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About the Office of Research Services

The Office of Research Services (ORS) oversees all research and scholarly activity at 51±¾É«. Our goal is to assist researchers in obtaining the resources necessary for pursuing their research activities and to help them grow their research programs. We assist 51±¾É« researchers throughout all the stages of applying for and administering research funding, including:

• Identifying sources of research grants, contracts and fellowship funds.
• Assisting with grant, contract and award applications, including budget preparation and justification.
• Advising on application strategies, procedures and deadlines.
• Providing information regarding funding agency policies.
• Assisting researchers in building partnerships with industry, community organizations, charitable organizations and government.
• Assisting in matters concerning intellectual property and commercialization of research.
• Assisting with knowledge mobilization planning in grant applications and implementing these plans in research programs.
• Overseeing the compliance and financial reporting functions for externally funded research grants.
• Working with 51±¾É«’s External Relations team to communicate and publicize research.

Our office also provides support to 51±¾É«’s Research Ethics Board, Animal Care Committee and Administrative Research review. We also ensure compliance with laboratory biosafety guidelines for research involving biohazards and radioactive materials.

Annual Reports

• ORS Annual Report 2023/24
• ORS Annual Report 2022/23
• ORS Annual Report 2020/21
• ORS Annual Report 2019/20