The ORS Supports Researchers by:

• Providing information about national and provincial research funding programs;
• Acting 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;
• Advising on the preparation of funding applications;
• Reviewing and approving 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.;
• Signing-off on all external research applications and contracts. The Vice-President (Research & Graduate Studies) is the formal institutional signing authority for all research applications and contracts. The Vice-President’s signature acknowledges that the institution supports the project and agrees to administer the funding;
• Providing electronic approval and transmission of web-based applications to the external funding source;
• Providing training opportunities, information sessions, and networking events;
• Assisting in developing partnerships and collaborations with external stakeholders; and
• Ensuring compliance with institutional and funder policies, including human ethics, animal care, and biosafety policies.