The Brandon University Office of Research Services is the first point of contact for faculty members seeking financial support for their research programs.

COVID-19 Research Information

The COVID-19 Research Information page includes a set of guidelines for undertaking research at Brandon University, research support programs, and relevant links.

The main functions of the ORS are to:

• Provide researchers with access to information about national and provincial funding programs;
• Serve as a liaison with all major funding agencies, advising researchers of changes in funding programs, new opportunities, associated guidelines, regulatory requirements, application procedures, as well as new initiatives;
• Assist researchers in the preparation of funding proposals;
• Review and approve applications submitted to external funding agencies and organizations, ensuring adherence to both internal and external policies and procedures;
• Sign-off on all external research applications and contracts. The Vice President (Academic & Provost) is the formal institutional signing authority for all research applications and contracts. The VP’s signature acknowledges that the institution supports the project and agrees to administer the funding;
• Provide electronic approval and transmission of web-based applications to the external funding source; and
• Provide advice to researchers to ensure compliance with: human ethics; animal care; and biohazard safety policies.