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 Programhttps://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePages/internal-funding-programs.aspx#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 Programhttps://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePages/internal-funding-programs.aspx#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.

* University Research Grants Program (URGPhttps://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePages/internal-funding-programs.aspx#um-sshrc-exchange-grants-program) – funding up to $10,000

* 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 pollutionhttps://research.ad.umanitoba.ca/mrt/pubapp/umfo_view.php?id=4219 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 Opportunitieshttps://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePages/Horizon-Europe-Open-Funding-Opportunities.aspx 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 * ---

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.camailto:Emmelia.Stainton@umanitoba.ca

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