Resources for Researchers
The Research Starts Here initiative aims to enhance how research supports and services are provided to Faculty at the University of Winnipeg.
The Research Starts Here Form (RSH) is the first step and is active on WebGrants.
The RSH form will help manage research applications from start to finish and allow the Research Office to identify and anticipate supports and services to assist Faculty throughout the grant cycle including: pre-award, proposal development, submission, and post-award management.
The RSH form will also capture essential information needed to manage the provision of internal supports such as: matching funds, space requirements, release requests and grant review support.
Remember, all Faculty applying for new projects will be expected to complete the RSH form at the outset of any proposed research application. For tips on completing your application please see Before You Submit.
Faculty feedback will be important to ensure the form is efficient and captures helpful information. Read More
How to Submit a Research Starts Here (RSH) Form?
To submit a Research Starts Here (RSH) form, please see the instructions and view the video link for step-by-step directions on how to complete the form.
The Research Manual and Policies features an overview of all internal research grants, information on grant eligibility and adjudication, external grant application procedures, an overview of how to use your research grants, and support offered through the Office of Research and Innovation.
- Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarship Policy
- Field Work / Trip Policy
- University Survey Policy
- Respectful Working and Learning Environment Policy
- Research Data Management Strategy
Visit Insitutional Analysis's policy page for a complete listing of University of Winnipeg policies.
The Research Mentorship Program pairs early career researchers with established career researchers, who have been successful at securing provincial, national, and/or international research grants, with the goal of these pairings to provide support and guidance during the early stages of a research career while also establishing long term relationships. The program offers flexibility, leaving scheduling entirely up to the mentor and mentee. During the program, mentees and mentors are invited to a series of workshops focusing on strengthening and enhancing your capacity as a researcher.
Applications for 2023-2024 will open in late spring 2023
Duration:
- The Research Mentorship Program runs annually from September to May.
Eligibility:
- Mentors: Have completed 6 or more years as a researcher.
- Mentees: Have completed 6 or less years as a researcher.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Mentors: meet with mentee regularly from September to May, attend and possibly facilitate professional development sessions, complete mentor intake form, mentor mentee expectations form, and program evaluation survey.
- Mentees: meet with mentee regularly from September to May, attend professional development sessions, complete mentee intake form, mentor mentee expectations form, and program evaluation survey.
If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact:
Dylan Jones, Program Officer, Canada Research Program Coordinator, Special Initiatives
204.258.3065
d.jones@uwinnipeg.ca
WebGrants is where you will find internal grant application forms, the Research Starts Here form for external grants, and final report forms for internal research grants, animal care and human ethics. You will be able to find out details of all your active research grants in this portal, including information on external grant/contract details.
If you've received an award or grant, you can access your award accounting information, including the account number, expenses and revenues, and current balance in WebClient/Nav.
Sign In Instructions:
Below you will find the link to the WebClient website. To access WebClient, please sign in to this website using your UWinnipeg Windows user name and password (i.e. what you use to sign-in to your UWinnipeg workstation).
https://nav.uwinnipeg.ca/dynamicsnav71/WebClient/default.aspx?company=UWOP
For more information on WebClient visit research accounting.
When applying for research grants, it is always important to consider how to integrate equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization considerations into the research practices and overall design. Many granting agencies require EDID to be formally named and described in applications. In addition, the University of Winnipeg Canada Research Chairs Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan has been in place as of December 2017. Here are some additional resources to help guide your EDID work:
Tri-Agency Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
EDID Resources for Tri-Agency Funding
Due to overwhelming demand, registration for the UWinnipeg Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Research Certificate in Winter 2023 is now closed. More EDI in Research training opportunities will be announced in Fall 2023.
Indigenous Peoples include persons who self-identify as being of First Nation, Inuit, or Métis descent. The University of Winnipeg recognizes the distinctiveness of all Indigenous communities across Canada and is committed to partnering with Indigenous Peoples, and expanding knowledge related to the rights and responsibilities of the peoples in Indigenous matters.
Indigenous Guidance Document
For information on conducting research in a good way with Indigenous communities and participants see our guidance document.
TCPS 2 (2018) Chapter 9: Research Involving the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples of Canada
View the TCPS 2 policy guide on conducting research with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities
Ethics
All faculty applying for new projects involving Indigenous Peoples and/or communities are expected to complete the RSH form at the outset of any proposed research application. Find out more about the RSH process and visit the Indigenous Research Ethics section on the human ethics resources page for more information on Indigenous ethics policies and procedures.
Additional Resources
Negotiating Research Relationships With Inuit Communities. A Guide for Researchers
Principles of Ethical Métis Research
Setting new directions to support Indigenous research and research training in Canada 2019-2022
Contact
For general inquiries on conducting research with Indigenous communities and partners, please contact researchoffice@uwinnipeg.ca.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all current and future research trainees. For more information on hiring research assistance, research associates and other research support, please visit Human Resources.
The Human Resources page will also be the place where you can view UWinnipeg's collective agreements and wage scales for those you intend to hire; this information is key when developing a grant application budget.
The University library offers a number of services to support researchers in making their research open access and available to the public for free. For more support, please visit the library or view the workshop we recently held on OA requirements below.
Research Data Management, or RDM, is the responsible stewardship of the data created or generated as part of a research project. It involves the responsible storage, description, and protection of research data, and should be an integral early part of any research project. You may already be practicing many of these principles.
Please see UWinnipeg’s Institutional Research Data Management Strategy. To learn more about this Strategy and RDM at UWinnipeg, contact Jaime Orr, Research Data Management Librarian and visit the UW Library's RDM website.
For more information on Indigenous RDM, view the following recordings of online webinars, co-hosted by Kishaadigeh, the University of Winnipeg Library, and the University of Winnipeg Research Office. Videos are posted under a Creative Commons License BY-NC-ND:
Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) is a term used to define the connection between academic research or creative works and organizations, people, and government to improve programming and inform policy change. It is a process of relationship building and can be initiated either by the researcher or the agency for whom the research will make a difference. Traditionally, researchers have produced valuable knowledge and creative works that have been narrowly shared among other academics in similar disciplines, either through peer-reviewed journals or at conferences specific to an academic area of study. Translating that knowledge into a format that is more accessible to a range of sectors is critical to informing policy change and advancing social innovation through engaged scholarship. Knowledge mobilization is a process and research impact beyond the academy is the desired outcome.
To learn more about knowledge mobilization at the University of Winnipeg visit our Knowledge Mobilization and Research Impact Hub.
For general inquiries on our Research Resources please contact Lauren Bosc, Program Officer – Research Partnerships: l.bosc@uwinnipeg.ca.