Dear all,

* Here are updates on available funding opportunities. *

* 1. Research Connections * The Research Connections granthttps://researchmanitoba.ca/research-connections/ https://researchmanitoba.ca/research-connections/ provides funding for creating Manitoba research-related events. Funding provided is a maximum of $7,500, with an additional $2,500 available for events taking place in the Northern Manitoba region. * UM Internal Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 * Agency Application Deadline: May 22, 2026 *

* 2. The Mitacs webinarhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/using-mitacs-programs-to-strengthen-global-partnerships-and-success-tickets-1980562264047?aff=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order_payment_confirm&ref=eemailordconf&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_term=viewevent is scheduled to discuss how Accelerate and the Globalink Research Award can be used to develop European collaborations aligned with Horizon Europe Pillar II priorities. * Date: Feb 10, 2026 (12:00 to 1:00 pm) *

* 3. Horizon Europe *

* - HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-03https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-12-missions_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf: By fishers, for fishers: co-management of marine and freshwaters ecosystems and resources. Projects will develop adaptive co-management approaches to reconcile fisheries with the environmental sustainability, ensuring the long-term viability of both marine and/or freshwater ecosystems and local livelihoods. * UM Internal Application Deadline: September 2, 2026 * Agency Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 *

* - HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-02https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/h: Addressing aquatic pollution and biodiversity loss through nature positive solutions from source to sea. The projects will test and assess upscale potential for combinations of approaches to reduce nutrient, chemical, plastic including microplastic pollution, considering together functionally connected freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems. * UM Internal Application Deadline: September 2, 2026 * Agency Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 *

* 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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