New Investigator Operating Grant
2025 Competition Overview
Value Up to $65,000/year (Health Research)
Up to $25,000/year (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research)
Up to $20,000/year (Social Sciences and Humanities Research
Duration 2 Years
Applications Open November 29, 2024
Application Deadline March 3, 2025
Support Letters Deadline: March 17, 2025
Expected Results: July 2025
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 to achieve the research productivity and track record necessary for obtaining longer-term, more sustainable funding. This investment is integral to supporting local talent development and a strong Manitoba research ecosystem.
To view past recipients of the New Investigator Operating Grant Competition please visit our Funding Database.
For more information regarding this program please refer to our Finance and Administration Guide. For successful candidates seeking an extension to their project, please refer to our Project Extension Form.
Any other questions, please contact helpdesk@researchmb.ca.