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MMSF Research Operating Grant
Funding for Manitoba-based health researchers
Funding available
$ 45,000
Deadline
June 1, 2026
Opened February 2, 2026
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Manitoba Medical Service Foundation Research Operating Grant provides up to $45,000 per application for Manitoba-based health researchers. It supports scientific, educational, and other activities that maintain and improve the health of Manitoba residents, including equipment and special travel expenses.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- The advancement of scientific, educational, and other activities in the maintenance and improvement of the health of the residents of Manitoba
- Medical, health and wellness related research proposals
Documents Needed
- Letters of support from each Mentor(s), Collaborator(s) and any partnering agencies, including a mentorship plan
- An accurate translation issued by the primary investigator or a member in good standing of a provincial or territorial organization of translators and interpreters in Canada for any applications and related materials submitted in a language other than English
- The complete application form with all signatures
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Manitoba-based researchers in the health field
- Researchers from post-secondary institutions in Manitoba
- Residents and Clinical Fellows
- Researchers within five years of their first independent research-related appointment
- Experienced researchers within five (5) years from the completion date of their new training, where the research relates to that training
Who is not eligible
- MMSF Board members
- Postdoctoral fellows
- Research associates
- Research affiliates
- Applicants with prior MMSF operating grant funding as PI, except eligible residents and clinical fellows later applying as independent researchers
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries for research, technical, and administrative support
- Materials and supplies
- Equipment, when justified
- Travel in special circumstances for field work or facility use
- Other project-related expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Attendance at conferences, meetings and symposia
- Institutional costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- The panel will evaluate and grade applications based on a category and project point scale
- Recommendations for funding will be made to the Board of Directors for final approval by the Awards Assessment Committee based upon panel scoring and availability of funds
- The Shaun Lamoureux Best Overall Award is based on the quality of the MMSF written operating grant application, oral presentation, response to questions, the external reviewer’s comments, and the resulting overall adjudication score of the subcommittee panel
- The Kerry Bittner Communication Award is based on the quality of the oral/visual presentation to the adjudication sub-committee
How to apply
- Applicants should read the accompanying guidelines, criteria and instructions carefully before completing this application form
- Application submission should be ONE COMPLETE PDF DOCUMENT ONLY which includes all sections of the application
- Applicants are to submit the complete application form with all signatures to info@mmsf.ca by 4:00 pm on June 1
- If June 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline extends to 4:00 pm on the next business day
- Ensure that you receive a confirmation email from the MMSF Administrative Assistant that your application has been received by the application deadline
Processing and Agreement
- All eligible applicants must attend an interview with an Award Review Panel
- During the interview, applicants will be required to give a summary of their project followed by answering questions from the panel
- A written external review is requested for each applicant, and if received, it will be considered in the adjudication process
- Recommendations for funding will be made to the Board of Directors for final approval by the Awards Assessment Committee based upon panel scoring and availability of funds, and decision letters will be sent to all applicants following the December Board meeting
- The successful applicant is required to submit a final report within six (6) months of completion of the project or the end of the funding period, and any changes in methodology or timelines should be approved by the MMSF
Additional information
- Applications submitted in another language must include an accurate English translation.
- Reviews, grant agreements, interviews, and correspondence are conducted in English.
- Applicants should submit one complete PDF application.
- Letters of support are required from mentors, collaborators, and partner agencies.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MMSF Research Operating Grant Program
What is the MMSF Research Operating Grant?
The Manitoba Medical Service Foundation Research Operating Grant provides up to $45,000 per application for Manitoba-based health researchers. It supports scientific, educational, and other activities that maintain and improve the health of Manitoba residents, including equipment and special travel expenses.
How much funding can be received?
MMSF Research Operating Grant Funds up to $45,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 1, 2026.
Who is eligible for the MMSF Research Operating Grant program?
To be eligible for the MMSF Research Operating Grant program, you must:
Applicants must be residents of Manitoba
Researchers within five years of their first independent research-related appointment qualify
Experienced researchers within five (5) years of completing additional training may qualify when the research relates to that training
What expenses are eligible under MMSF Research Operating Grant?
The advancement of scientific, educational, and other activities in the maintenance and improvement of the health of the residents of Manitoba
Medical, health and wellness related research proposals
Who can I contact for more information about the MMSF Research Operating Grant?
You can contact Manitoba Medical Service Foundation (MMSF) by email at info@mmsf.ca or by phone at 204.788.6801.
Where is the MMSF Research Operating Grant available?
The MMSF Research Operating Grant program is available the province of Manitoba.