New Investigator Operating Grant
2024 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
Application Deadline March 1, 2024 4:00 PM CDT (Application Form)
Support Letters Deadline: March 15, 2024 4:00 PM CDT (Support Letters)
Results By June 30, 2024
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.