Please be aware that the following changes have been made to the Research Manual: Policies and Procedures:
Eligible Expenses
Equipment - includes research tools and instruments, software, and computers.
Note: The equipment must be justified in the proposal and integral to the research project.
Note: All computers MUST be purchased through The University of Winnipeg Technology Solutions Centre (TSC).
Final Report to the Research Office
Internal
A Final Report to the Research Office is expected to be completed at the end of a grant term. For internal Travel Grants this is 90 days from the return date, and for all other internal grants it is one year from the award date. If a Request to Carryover Funds has been approved, the Final Report is due at the end of the carryover term.
Applicants must ensure they indicate research results (e.g. publications, presentations) that have been supported by The University of Winnipeg.
External
A Final Report to the Research Office is expected to be completed at the end of a grant or contract term. It is expected that the Final Report will be submitted to the Research Office one month from the end of the term date.
Request to Carryover Funds
A Request for Carryover of Funds is required if a researcher is unable to complete the outlined project within the term of the grant (1 year). A request to carryover funds can be made on all internal funds, with the exception of Travel Grants. The maximum carryover is 12 months from the end of the original grant term, or two years from the award date. After this time, the grant will be closed. The Request to Carryover Funds form is available in the Research Office or on the website at www.uwinnipeg.ca.
Other
All funds must be spent on the precise items outlined in the original proposal. Any changes to the expenses MUST have the prior approval of the Research Office. Please call the Research Office for details on this process.