Programs
Growing and Expanding Opportunities for Research and Innovation in Manitoba
Research Manitoba’s funding programs are designed to develop, support, and elevate the research ecosystem in Manitoba.
Research Manitoba offers a range of funding programs that support: trainees, experienced investigators, major research infrastructure, industry research, and industry development.
Many of Manitoba researchers get their start in research through one of our funding programs.
New for 2025/26: Manitoba Solutions Grant
Manitoba Solutions Grant
The Manitoba Solutions Grant is a strategic research funding initiative led by Research Manitoba to address Manitoba’s most pressing challenges through interdisciplinary, collaborative research. Projects must be co-developed with knowledge users, such as industry, nonprofits, or community-based organizations who play a direct role in shaping the research and applying its outcomes.
The first intake of this grant is allocated for projects in:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies.
Competition is CLOSED.
Research Manitoba Studentship/Fellowship Awards
Master’s Studentship Award
Our Master’s Studentship Awards support highly qualified Master’s trainees in health, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities, to prepare for careers as independent researchers in industry or within Manitoba’s research enterprise.
Competition is CLOSED.
PhD Research Studentship
Studentships support highly qualified PhD trainees in health, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities, to prepare for careers as independent researchers in industry or within Manitoba’s research enterprise.
Competition is CLOSED.
Research Postdoctoral Fellowships
Research Postdoctoral Fellowships support highly qualified postdoctoral trainees to prepare for careers as independent researchers. These exceptional trainees significantly increase the productivity of the research programs with which they are affiliated.
Competition is CLOSED.
Matching Funds Awards
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Research Manitoba’s CFI Matching Fund program provides matching funds (20-40% of project total) for proposals that have been awarded grants through one of CFI’s competitions.
Mitacs
Through Research Manitoba’s formal partnership with the Mitacs program, Manitoba trainees at all levels can continue their academic training while also working with local companies on industry research and development.
More Funding Programs
New Investigator Operating Grant
The New Investigator Operating Grant program is a peer-reviewed competition designed to help launch the careers of outstanding researchers entering their first academic appointment phase. These grants support Manitoba’s early-career researchers (ECRs) to achieve the research productivity and track record necessary for obtaining longer-term, more sustainable funding.
Competition is NOW OPEN
Innovation Proof of Concept Grant
The Innovation Proof-of-Concept Grant strengthens Manitoba-based research and innovation by filling a funding gap in the Manitoba innovation ecosystem, to test innovative products that have the potential to push an industry or market forward.
Competition is CLOSED
Strategic Partnership Program
The Strategic Partnership initiative establishes partnerships with industry, the public sector, and philanthropic organizations to advance and translate Manitoba’s innovations into solutions that impact the health and well-being of Manitobans and enhance the economy of the province.
Competition is NOW OPEN
Research Connections
The Research Connections grant provides funding for creating Manitoba research-related events.
These events may create skill development opportunities relevant to the research community, connect researchers across disciplines, promote research findings to the public, or connect researchers with potential industry partners.
Competition is OPEN