
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, and industry research and development.
Many of Manitoba researchers get their start in research through one of our funding programs.
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 NOW OPEN
Strategic Partnership Program
Canadian Foundation for Innovation
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.
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 NOW OPEN
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 NOW OPEN
PhD Research Studentship
Competition is NOW OPEN
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 CLOSED