Research Manitoba

Our 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available, marking our tenth anniversary year and highlighting major achievements in Manitoba’s research ecosystem. Read more: researchmanitoba.ca/2024-25-annual…

Reminder! Research Connections grants are due by next Friday, May 22, 2026. Any applications received after this date will be processed during the next intake in November 2026. If you currently hold a Research Connections grant and will be re-applying, please make sure to submit your final report before Friday as well! researchmanitoba.ca/research-conne…

Research Manitoba Program Officers attended the CARA annual conference for research administrators in Canada this week Staff were able to meet with research professionals across the country, including Manitoba colleagues from Ongomiizwin, Brandon University, Canadian Mennonite University, University of Winnipeg, and University of Manitoba featured in this photo.

Today, on International Nurses Day, we celebrate the nurses advancing healthcare research across Manitoba. Research Manitoba is proud to support nursing research through the Manitoba Indigenous Nursing Chair, studentships, events, and new investigator grants. #IND2026 #OurNursesOurFuture

Grant announcement! Research Manitoba is pleased to announce an investment of over $1.3M for made-in-Manitoba AI solutions that address real-world challenges in healthcare, Indigenous innovation, social services, natural resources, and cultural preservation. Find out more: researchmanitoba.ca/research-manit…

Our Impact and Policy Officer, Yasmin Iman, attended @WCRIFoundation last week, where she connected with researchers, administrators, and thought leaders, creating meaningful dialogue and connections.

Register now for our Innovation Proof-of-Concept Webinar on May 25, where our Program Officer, Sneha Das, will walk you through best practices for putting together a strong application, and answer any questions you have. RSVP to: helpdesk at researchmb dot ca

We are a little late for May the 4th on this one, but did you know about all of the research happening in Manitoba related to space? From studying potential life on Mars, to developing multi-million dollar equipment, Manitoba plays a substantial role in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of studying deep space. Thanks to the involvement of @Mitacs, we are also able to support multiple students accessing space as part of their career path forward. researchmanitoba.ca/manitobas-role…

CIHR is introducing a new “not approved rank” to Project Grant Notices of Decision. Unfunded applicants will now see how their application ranked relative to the funding cutoff, so you can better understand how close you were. Learn more: #a1.4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/51315.html?h…

Today, Research Manitoba stands in solidarity with all those impacted by MMIWG2S. We remember their lives, we celebrate their spirit, and we commit to supporting a system of accountability and prevention.

Have RITHIM or Harmony questions? 3x a week our Program Officer holds online drop-in video sessions where you can learn about the software and ask questions! rithim.ca/training

Our latest newsletter is out! Read all about the new changes that have recently come to Research Manitoba over the past few months: mailchi.mp/researchmb/res…

Top News - Earth Sciences researchers collaborators receive a Tourism MB award! Dr. Brink and Dr. Jobbins also met with @AceBurpeeShow who named them as some of the top 100 most interesting Manitobans in 2023 and 2025 for their paleontological discoveries @Research_MB @umanitoba

New Grant Opportunity! The Manitoba government recently announced a new grant to be administered by Research Manitoba to honour the legacy of Stephen Lewis as a HIV/AIDS advocate. This fellowship will distribute 60,000 to the approved project, and will officially open for applications in Fall 2026. For more information, see the official news release: news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.htm…

Help us spotlight Manitoba research! Know a local researcher that more people should hear about? Send us your recommendations and we may feature them across our channels! researchmanitoba.ca/submit-a-resea…

RSVP today for our May webinar on putting your best foot forward in applying for a Research Connections event grant! We will go over what our committee looks for and prioritizes in applications, common pitfalls, and answer any questions you have. RSVP at: @96a60ec6-c62f-49ce-9525-c99b33c862b2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8c8773a5…

This week, we mark National Volunteer Week, and Research Manitoba cannot be more grateful for all of the volunteers on our Board, review committees, ethics boards and privacy boards. Thank you for all that you do! Find out more about the role of volunteers on grant committees here: researchmanitoba.ca/research-manit…

Community boost: Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint is hosting a public lecture by Dr. Mike DeGagné exploring the origins of Canada’s Indian hospital system and its lasting impacts on Indigenous communities, including its historical role within colonial health care practices, more information at: mcieb.ca/event/the-indi…

Premier Welcomes Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton to Manitoba bit.ly/4tkNA7a

Next week's RITHIM Training sessions! Remember: If you are an applicant for RITHIM Harmony and you need any help at all, we have many avenues to support you. In these live sessions, you can speak directly to a Program Officer, and if you have further questions, we also have our online support ticket system. Links to training sessions at: rithim.ca/training