Dear all,

Here are updates on available funding opportunities.
1. UM Internal Funding opportunities (FAAFs are NOT required for internal grant applications)

UM/SSHRC Explore Grants Program – funding up to $10,000 (*NEW Increased Funding Limit*)

Provides support for small-scale research projects in the social sciences and humanities. Open to researchers in SSHRC-supported activities. Successful applicants who do not hold a SSHRC grant will be expected to apply to the next appropriate SSHRC program competition normally within one year of the expiration of their UM/SSHRC Explore grant. UM/SSHRC Explore grant-holders who do not submit an application to a SSHRC competition within this timeframe may be ineligible from applying for future UM/SSHRC Explore funds.

UM/SSHRC Exchange Grants Program – 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.

Stimulates and supports the growth of research at the university. April competition is for Established Faculty only.
Successful applicants, who do not hold a Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC) grant, are expected to apply to the next appropriate Tri-Agency (CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC) program competition normally within one year of the expiration of their URGP grant. URGP grant-holders who do not submit an application to a Tri-Agency competition within this timeframe may be ineligible from applying for future URGP funds.
The submission deadline for UM Internal Funding is April 1, 2026.
2. Horizon Europe

Decontaminate and bioremediate aquatic pollution includes environmentally safe, locally-adaptable solutions for the bioremediation and decontamination of aquatic pollution in rivers, lakes, coasts, groundwater and at sea, including removal processes, management of degradation processes. Total Funding Available: €23M for 3 grants of €7-8M each

Stage 1 Internal Application Deadline: March 26, 2026

Stage 1 Agency Application Deadline: April 16, 2026 by 5:00 pm CET (Brussels)

Stage 2 Internal Application Deadline: September 2, 2026

Stage 2 Agency Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 by 5:00 pm CET (Brussels)
Horizon Europe has published its official 2026-27 work programs. Visit the UM Horizon Europe Funding Opportunities Intranet page for more information, including a listing of calls by deadline. If you’re interested in applying to Horizon Europe, contact the Major Projects Office.

Pls let me know if you require any additional information, and have a great week.
Best regards,
Sadia
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Sadia Ishaq Ph.D. (she/her)

Research Facilitator

Dean’s Office

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
University of Manitoba

496 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB | R3T2N2
sadia.ishaq@umanitoba.ca

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