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RGILSRESEARCH GRANT IN LIEU OF SALARYPurposeValueNo established maximumfor those on study leave.The amount of non-leavegrants will normally be limitedto 10,000 (for any 12-monthperiod, which includes normalassigned duties).The grant cannot exceed50% of the remaining calendaryear’s salary for those NOTon study leave.The grant may not be largerthan 50% of the amount ofunpaid salary, less benefits,remaining in the calendaryear at the time of approval.Designed by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Canadian Universitiesto allow researchers to use their personal income (University salary)to carry out research. Through an RGILS, the CRA provides tax reliefwhen a researcher incurs research costs from personal income.General Information Non-leave grants are effective within one calendar year only. Only one RGILS may be held at any one time. Awards made under this program will be treated as T4A income. Applications must be submitted in advance of the proposedstart date of the project. Applications must be approved before costs are incurred.The award holder is responsible for reporting the income to theCRA and declaring eligible expenditures against the grant.Guidelines and ConditionsApplication DeadlineRead Income Tax Folio S1-F2-C3: Scholarships, Research Grants and OtherEducation Assistance; contact the CRA or your tax advisor for more information.January 15, June 15,September 15This program CANNOT be used to cover costs associated with degree completion orprojects directed towards teaching, or for the development of teaching-related skills.Competition ResultsThere is no guarantee the University’s interpretation of the applicant’s eligibilityand deductions will be acceptable to the CRA. The individual should maintaindetailed records and consult their tax advisor and/or the CRA as appropriate.February 15, July 15,October 1514 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG

Guidelines and Conditions (Continued)Ineligible ExpensesApplicants are reminded that the grant funds are NOT consideredsalary; they constitute a research grant subject to the conditions ofthe RGILS and University research policies. Salary to the researcher. Travel costs of spouse and/or children.The University’s role is limited to awarding the RGILS. Questionsregarding the interpretation of the eligibility of deductions submittedby the individual to the CRA will be resolved directly between theindividual and the CRA.Notification of AwardEligible ExpensesIn general, all direct costs of research, which have beenadequately justified, will be accepted in the internal reviewmechanism. These may include:Travel and subsistence: Economy airfare should be quoted - more costly modesof transport must be justified. Only the costs of traveling between the applicant’s homeand the research location are eligible. Brief field trip costsmay be eligible. University policy regarding per diem andaccommodation apply. After 10 days in any one location, the researcher is deemed tobe sojourning. Note section 33 of the CRA Bulletin IT-75R4.The applicant and the Payroll Department will be notified if the grantis awarded. The grant will be reported as a “research grant” on theappropriate income tax forms. Grants will be shown as a separate line(Research) on your pay stub.The University will not make any alterations with regard to salarypayments already made to the applicant at the time of the approvalof the award. Grants awarded under this program are consideredas taxable income. The Grant will be considered as T4A income taxpurposes and the University will provide a T4A form.On Leaving The University of WinnipegIf the salary of the researcher ceases at any point duringthe term of this award, the grant arrangement will terminate.The salary and grant will then be reconciled between theUniversity and the researcher.Salaries for research assistants: Grantees should consult section 30 of the CRA Bulletin IT-75R4for information on the responsibilities associated with the hiringof research personnel. Materials and supplies as they relate to the research project. Purchase of equipment as it relates to the research.RESEARCH – POLICIES & PROCEDURES 15

RWCRESEARCH WORKSHOP & CONFERENCE GRANTPurposeValueUp to 2,000Application DeadlineJanuary 15, June 15,September 15To promote research development, linkages, and knowledgemobilization among disciplines and across institutions and sectors.General InformationResearch Workshop & Conference Grants will cover such costsas communication, travel, and research assistance.Workshop/Conference must be held at The University of Winnipeg.Competition ResultsApplicants may only receive one Research Workshop & ConferenceGrant per fiscal year.February 15, July 15,October 15Workshops must have a well-defined research theme, be invitational,require no registration fees, and produce a concrete deliverable.Conferences must have one or more defined themes relevant toscholarly research issues in a particular field and be open to allinterested and qualified researchers, i.e., involve a call for papers(though it is recognized that keynote speakers may be invited).Conferences must charge registration fees and must not be anassociation’s annual meeting.16 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG

TGTRAVEL GRANTPurposeValueTo support the professional advancement of researchers and raise the profile of theUniversity by covering the costs associated with travel to conferences and meetings.Up to 1,250 (Canada),up to 1,500 (Continental USA),and up to 2,000 (International).Eligible meetings are those in which the researcher is presenting/disseminating theirresearch findings, rather than a meeting in which the researcher is learning newresearch tools or discussing potential research ideas/projects with collaborators.Application DeadlineGeneral InformationMarch 15, September 15Applications may be made to any of the of the four annual competitions, but eachapplicant may only be awarded one Travel Grant per fiscal year. Dates are based ondate of application, not on date of travel.Competition ResultsApril 15, October 15Applicants must be active participants in research dissemination at a conference.Travel must occur after the competition deadline to be eligible.Priority will be given to applicants who are invited by conference organizers topresent a paper or keynote address at the conference, present a paper/poster,or participate in a significant role.Eligible ExpensesEligible expenses may include airfare/transportation, accommodation, conferenceregistration fees, and subsistence.Travel Grants will be awarded based on the following criteria: The excellence of the research, as shown in the grant application. The relevance of the conference to the applicant’s current research. The level of involvement of the applicant in the conference. The quality and prestige of the conference. The Departmental Research Committee and Department Chair’s evaluations ofthe application.The University Travel Policy regulations apply to all travel funded by the UniversityResearch Committee.RESEARCH – POLICIES & PROCEDURES 17

UW-USRA-HSUNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS,HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCESPurposeValue 5,000Application DeadlineMay 15The USRA-HS program provides financial support to Humanities and Social Sciencesundergraduate students wishing to spend a period of time in a research setting.These awards are intended to stimulate the interest of undergraduate studentsin research in the Social Sciences or Humanities, and encourage them to pursuegraduate studies and a research career. The number of awards available may varyfrom year to year.General InformationCompetition ResultsStudents may only receive two UW-USRA-HS awards throughout their academic career.June 15Awards may be held at any time of the year where permitted by the student’sacademic program, and may commence at a date mutually agreeable to thestudent, supervisor, and the University.Duration of AwardMinimum of one monthThe student must work under the supervision of a tenured or tenure-track facultymember with an established research track record, actively engaged in research atthe time of application and for the duration of the award.EligibilityRecipients must be engaged full-time in research and development activities duringtenure of their award.Be registered as full time studentsin an eligible undergraduateprogram in the Social Sciences orHumanities at UWinnipeg.With permission from the research supervisor, an award recipient may register for amaximum of six hours of course credit while holding this award.Have completed at least 30 credithours and have at least 18 credithours remaining to completetheir Bachelor’s degree.Have obtained a cumulative gradepoint average of at least 3.0 (B).18 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEGThis funding is not to be used for current course-related research projects.Application ProceduresApplication forms are available on the Research Office website ch.htmlSubmit the application, transcript (WebAdvisor transcript acceptable), supervisor’sletter of support, departmental letter of support, and supervisor’s six-year researchgrant and publication history to the Research Office.

USRTGUNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH TRAVEL GRANTPurposeValueTo support undergraduate student research travel.Up to 750General InformationApplication DeadlineApplicants may only be awarded one Undergraduate Student Research TravelGrant per fiscal year. Dates are based on date of application, not on date of travel.May 15Students may only receive two Undergraduate Student Research Travel Grantsthroughout their academic career.Competition ResultsStudents must work under the supervision of a tenured or tenure-track facultymember with an established research track-record.June 15Travel must occur after the application is submitted to be eligible.EligibilityEligible expenses include: airfare/transportation, accommodation, and subsistence.Must be registeredas a full-time student.Application ProceduresHave completed at least 30credit hours.Application forms are available on the Research Office website ch.htmlHave obtained a cumulative gradepoint average of at least 3.0 (B).Submit the application, supervisor’s letter of support, and departmental letter ofsupport to the Research Office.The University Travel Policy regulations apply to this grant.RESEARCH – POLICIES & PROCEDURES 19

APPLICATION AND VETTING PROCEDURESApplicant ResponsibilitiesWHEN APPLYING FOR: Distinguished Faculty Travel Awards Major Research Grants Travel GrantsSubmit the appropriate, completed application form to the Department Chairand Departmental Research Committee for formal approval, as per theapplication requirements. Contact the Research Office with any questionsabout the application procedure.Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for funding.For Interdisciplinary Programs, departmental evaluation is provided by the ProgramCommittee. Department Chair’s comments are provided by the Program Coordinator.Departmental/Program evaluation must include an assessment of: The impact of the research; The applicant’s ability to carry out the project; The benefits expected to accrue from this work; and How the regular duties of the applicant are to be handled in the event of aresearcher’s absence.Vetting ProceduresApplications are forwarded to the Research Committee members for review. Fundingdecisions are based on the feedback of all committee members, according to theguidelines of The University of Winnipeg’s Research Manual: Policies and Procedures.The applicant is notified of the funding decision by the Research Office, after which theFinancial Services Office will open a research grant account for the successful applicant.A researcher may postpone his/her ethics approval application (if required) until afterthe research grant application has been approved. Funds will not be made availableuntil ethics approval has been obtained. See Research Ethics & Integrity, page 27.Any substantive changes in expenses or research direction must have the priorapproval of the Research Office.20 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG

Applicant ResponsibilitiesWHEN APPLYING FOR: Discretionary Grants Knowledge Mobilization andCommunity Impact Grant Partnership Development Grants Research Grants in Lieu of Salary Research Workshop andConference GrantSubmit the appropriate, completed application form to the Research Office.Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for funding.Vetting ProceduresTwo Research Committee members review each application. The funding decisionis made based on their review, according to the guidelines of the Research Manual:Policies and Procedures. The guiding principle in evaluating applications for thesegrants is embodied in the question, “Is it a reasonable research proposal and one whichthe applicant is qualified to undertake?” If it is not, further information may be required.Knowledge Mobilization and Community Impact Grants are reviewed by a stand-alonefive person committee that includes one non-university community representative. Thefunding decision is based on their review, according to the guidelines of the ResearchManual: Policies and Procedures. The guiding principle in evaluating applications for thisgrant is embodied in the question, “Is it a feasible knowledge mobilization activity that willhelp communicate results of completed research to a broad audience?”The applicant is notified of the funding decision by the Research Office, after which theFinancial Services Office will open a research grant account for the successful applicant.A researcher may postpone his/her ethics approval application (if required) until afterthe research grant application has been approved. Funds will not be made availableuntil ethics approval has been obtained. See Research Ethics & Integrity, page 27.Any substantive changes in expenses or research direction must have the priorapproval of the Research Office.Research Grant in Lieu of Salary applications are reviewed by the ResearchCommittee Chair and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. The applicantis notified of the funding decision by the Research Office. As this grant is theconversion of salary into research funds, the Payroll Office is notified and adjusts thesalary and pay of the applicant accordingly. A research grant account is not createdfor this grant program.RESEARCH – POLICIES & PROCEDURES 21

SUPPORT OF RESEARCH - GENERAL INFORMATIONEligibilityUWFA Collective Agreement, Regular Academic Staff (RAS)The Research Committee will consider funding requests in support of research fromeligible University of Winnipeg Faculty Association (UWFA) Members, as definedby theCollective Agreement, RAS, including the following: Faculty/Counselormembers; Librarian members; and Instructor or Coach members whose letters ofemployment include a research obligation.Pre-PhD ApplicantsUWFA Members without a PhD are eligible for funding by the Research Committeeas per the UWFA Collective Agreement, RAS. Research proposals will be evaluatedwith all others and judged on qualitative grounds. The Research Committee will notsupport research that is undertaken in partial fulfillment of the requirements for ahigher degree. This includes research in direct fulfillment of degree requirements orpreliminary work for such research.Special CasesThere are some special cases for which eligibility may include: UWFA Members who do not have a contractual research obligation. Tenured Faculty without a research obligation in their contract. Part-time teaching Faculty appointed on a continuing basis. Faculty with shared appointments with the University of Manitoba (minimum50% appointment at UW), and others as determined by the Research Committee. Others on a case-by-case basis, as decided by the Research Committee.Ineligibility Academic administrators and Members of UWFA excluded from UWFA,by virtue of their appointment, by election to the Board of Regents. Teaching Faculty who are not UWFARAS Members. Applicants who cease to be employeesof The University of Winnipeg during thetenure of the grant.OtherThe following are eligible for funding support on a non-priority basis: Former Faculty holding an emeritus position. Senior Scholars (see The University’s policy).22 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG

Funding PrioritiesRanking ApplicationsIn approving research proposals, the Research Committee willpursue the following goals, in order of priority:The Committee recognizes that research direction varies amongdisciplines and will judge requests based on the excellence of theproposed research and the need for project funding.1.To support applications that exhibit excellence.2.To support initial requests from junior faculty whose researchactivities are developing and becoming established, in order thatthey may obtain support from external granting agencies.3.To support scholars whose applications have ranked highly incompetitions conducted by major national granting councilsbut who have not been funded because there were insufficientfunds available. The purpose of these grants is to enhance ascholar’s chances of subsequently obtaining external funding.4.To support high quality research for which other funding sourcesare not available due to either the project’s small scale or stageof development.5.To support established projects in conjunction with externalsupport or during periods when external support has beenwithdrawn for reasons unrelated to the merit of the project orthe researcher’s conduct.6.To assist in the fulfillment of The University of Winnipeg’scommitment to support major/institutional research projects andresearch chairs such as the Canada Foundation for Innovation,Canada Research Chairs, and other prestigious awards.In evaluating all req

University of Winnipeg WebGrants application system found at: https://grants-web.uwinnipeg.ca/index.do Undergraduate Student Research Support for undergraduate student research is provided by two funding programs offered through The University of Winnipeg Research Committee and/or Research Office: