Office of Applied Research Services
The Office of Applied Research Services (OARS) within Research Partnerships & Innovation (RPI) leads the administration of applied research at RRC Polytech, providing expertise, enabling opportunities for researchers and partners, and driving applied research excellence.
OARS supports the operations and administration of applied research across the college including:
- Overseeing pre-award proposal processes and ensuring adherence to institutional and funding agency policies and requirements.
- Directing and overseeing internal submission and review of research grants and authorizes grant proposals and budget submissions to external funders.
- Overseeing and administering the Research Support Fund (RSF) and General Research Fund (GRF) and oversees transfer requests
- Advising researchers on available provincial and federal (including tri-agency) funding programs, reviewing criteria, eligibility, and submission requirements
- Overseeing the overall administration of research within RRC Polytech
- Providing liaison and guidance to industry and community partners regarding expertise, facilities, funding, and agreements
- Advising researchers on research policies and best practices including R-series policies, REB and OCAP requirements, research security and research data management, TAGFA requirements, project accounting and reporting, research agreement types and uses.
- Overseeing research metrics and KPIs reporting and metrics tracking
- Providing letters of support for research collaborations, and nominations to research awards
- Supporting and facilitating student applied research projects
The applied research priority focus areas that have been identified as a result of the planning process, are synergistic between RRC Polytech’s current and developing research strengths and the socioeconomic needs of its communities.
The areas identified are:
- Advanced Design & Manufacturing
- Clean Technology with focus on EV and Buildings
- Digital Technology
- Health, Nutrition & Social Sciences
Funding and Resources
Resources for Researchers
Opportunities for Red River College Polytechnic faculty and staff interested in pursuing applied research are posted as they become available.
Please contact us if you are interested in applying for any of these opportunities or with one you have identified yourself.
Funding Opportunities
Red River College Polytechnic has access to college-related government grants to foster innovation. Find out how we can help you and your organization tap into public funds to support your applied research projects.
Commercialization
Do you think your research has commercial potential? If so, please read over the Invention Disclosure Form, and make an appointment to see us to discuss your invention.
You do not have to fill out the Invention Disclosure Form prior to meeting with Applied Research. However, you should be prepared to answer the questions, as they will be asked during your disclosure meeting.
Check out the Applied Research flowchart for an explanation of the Applied Research commercialization process.
Tools for Researchers
Researcher Guides
OARS has developed a Research Operations and Administration Guide (the Guide) to support RRC Polytech researchers and staff in navigating applied research processes (including pre-award process) and understanding RPI’s and RRC Polytech’s policies, practices, and administrative processes involving research.
Policies and Procedures
Red River College Polytechnic has developed a series of policies and procedures that apply to several research areas, including:
- Intellectual Property and Copyright
- Research Involving Human Subjects
- Integrity in Research and Scholarship
- Animal Care and Research
- Conflict of Interest in Research
- Student Rights in the Conduct of Research
- Research in the Yukon, North West Territories, and Nunavut
- Research Involving Biohazards and Radioactive Materials
- Applied Research Administration
- Approval to Forward an Application for Research Funds to an External Sponsor
- Recovery Costs of Research
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.