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 research funding programs;
• Act as a liaison between the institution and funding agencies/organizations, advising researchers of changes in funding programs, new opportunities, associated guidelines, regulatory requirements, application procedures, and new initiatives;
• Advise researchers on the preparation of funding applications;
• Review and approve applications intended for submission to external funding agencies and organizations, ensuring adherence to both internal and external policies and procedures, this includes contracts, letters of intent, etc.;
• Sign-off on all external research applications and contracts. The Provost & Vice-President (Academic) is the formal institutional signing authority for all research applications and contracts. The Provost’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;
• Provide training opportunities, information sessions, and networking events;
• Assist in developing partnerships and collaborations with external stakeholders; and
• Ensure compliance with institutional and funder policies, including human ethics, animal care, and biosafety policies.