Research Manitoba

2025 Manitoba Sustainable Protein Research Symposium
2025-07-07 00:00 (America/Winnipeg) | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J3, Canada
This event has been supported through Research Manitoba’s Research Connections program.

Strengthening global health research capacity among the Canadian HIV/STBBI research community
2025-06-18 00:00 - 2025-06-19 00:00 | Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0R3, Canada

The Hockey Conference 2025: In the Echoes of Reckonings
2025-06-17 00:00 - 2025-06-19 00:00 | Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0R3, Canada

Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (MSHRF) 2025
2025-06-16 00:00 - 2025-06-18 00:00 | University of Manitoba, Bannatyne Campus, 727 McDermot Avenue Brodie Centre, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 3P5, Canada

Mennonite/s Writing X: An International Conference (Words at Work and Play)
2025-06-13 00:00 - 2025-06-15 00:00 | Canadian Mennonite University, 500 Shaftesbury Boulevard, Winnipeg, MB, R3P 2N2, Canada

June 2025 Board Meeting
2025-06-10 | MB

Pan-Canadian Research Connect Webinar: Compliance Without Borders.
2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | MB
Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2025Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ESTLocation: Virtual
This session will feature Eric Pittman, a regulatory expert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who will share insights on FDA expectations and oversight in international research.
Joining the session are representatives from Health Canada’s Clinical Trial Compliance Program—Alicja Kasina, Senior Regulatory Advisor, and Reza Salehzadeh-Asl, National Supervisor—who will moderate and support the Q&A.
Learning Objectives:

Understand FDA oversight in international research
Navigate cross-border compliance challenges
Prepare for inspection readiness

This national session is expected to draw strong interest. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.
👉 Register here: https://hhsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FCUz8JiYSTKBfBryMhK1Eg#/registration

IAGLR & SCAS Joint Conference
2025-05-25 00:00 - 2025-05-29 00:00 | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J3, Canada

Boundaries of AI in Clinical Research
2025-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | MB
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Neuroscience Research Day 2025
2025-05-02 00:00 | Assiniboine Park, The Pavilion, 55 Pavilion Crescent, Winnipeg, MB, R3P 2N6, Canada

The Civil Society Forum for Human Rights in Canada (CSF)
2025-04-20 00:00 - 2025-04-21 00:00 | Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0L5, Canada

Manitoba Innovation & Commercialization Forum: Strengthening the Life Science Ecosystem
2025-04-04 00:00 | University of Winnipeg, Richardson College, 599 Portage Avenue Richardson College for the Environment and Science Convocation Hall, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2G3, Canada

Pan-Canadian Research Connect Health Canada & Clinical Trial Compliance Webinar
2025-03-05 12:00 - 14:30 | MB
Health Canada & Clinical Trial Compliance: Navigating Inspections, Regulations, and Best Practices.
This 2.5-hour interactive session is an exceptional opportunity to engage directly with Health Canada experts and deepen our understanding of compliance requirements, inspection processes, and national and international harmonization efforts. The webinar will explore key topics that are critical to the success of clinical trials in Canada, including:

Clinical Trial Compliance Program Overview
Inspection Strategy for Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects
International and National Collaboration and Harmonization Efforts
Guide 0100 Guidance Document
Inspection Process
Guide 43: Risk Classification of Observations
What Happens After the Inspection?
Interactive Q&A Session with Health Canada Experts

Webinar Details:
Date: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST
Registration Link: Register Here (Space is limited—register early to secure your spot!)
Why You Should Attend:
This is a rare chance to connect directly with Health Canada and gain practical insights into navigating the complexities of clinical trial compliance. Let’s empower ourselves and our research community with knowledge, strengthen our compliance practices, and continue shaping the future of clinical research in Canada.
We look forward to having you there!

New Investigator Operating Grant 2025 Deadline
2025-03-03 15:00 - 16:00 | MB

February 2025 Board Meeting
2025-02-24 | MB

Wear Red Canada
2025-02-22 00:00 | St. Boniface Hospital Research, 351 Tache Avenue Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Winnipeg, MB, R2H 2A6, Canada

New Investigator Operating Grant Competition Webinar
2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:30 | MB
Upcoming Free Webinar: Preparing for the Research Manitoba New Investigator Operating Grant Competition
Are you an early-career researcher looking for funding opportunities?
The Research Manitoba New Investigator Operating Grant supports promising new investigators as they establish their research programs. If you’re considering applying, this informative webinar will help you navigate the process with confidence.
Join our Program Officers Yasmin Iman and Ashley King, for a detailed presentation covering eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and expert tips to enhance your application. Our team will also be available for a Q&A session to answer any questions you may have.
What You’ll Learn:
🔹 New Investigator Operating Grant Requirements – Understand the eligibility criteria and key components of a successful application.
🔹 Review Criteria & Evaluation Process – Learn how applications are assessed and what reviewers are looking for.
🔹 Tips for a Stronger Application – Get expert advice to improve your proposal and maximize your chances of securing funding.
Who Should Attend?
✔️ Early-career researchers applying for the New Investigator Operating Grant
✔️ Faculty members and research administrators assisting with applications ✔️ Anyone interested in learning more about Research Manitoba funding opportunities
Why Attend?
✅ Gain insider knowledge to improve your application
✅ Ask your questions directly to experts
✅ Avoid common mistakes and strengthen your submission
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge! Register today to secure your spot.
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Recognizing Excellence & Impact: Call for Nominations for the CCRA Awards
2025-02-13 08:00 - 17:00 | MB
The CCRA Awards, initiated in 2011, recognize and celebrate, on a biennial basis, individuals who have had a remarkable impact on cancer research and the cancer research community. We are seeking nominees for our four award categories: outstanding research, distinguished service, exceptional leadership, and exceptional leadership in patient involvement (see details at https://www.ccra-acrc.ca/ccra-awards/). The 2025 nomination form can be downloaded here and contains further details, including the adjudication. Nominations (including self-nominations) are due by February 13, 2025. We look forward to receiving your nominations!

Co-Creating a Nurse Retention Framework for Manitoba
2025-01-22 00:00 - 2025-01-23 00:00 | University of Manitoba, Bannatyne Campus, PsychHealth, 771 Bannatyne Avenue PsychHealth Centre, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 3N4, Canada

Early Career Researcher Day 2024
2024-12-12 09:30 - 16:00 | 200 Education Building, 71 Curry Place, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2M6, Canada
Virtual Attendance RSVP extended to December 6, 2024
DECEMBER 12, 2024 9:30AM – 4:00PM 200 EDUCATION BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA Early Career Researcher Day, offered Research Manitoba, along with post-secondary partners brings emerging researchers together with experienced grant writers and funding experts to interactively explore the entire research lifecycle. Through info sessions, panels and practical workshops, participants will cover a wide range of topics that span the research lifecycle, including funder mandates and priorities knowledge mobilization, equity, diversity and inclusion, and data management planning. ECRs will share their research with others and jointly develop original research project ideas in order to engage with the entire research lifecycle. This event is a unique opportunity to:

Learn first-hand about funder mandates and priorities from those who work with them or represent them directly.
Create new partnerships between early career researchers in Manitoba.
Learn tips to write a grant application that is not just a good idea, but also conveys feasibility and competence.
Learn more about emerging issues in the research world

This event is aimed at Early Career Researchers, but anyone interested is welcome to attend. For those whose schedules don’t permit a full day, please feel free to RSVP to the morning or the afternoon session. For more information about this event, please email Freyja Arnason at freyja.arnason@researchmb.ca

Preliminary Agenda:
Morning Program
9:30 – 10:00AM – Coffee and Networking
10:00 – 10:15 AM – Introduction & Welcome
10:15 – 10:45 AM (20min panel, 10 min Q&A) – Panel: Funders and Funding Opportunities
10:45 – 11:25 AM – Interactive Workshop: Solving Big Problems Together
In this workshop, participants at each table will:

Share research interests and identify where research might overlap.
Identify a project that participants at the table could work on together and apply for money to fund.
Identify partners and the resources their new team has available to them to complement the funding that is being requested.

11:25 – 11:40 AM – Health Break
Refreshments provided for in-person attendees.
11:40 – 12:10 PM (20min panel, 10 min Q&A) – Panel: Navigating Institutional Support for Early Career Researchers
12:10 – 12:40 PM (20min panel, 10 min Q&A) – Panel: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Research
12:40 – 1:30 PM – Lunch Break

Afternoon Program
1:30 – 2:00 PM (20min panel, 10 min Q&A) – Panel: Research Data Management, Open Science and Data Sharing
2:00 – 2:30 PM (20min panel, 10 min Q&A) – Break Out Session 1:

Science and research communication
Industry Partnerships 101

2:30-2:45 Health Break
2:45 – 3:15 PM (20min Speakers , 10 min Q&A) – Break Out Session 2:

AI in Research: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations
Collaborating with Indigenous Peoples: Research in a Good Way

3:15 – 3:55 PM – Workshop – Solving Big Problems Together: Part 2
Participants will rejoin their tables from earlier in the day and will be asked to think about their project idea. Group facilitators will assist groups to think about KM/KT and EDI in their projects.
3:55 – 4:05 PM – Closing Remarks and door prize
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Note: This event will be delivered in a hybrid format. Links to the virtual platform will be shared with registered participants ahead of the event.

New Investigator Operating Grant Opens
2024-11-29 | MB

RRC RPI 20th Anniversary Open House
2024-11-26 10:30 - 13:00 | 2055 Notre Dame Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9, 2055 Notre Dame Avenue, Building T, Winnipeg, MB, R3H 0J9, Canada
Research Partnerships & Innovation (RPI) at RRC Polytech is proudly celebrating its 20th year of connecting industry and community with academia through applied research. Collaboration is at the heart of all RPI projects, so we’re excited to invite all partners – past, present and future – along with funders, supporters, students and staff to join us for a special event to mark this significant milestone.
Everyone is welcome to join us at our Notre Dame Campus on November 26th for an RPI Open House. Visit our research facilities and meet our research professionals to learn more about the impact our applied research has on all Manitobans. Guests can also check out an academic showcase featuring information booths promoting many of the exciting programs being offered at RRC Polytech. You’re welcome to take a self-guided tour, explore and connect throughout the morning.

Dr. Dick Smith HIV Epidemiology Fellowship Deadline
2024-11-18 | MB
For more information: https://researchmanitoba.ca/funding/programs/dr-smith-fellowship/

Randy Kobes Undergraduate Poster Symposium
2024-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 | MB
Funded through Research Connections
The 19th annual Randy Kobes Poster Symposium displays some of the excellent quality research by undergraduate students at The University of Winnipeg. This event is a valuable opportunity for students to obtain experience in presentations of scientific research especially if a student plans to continue with graduate work. It also gives students an opportunity to see what exciting research is taking place amongst their peers and celebrate these accomplishments together.

CHEER Webinar: Right-Sizing Health Systems for Kids through Health Research and Research Excellence
2024-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | MB

Pan-Canadian Research Connect Network: 2024 Investigator Training Program w/Pfizer
2024-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | MB
We are excited to announce that “Pan-Canadian Research Connect” is once again offering the Investigator Training Program (ITP) in collaboration with Pfizer. This year, the program will feature 7 comprehensive modules designed to provide an in-depth overview of the clinical trial process, offering practical recommendations to enhance the efficiency of clinical trial conduct.
The ITP is an excellent opportunity for clinical trial investigators and research staff who are new to clinical trials or who could benefit from a refresher course. Participation and registration are open to all researchers and the research community within the Research Connect Network. Those who attend all seven modules will be eligible to receive a TransCelerate Good Clinical Practices (GCP) Certificate.
Key Highlights for 2024:

Complete 7 Modules for Certification: This year’s program consists of 7 modules. Full attendance at all modules is required to receive the formal certificate.
Register Early: Registration is limited to 500 participants. Please ensure your participation by registering as soon as possible. If you are unable to attend, kindly cancel your registration to allow others the opportunity to participate.
Mandatory Full Attendance: To obtain the certificate of completion from Pfizer and TransCelerate, you must attend the entire duration of all 7 modules. Attendance from the start to the end of each webinar is necessary. Missing even 15 minutes may disqualify you from receiving the certificate.
Pre-read Materials: Some modules will have pre-read materials that will be sent to all registered attendees. We strongly encourage an in-depth review of these materials prior to attending the training.
Retake Requirement for Certification: If you missed any portion of the training last year, you are required to retake all the modules again this year to receive a formal certificate.
Optional Refresher: Those who participated last year and wish to retake the modules as a refresher are more than welcome to do so.

Schedule: The webinars will be held from November 12 to November 21, 2024.
Please register as soon as possible for this exciting and limited opportunity.

Fellowship/Studentship Deadline
2024-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 | MB
More information available: https://researchmanitoba.ca/funding/programs/ –

November 2024 Board Meeting
2024-11-05 | MB

Alzheimer Society Research Program Deadline
2024-11-04 | MB

CHEER Webinar: Empowering REBs: Infusing Research Oversite with Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
2024-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | MB
An insightful webinar exploring the landscape of Equity, Diversity, Inclusions and Accessibility in REBs: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) principles in the review of research. Strategies to embed accessibility into REB practices and infrastructure. Practical suggestions for increasing EDIA among REB members
