The ORS Supports Researchers by:

• Providing information about internal, provincial, and national research funding opportunities;
• Acting as a liaison between the institution and funding agencies/organization by advising researchers of new opportunities and initiatives, changes in funding programs, associated guidelines and procedures, and regulatory requirements;
• Advising on the preparation of funding applications and reviewing to ensure adherence to internal and external policies and guidelines, including contracts, letters of intent, memorandums of understanding, etc.;
• Signing-off on ALL external research applications and contracts PRIOR TO submitting to external organizations. 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 training opportunities, information sessions, and networking events;
• Ensuring compliance with institutional and funder policies and guidelines, including human ethics, animal care, biosafety, and research security; and
• Disseminating and promoting research.