Things to Know About External Research Funding

*New as of 2023*

The Research Office requires ALL researchers who intend to apply for EXTERNAL research grants or contract research support to complete the Research Starts Here form in Webgrants (Funding Opportunities section).

Applicant’s Responsibilities:

› Submit a penultimate draft application to the Research Office for review at least 15 working days before the external agency deadline. Internal deadlines for external grants are available on the Research Office website.

› Ensure that all other required signatures are in place prior to the Research Office’s final approval and/or signature.

Researchers submitting proposals or contracts for research funds to external agencies must have the approval of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation before submitting. Without approval, the work will NOT be supported by The University of Winnipeg.

Externally-funded research work must comply with University policies (e.g., Contract, Travel, Ethics, Integrity).

› Meet external agency deadlines.

› In cases where the Research Office DOESN’T submit external grant applications on behalf of the researcher, it is the researcher’s responsibility to submit the application directly to the funder—the Research Office does not provide courier service for external applications.

› Inform the Research Office of awarded funds.

› Submit copies of all research project progress and final reports to the Research Office.

The Research Office will:

› Help applicants understand application requirements, including but not limited to EDI aspects, budgets, knowledge mobilization plans and open access requirements;

› Review all applications and provide constructive feedback before the external deadline. This review includes looking at compliance with external funder’s instructions, university policies, eligibility and selection criteria, and recommendation for improvement, time permitting.

› Provide letters of support when required by the funder.

› Provide access to successful applications from previous competitions, upon approval of award holder.

› Provide technical assistance with electronic forms and funder portals.

› Liaise with Research Accounting regarding administration of research funds.

› Communicate with external funders on behalf of an applicant if required.