November 2025 - Riddell-umfa - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Register now for STARS: Health-focused SSHRC Training and Resources Series
by Dean Environment 05 Nov '25

05 Nov '25

[cid:image002.png@01DC4E58.8E79AE60] This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Annemieke Farenhorst, Associate Vice-President (Research) Good afternoon, The Associate Vice President (Research) is pleased to announce that there are a few spaces left in the health-focused STARS - SSHRC Training and Resources Series, presented by Dr. Ruth Knechtel, Jackie Cooney-Birch, and Sandra Jezik. Therefore, we are opening the series up to all full-time faculty members eligible to hold Tri-Agency grants. Attached is a brief outline of sessions. STARS 2025 will take place in person on Bannatyne campus and will focus on SSHRC grants for health researchers but will still be highly relevant to all SSHRC researchers. It will consist of two sessions (on November 12th and 14th, 2025). These sessions will tackle the most challenging sections of a typical SSHRC grant application as well as strategies to strengthen impact. STARS is not geared to one specific SSHRC program, but rather will provide an overview of SSHRC's grants and best practices for success. When Dr. Knechtel (creator of STARS) delivered a similar program at a different U15 University, 75% of attendees who applied for the SSHRC Insight Grant and Insight Development Grant were successful - This was 35% higher than the national success rate for IGs and 30% higher than the national success rate for IDGs at the time. STARS will be delivered in person on Bannatyne campus. Register now at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/6PdX6L7hqz We recommend that registrants participate in both sessions. Registration closes November 10, 2025. Session #1 - November 12th, 9 am-12 pm, Bannatyne Campus ROOM A207 Chown Session #2 - November 14th, 9 am-12pm, Bannatyne Campus ROOM A207 Chown Any questions? contact ruth.knechtel(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ruth.knechtel@umanitoba.ca> Kind regards, Mariam Mariam Abdelmessiah (she/her) Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice-Presidents Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) University of Manitoba 406 Administration Building 66 Chancellors Circle Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-7952 Email: Mariam.Abdelmessiah(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Mariam.Abdelmessiah@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image003.jpg@01DC4E58.8E79AE60] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Service Disruption - Wallace W Elevator Shutdown - November 12th, 2025
by Kelly Pokorny Smilinski 05 Nov '25

05 Nov '25

Good Morning, Please see below notice on behalf of Muriel Torchia Shyjak. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Building : Wallace Building Location: Wallace West elevator Timeframe: November 12th, 2025 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Category: Elevator shutdown Overview: On Wednesday, November 12th , 2025 from 8am-4pm, the West elevator in Wallace, closest to loading dock, will be out of service for the day as contractors perform repairs. Any questions/concerns can be directed to UM Project Manager, Muriel Torchia Shyjak 431-336-3797 muriel.torchiashyjak(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:muriel.torchiashyjak@umanitoba.ca> Physical Plant Work Order Desk 204.474.6281

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Reminder - Last days to get your merch! T-shirts for the Environment, Earth and Resources Community
by Environment & Geography Graduate Student Association 04 Nov '25

04 Nov '25

Hi Ridell community! This is a friendly reminder for those who want to get an Environment, Earth and Resources tee. You can place your order until this Friday, November 7th at midnight, using the following link https://forms.gle/hgtQAmkKJh62R48e8 Find the designs attached and send us a message if you have any questions :) Dinosaur design - Blue Indigo Tee - 1 print (front) - $20 Animals design - Off-white Tee - 2 prints (front and back) - $25 Important: if you prefer using cash, let us know as soon as possible to arrange the payment Regards, EGGSA Environment & Geography Graduate Students Association

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Fwd: [Adr-rlo] Internal Grants Competitions - Deadline November 17, 2025
by Feiyue Wang 03 Nov '25

03 Nov '25

Dear all, Please see below re the upcoming internal grants competitions. Let me know if you are interested in applying. Cheers, Fei > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Jenna Silva <Jenna.Silva(a)umanitoba.ca> > Subject: [Adr-rlo] FW: Internal Grants Competitions - Deadline November 17, 2025 > Date: November 3, 2025 at 2:38:44 PM CST > To: "'adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca'" <adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > > Greetings Associate Deans (Research), > > In-line with the new process for external grants, the advertised November 17 deadline for internal grants should be considered the deadline for applicants to submit their complete Internal Grant package to the office of the Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty for signature. Associate Deans (Research) should then forward applications to ORS no later than 4 business days following the deadline. > > Thank you, > > > Jenna Silva > Research Grants Specialist (Internal and Provincial) > Office of Research Services > Vice-President (Research & International) > A208 Chown Building > 753 McDermot Avenue > Winnipeg MB R3E 0T6 > E-mail: Jenna.Silva(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Jenna.Silva@umanitoba.ca> > > > > > From: Jenna Silva > Sent: Friday, September 26, 2025 1:08 PM > To: 'adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca' <adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Subject: Internal Grants Competitions - Deadline November 17, 2025 > > Dear Associate Deans (Research)/Research Liaison Officers: <> > > This email is to announce the Fall 2025 Internal Grants Competition. Please distribute to your fellow colleagues. > Competition Deadline for all programs is 4:30 p.m., Monday November 17, 2025, submission to ORS (researchgrants(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:researchgrants@umanitoba.ca>). > > > University Research Grants Program (URGP) <https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> – funding up to $15,000 (PILOT - Funding Increased for the Fall 2025 ECR URGP Competition Only) > Stimulates and supports the growth of research at the university to enhance UM’s national competitiveness in terms of Tri-Agency research support. > Fall URGP Competition is for New Faculty only > *Note: URGP Eligibility* For purposes of this program New Faculty are defined as full-time academic faculty members who are within five years of the date of their first full-time appointment. New Faculty are eligible to receive up to three URGP awards in the five-year period during which they are defined as new faculty. > > University Indigenous Research Program (UIRP) <https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…>– 2 Streams Now Available > > University Indigenous Research Program – Stream 1 Connection Grant (UIRP-C) > UIRP-C provides funding for relationship-building activities with First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit communities. These relationships are essential prerequisites to undertaking research activities in collaboration with Indigenous communities and Peoples. > The UIRP-C does not support research activities. Researchers with existing relationships may apply to the UIRP-Project (UIRP-P) opportunity or external funding opportunities to carry out a research project with an Indigenous community. > Funding up to $20,000 for two years. (PILOT: Funding Increased for the Fall 2025 Competition Only) > > University Indigenous Research Program – Stream 2 Project Grant (UIRP-P) > UIRP-P provides funding for original, high quality research projects across all disciplines that may be a pre-requisite to long-term Tri-Agency support. Research for, with, and by Indigenous peoples is an important cross-cutting dimension of scholarship at UM. > Funding up to $35,000 for three years. (PILOT: Funding Increased for the Fall 2025 Competition Only) > An additional $5,000 may be requested for knowledge mobilization activities with a particular emphasis on translating research results into the Indigenous language(s) appropriate to the partner community(ies). > > University Collaborative Research Program (UCRP) <https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…>– funding up to $25,000 > Supports new collaborative interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research projects. > > University International Programs & Projects Seed Fund (UIPPSF) <https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…>– funding up to $5,000 > Supports development of new international initiatives that contribute towards the University’s International Strategy objectives for academic and research enhancement. > > UM/SSHRC Exchange Grants Program <https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> – funding up to $750 (within Canada), $1000 (USA), and $1500 (International) > Provides support for researchers to participate in international conferences of major scholarly significance. Open to researchers in SSHRC-supported disciplines. > > UM/SSHRC Explore Grants Program - <https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> funding up to $10,000 > Provides support for small-scale research projects in the social sciences and humanities. Open to researchers in SSHRC-supported activities. > *Note: Funding will be available to award approximately 4 UM/SSHRC Explore Applications during this Fall 2025 Competition. > > > FAAFs are NOT required for internal grant applications. > > ORS contact for general inquiries: Jenna Silva, Research Grants Officer, Jenna.Silva(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Jenna.Silva@umanitoba.ca> > > > > Jenna Silva > Research Grants Specialist (Internal and Provincial) > Office of Research Services > Vice-President (Research & International) > A208 Chown Building > 753 McDermot Avenue > Winnipeg MB R3E 0T6 > E-mail: Jenna.Silva(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Jenna.Silva@umanitoba.ca> > > > > > _______________________________________________ > ADR-RLO mailing list -- adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > To unsubscribe send an email to adr-rlo-leave(a)lists.umanitoba.ca

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Notes (again!) re proposal review deadlines and overhead rates
by Feiyue Wang 03 Nov '25

03 Nov '25

Dear all, It was brought to my attention again that there were still confusions about how proposal reviews are being handled. So below are a few quick reminders re the now-not-too-new practices established and enforced by the ORS/VPRIO. - Internal review deadline = 14 work days before the agency/sponsor deadline for any and all types of externally-funded proposals (grants, contracts, research agreements). This is the deadline you submit to the Riddell Faculty (Sadia and me) your next-to-final version of the proposal (including budgetary details) and a FAAF that has already been signed by your Dept. Head. We will review, sign the FAAF, and then submit your package to ORS, on your behalf, for their compliance review. You are allowed (and encouraged!) to keep polishing your proposal while it’s under internal reviews. - Overhead costs (aka “institutional costs”, “indirect research costs” or "facilities and administrative costs”): Whenever allowed, UM requires overhead cost be included in the budget. Typical rate is 25% for NFRF grants, 15% for other non-Tri-Agency grants, and 30% for contracts/research agreements. Details can be found at: https://umanitoba.ca/research/office-research-services/funding-application-…. - Exception requests: Request for either deadline extension or overhead exception will need to be approved directly by VPRI under truly exceptional circumstances, and I can attest that such approval has been rare (if any!). I understand not everyone is happy with these practices, but they are "the law of the land” and I am afraid I don’t see any appetite from the Admin to make any changes anytime soon. Any further questions please drop me a line anytime! Fei

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Fw: Horizon Europe - Cluster 4 Matchmaking Event
by Sadia Ishaq 02 Nov '25

02 Nov '25

Dear all, Pls feel free to join the Horizon Europe matchmaking session on November 24. The topic of the call is mining technologies, raw materials, and the circular economy. Let me know if you require any additional support. Best regards, Sadia ________________________________ From: UM Major Projects Office <MPO(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2025 9:08 AM To: UM Major Projects Office <mpo(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Racquel Baert <Racquel.Baert(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Horizon Europe - Cluster 4 Matchmaking Event Good morning, Please share the following information with the relevant faculty. ________________________________ Horizon Europe Cluster 4 – Mining, Minerals, and Circular Economy Matchmaking Event If you are interested in -and would like to collaborate on a Horizon Europe call, plan to attend a virtual matchmaking session on November 24. This event will bring together researchers, businesses, and innovators from Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Canada and is a great opportunity to showcase your expertise and meet potential collaborators from across Europe. The matchmaking event will focus on: * HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-04: Optimize the usage of resources in a circular economy * HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-11: Innovative technologies and tools for exploration and data modelling of raw materials * HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-12: Technologies for innovative extraction of critical raw materials (including abandoned sites) * HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-14: Improving availability of secondary raw materials through recycling This event is jointly organized by Horizon Europe National Contact Points from Business Finland, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Vinnova, and Projektträger Jülich. If you have any questions, please contact horizoneurope(a)ised-isde.gc.ca<mailto:horizoneurope@ised-isde.gc.ca>. Date: November 24th, 2025, 10:30 am-12:30pm CST Location: MS Teams More information and registration here<https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/whats-new/events/2025/circular-mining-int…> Registration deadline: Sunday, November 16, 2025 Event Format: After a short welcome, participants will switch into breakout rooms according to their interests. Presenters in each breakout room will pitch their organization or project idea. Each session will be chaired by a National Contact Point. The event will not be recorded. Major Projects Office Office of the Vice-President, Research & International University of Manitoba 1 (431) 294 7371 | mpo(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mpo@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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