2026-05-26 00:00 - 2026-05-27 00:00 | Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0R3, Canada

Growing Home: Reimagining Indigenous Food Systems in Manitoba
2026-05-29 00:00 - 2026-05-30 00:00 | Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0L5, Canada

Manitoba Digital Agriculture Symposium
2026-06-05 | University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus, Price Faculty of Engineering, 75A Chancellors Circle Price Faculty of Engineering, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 5V6, Canada
This event has been supported through Research Manitoba’s Research Connections program.
This event begins at 8:30am
For more information, please view the official site at https://umanitoba.ca/agricultural-food-sciences/manitoba-digital-agriculture-symposium-2026

Falling Walls Lab Manitoba
2026-06-10 16:30 - 20:00 | University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus, Fort Garry Campus, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada
This event has been supported through a Research Manitoba sponsorship.

Experience rapid-fire pitches of groundbreaking ideas at the Falling Walls Lab Manitoba Finale

2026 Manitoba Sustainable Protein Research Symposium
2026-06-23 00:00 | Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0R3, Canada

Crossing[Out] Borders 27th Annual Media Ecology Association Conference
2026-06-25 00:00 - 2026-06-28 00:00 | University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9, Canada

CSSRP Community Engagement Annual Event: Bridging Research and Community
2026-09-11 00:00 | University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus, University Centre, 66 Chancellors Drive 210-214 University Centre, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada

PROMISE 2nd Research Day
2026-09-23 00:00 | University of Manitoba, Bannatyne Campus, Basic Medical Sciences, 745 Bannatyne Avenue Basic Medical Sciences Building, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0T4, Canada

Knowledge Exchange to Support Pediatric Emergency Care in Northern Manitoba
2026-10-06 00:00 - 2026-10-07 00:00 | The Pas Health Complex, 67 1st Street West Box 240, The Pas, MB, R9A 1K4, Canada
