Brandon University is pleased to announce that it has received $591,354.00 in funding from the Government of Canada's Research Support Fund (RSF) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This investment, increased by $34,070 from 2025-26, reinforces the University's commitment to providing a robust and supportive research environment for faculty and students.
The Research Support Fund is a vital federal initiative, administered jointly by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The RSF assists Canadian post-secondary institutions by offsetting the indirect, or "hidden," costs of federally funded research, such as the management and administration of research services.
At Brandon University, the RSF funding will continue to support the operations of the Office of the Vice-President (Research & Graduate Studies), particularly by funding the majority of salaries for the staff who manage BU's research administration.
"The RSF plays a vital role in enabling us to build the capacity needed to better serve our researchers," added Kerry Murkin, Manager, Research Services. "From grant administration to compliance, the RSF makes it possible for our team to meet the ever expanding and changing requirements of the Tri-Agency."
This year's RSF allocation also supports a new addition to the Office of the Vice-President (Research & Graduate Studies): Dr. Faye Noohi has joined the team as Research Compliance & Policy Officer. In this role, Dr. Noohi focuses on research governance and policy development. This includes research integrity and adherence to the Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research, and institutional alignment with regulatory requirements.
"This year's RSF award reflects the continued growth of BU's research enterprise," said Dr. Bernadette Ardelli, Vice-President (Research & Graduate Studies). "It allows us to keep investing in the people and infrastructure that support our researchers, so faculty and students can stay focused on the work that matters most: advancing knowledge."
