Institutional Research Grants

An institutional grant is one that is applied for by Brandon University and awarded directly to Brandon University, i.e., in the name of the institution or President.  Researchers associated with an institutional grant normally go through an internal selection process and have the approval of the Institution before moving forward with an application.  The grants must align with the Brandon University Strategic Research Plan and contribute to its principles, priorities, and themes.  Institutional grants include awards such as Canada Research Chairs, Canada Foundation for Innovation infrastructure grants, and the Research Support Fund.

Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (CI+RC)

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges.  The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact.  Impact+ chairs will receive long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders.  Impact+ chairholders are expected to drive the translation of discoveries into applications, commercialization, and social and economic benefits for Canada and the world, while also developing the next generation of highly qualified personnel.

Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program

The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world’s top five countries for research and development. This is accomplished via the establishment of research professorships in eligible Canadian degree-granting institutions.  Brandon University has five Tier 2 Canada Research Chair allocations. We are proud of our Chairholders and the positive impact they have had on our faculty and the University at large.

Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure.  The CFI’s mandate is to strengthen the ability of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that will benefit Canadians.

Research Support Fund (RSF)

The Research Support Fund (RSF) helps Canadian universities cover a portion of the expenses incurred as a result of conducting Tri-Agency funded research and assists universities with maintaining world-class research environments.  The Canada Research Chairs Secretariat oversees and administers the Research Support Fund.