Monday, August 19, 2024 – Winnipeg, Manitoba
Research Manitoba is proud to announce the recipients of the Research Connections Grant first intake of 2024. This program is designed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange within Manitoba’s research ecosystem by providing funding to support a diverse range of research events across the province.
Research Connections supports events that create skill development opportunities, facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, highlight research findings to the public, and connect researchers with potential industry partners. Eligible events include conferences, workshops, seminars, and other research-related gatherings.
For the June 2024 intake, Research Manitoba invested $64,750 towards 13 events across Manitoba.
“The Research Connections program demonstrates Research Manitoba’s ongoing dedication to supporting Manitoba’s growing research ecosystem.
We recognize the importance of fostering collaboration, promoting diverse perspectives, and providing opportunities for researchers to enhance their profiles.”
The events represent a wide array of research disciplines and goals, reflecting the diverse research interests within Manitoba. The funded events are:
| Event Title | City | Associated Organization | Event Dates |
| Black Newcomer Emerging Scholars of Manitoba Mentorship Symposium | Winnipeg | University of Manitoba | August 1, 2024 |
| Contemporary African Migrations to Canada: New Directions, Approaches, Theories | Winnipeg | The University of Winnipeg | September 19-21, 2024 |
| Empowering Communities: The Collaborative Journey to Health Equity | The Pas | University of Manitoba | August 14-15, 2024 |
| ENRRICH (Excellence in Neurodevelopment and Rehabilitation Research in Child Health) Research Day | Winnipeg | The University of Manitoba | October 1, 2024 |
| Making Brandon a Sponge City: Nature-based Solutions Information-sharing for Flood Management | Brandon | Brandon University | August 7, 2024 |
| Manitoba Métis Federation Northern Health Consultations | Thompson | University of Manitoba | January 18-19, 2025 |
| Manitoba Neuroscience Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 | Winnipeg | University of Manitoba | June 10, 2025 |
| Mawachihitotaak: Métis Studies Symposium | Winnipeg | University of Manitoba | September 25 – 28, 2024 |
| N2 Central Satellite Meeting on Cannabinoids Clinical Trials | Winnipeg | University of Manitoba | October 24, 2024 |
| Pride in Health 2024 | Winnipeg | University of Manitoba | October 24-25, 2024 |
| Randy Kobes Poster Symposium | Winnipeg | The University of Winnipeg | October 2 & November 15, 2024 |
| RPI’s 20th Anniversary: Manitoba Applied Research and Innovation Showcase | Winnipeg | Red River College Polytechnic | October 1, 2024 |
| The Annual Gathering of Community Builders | Winnipeg | Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Manitoba | October 25, 2024 |
“We encourage Manitoba’s post-secondary academic institutions and research institutes to take advantage of this opportunity to advance research excellence and collaboration within our province,” added Cleary.
Research Manitoba is currently accepting applications for the next Research Connections intake, which closes on November 18, 2024.
For more information on the Research Connections program, visit Research Connections.
Contact:
Hope Holmes, Communications Officer, Research Manitoba
E: info@researchmb.ca | W: researchmanitoba.ca
Research Manitoba promotes, supports, and coordinates the funding of research excellence and innovation in health, natural and social sciences, engineering, and the humanities in Manitoba. Research Manitoba supports local talent development by providing research support to early career researchers and graduate students, along with fostering partnerships to strengthen research innovation in Manitoba.