Manitoba
Research Chairs

The Manitoba Research Chair Awards support internationally recognized mid-career researchers who work as independent investigators in health research. The Awards are five year awards intended to increase the competitiveness of the individual investigator within a program of research.

To be eligible investigators must hold an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) or above in Manitoba when the award commences; must have between 5-10 years of independent research experience as of application deadline; and must devote at least 75% of their time to research.

Each award provides support up to $100,000 per year for five years, inclusive of benefits.

Applications for Manitoba Research Chair grants are to be made on the 2012 Manitoba Health Research Council Research Chair Grant electronic application form and includes the submission of a Common CV. A signed hardcopy of the application must also be submitted to the MHRC (dropped off at the office or postmarked by the application deadline date).

Eligibility

To be eligible, the principal applicant:

• Must hold an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) or above in Manitoba when the award commences;
• Must have between 5-10 years of independent research experience as of the application deadline;
• Must devote at least 75% of their time to research;
• Must have a doctorate and postdoctoral research experience, or equivalent research experience, or a professional degree (e.g. MD, DDS, DVM, BSc (Pharm)) with research training and expertise equivalent to that of a PhD with postdoctoral research experience;
• Must hold peer-reviewed operating funds as a principal investigator at the time of application;
• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident by start of award;
• Must be recommended by the appropriate Department Head/Director and Dean; and
• Must not simultaneously hold a Canada Research Chair or any other major salary award (greater than $60,000/year).

Application Instructions At-A-Glance

Before beginning an application, the MHRC strongly advises applicants download and review the following document and have it on-hand while completing the application eForm:

• 2012 MHRC Awards Guide

To create/update your Common CV, click here.

IMPORTANT - Please ensure that an UPDATED CCV is submitted to the eGMS as part of your 2012 MHRC application.

To view a list of ELIGIBLE EXPENSES, click here.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE MHRC ELECTRONIC GRANTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.