Office of Research Services (ORS)
Strategic Research Plan 2021-2025
The Brandon University Strategic Research Plan 2021-2025 describes the vision for research at Brandon University based on Research Principles, Priorities, and Themes.
The plan includes data reports and an action plan to guide strategy.
Research News
- BU research bolstered by funding from federal agencies
- March 13, 2024
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- February 26, 2024
- Mental Health on the Prairies conference looking to build hope and renew connections
- January 24, 2024
- New book by Brandon University prof will help scholars reach the public
- January 10, 2024
- BU makes research available to wider audience though experts list
- December 21, 2023
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 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;
- 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.