• the most complete work-in-progress draft available and
• the following information:

Dear ADRs and RLOs,

As we approach peak NSERC competition season, I’m writing to request that units remind researchers about the minimal process for when they’re a co-applicant on a Research Tools & Instruments grant application.

Most institutions hosting an RTI application require partner institutions to confirm eligibility and participation approval of researchers involved in advance of the deadline (often an email or signature).

To ensure I can manage these during this high-volume season, requests for signature and/or approval can be sent directly to me (Andrea.Craig@umanitoba.ca) for a 7-business day deadline of 16 October 2025 with:

• the most complete work-in-progress draft available and
• the following information:

PI and Host Institution:

UManitoba Co-Investigator(s):

Sponsor, Program: NSERC Research Tools & Instruments

Title:

A FAAF isn’t required. If a CCV is provided, I’ll gladly review that for compliance with NSERC guidelines.

Kind thanks for your assistance with this, and my best wishes for a smooth and successful Discovery season!

Warmly,

Andrea

Dear ADRs and RLOs,

Please share with your units, as appropriate, the following program information and resources, in addition to the webinar announcement (How to Complete the RTI application) from NSERC for the Research Tools & Instruments grant program.

RTI Info

Program information links (full instructions, program criteria, eligibility, etc.) and resources (this memo, best practices document) can be found on the ORS Intranet site here: https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePages/natural-sciences-and-engineering-research-council-of-canada-nserc.aspx#research-tools-and-instruments-%28rti%29-grant-program

·            The internal deadline this year for NSERC RTI applications is Monday, 6 October 2025. The deadline to submit to NSERC is Monday, 27 October by 4:30pm.

·            UM Funding Opportunities Database entry can be found at this link: https://research.ad.umanitoba.ca/mrt/pubapp/umfo_view.php?id=3157

RTI Support from VPRIO   

Sent on behalf of Dr Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International), please find attached the memorandum outlining cash support available for RTI applications requesting >$100k. This support is available on a matching basis with faculties that also commit to providing funds to their applicant researchers (conditional on success).

If your unit will be providing cash support to be matched by VPRIO, please share the attached memo with researchers in your units. Written confirmation of your support can be sent with their FAAF package on 6 October or emailed directly to me (Andrea.Craig@umanitoba.ca).

RTI Webinar

Please share the details below for this year’s English and French sessions for How to Complete the RTI Application webinar, hosted by NSERC. Pre-registration is not required.

NSERC asks potential participants to please view the pre-recorded videos prior to attending a live Q&A session, as the material presented in the videos will not be repeated. Additional links to program material, such as the Peer Review Manual, are given below.

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Researchers are welcome to reach out to me directly at any time with questions about this program.

If I can be of any further assistance or information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Warm regards,

Andrea

Please visit the NSERC intranet page for the current program information, deadlines and resources. Also, the latest version of the FAAF and step-by-step instructions are available on both the ORS website and the intranet.

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(Le français suit)

NSERC offers a series of pre-recorded videos followed by Q&A sessions which are meant to assist the research community on how to complete an application using the Research Portal and the NSERC Canadian Common CV (CCV). You will find below the pre-recorded videos as well as the dates for these upcoming Q&A sessions.

Pre-registration is required to attend the Q&A sessions. The sessions will be open 15 minutes in advance. Considering the high attendance to our Q&A sessions, NSERC staff may not have time to respond to all individual questions during the sessions. Any additional questions should be directed to our support team at NSERC Discovery.

We ask that you view the pre-recorded videos prior to attending a Q&A session, as the material presented in the videos will not be repeated.

Research Tools and Instruments application

In preparation, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the following documents:

·         RTI program description which includes the Peer Review Manual and Frequently Asked Questions

·         Instructions for Completing an RTI Application

Consult the Q&A sessions page to learn about upcoming sessions.

Thank you

Program Operations and Change Management Unit

Research Grants and Scholarships

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

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