Research Services - General Enquiries
Research Grants
Research Contracts
Research Compliance
Animal Care
Biosafety
Radiation Safety
Research Ethics Board
Partnerships and Innovation
Research Accounting
Communications
Procurement Services

Research Services - General Enquiries

For questions about the UPEI Researcher Portal, research security, and general enquiries.

General Enquiries Contact:

Jo Minx, Research Information Coordinator
jminx@upei.ca or researchservices@upei.ca  
902-566-0843

Research Grants

A research grant provides financial support for an individual or group of individuals (or a research centre or institute) to research a particular subject area or field. Although the research area may be defined, there are usually no conditions about the research directions. If you are applying for External Grant Funding, these are the basic steps to follow:  

Advise the Research Grants Coordinator of:  

• your intention to submit a funding application;  
• the name of the funder and program; and  
• the deadline for submission.  

For optional internal review (clarity, completeness, compliance with agency requirements, etc.), provide a draft of the submission to the Research Grants Coordinator no later than 10 working days before the funder's deadline.  

Research Grants Contact:

Leslie Cudmore, Research Grants Coordinator
lcudmore@upei.ca  
902-566-0709  

Research Contracts

Research Services is responsible for the primary coordination, negotiation, and administration of contract research agreements for UPEI. Researchers should seek the advice and assistance of Research Services before making any verbal commitments on contractual matters. Research Services will work with the researcher to negotiate a contract that will satisfy the research requirements in a manner which complies with the University's research policies. Research Service's early involvement will help streamline the review and signature process and help avoid delays.

Any agreement pertaining to research or involving a "6" account will need to be forwarded to and approved by Research Services.

Research Contracts Contact:  

Janice Murphy, Contracts and Funding Officer
janmurphy@upei.ca or researchcontracts@upei.ca  
902-894-2856

Research Compliance Certifications

Depending on the research, one or more research certification(s), such as ethics, animal care, biosafety and/or radiation safety, are often required. Refer questions to the specific committee contact or the Research Compliance Coordinator.

Research Compliance Contact:  

Stephanie Palmer, Research Compliance Coordinator
scpalmer@upei.ca or researchcompliance@upei.ca  
902-620-5104

Animal Care

The University Animal Care Committee has general responsibility for ensuring that the use of animals in research, teaching, and service at UPEI conforms to the rigorous ethical standards of the Canada Council on Animal Care.

Animal Care Contact:

Melissa Perry, ACC Administrative Assistant  
mperry@upei.ca  
902-566-0961

Biosafety

The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to incorporating health and safety practices governing all personnel working with biohazardous materials in research and teaching activities at UPEI, thereby protecting the safety of University faculty, staff, students, the public, animals and the environment. The Biosafety Committee reviews, amends and/or develops policies and procedures, reviews research and teaching-related applications for the use of biohazardous materials, and in conjunction with the UPEI Biosafety Officer, ensures that laboratories are certified and containment procedures and equipment monitored.

Biosafety Contact:

Rhoda Speare, Biosafety Officer
rspeare@upei.ca  
902-620-5071

Radiation Safety

The Radiation Safety Officer has general responsibility for ensuring that the use of radioactive materials at the University conforms to applicable standards. A radioisotope permit obtainable through the University Radiation Safety Officer is required for any work involving radioactive materials.  

Radiation Safety Contact:

Debra MacDonald, Radiation Safety Officer
debmacdonald@upei.ca  
902-566-0835

Research Ethics Board

The Research Ethics Board is responsible for administrating the approval process for using human participants in research at the University of Prince Edward Island. All research involving human participants conducted by faculty, staff or students affiliated with UPEI must be approved by the UPEI Research Ethics Board. Research Ethics is responsible for ensuring that UPEI is compliant with external research ethics guidelines and requirements.

Research Ethics Contact:  

Stephanie Palmer, Research Compliance Coordinator
scpalmer@upei.ca or researchcompliance@upei.ca  
902-620-5104

Research Navigation

Research Services administers the many elements of the research process. The Research Navigator develops resources that clearly communicate up-to-date and streamlined information. They also foster scholarly enrichment and community engagement through events and communication materials. The Research Navigator works with the Department of EDI and Human Rights and UPEI’s Canada Research Chairs to advance themes in the UPEI Strategic Research Plan and CRC EDI Action Plan.

Research Navigation Contact:

Julie VanLeeuwen, Research Navigator
jmvanleeuwen@upei.ca

Partnerships and Innovation

The Office of Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation (OCII) works directly with UPEI researchers to develop partnerships with industry, community organizations, and government agencies. The business development officers also identify, evaluate, protect, and commercialize the intellectual property which results from research.

Find the Business Development Officer responsible for each faculty.

Research Accounting

Research Accounting plays an integral role in supporting the research environment at UPEI by providing advice, financial accountability and ongoing management of all research funds. We work closely with researchers, administrative units, funding agencies and Research Services to ensure that funding guidelines and policies are followed. Research Accounting manages the post-award functions for all research grants and contracts at the University. Responsibilities include monitoring cash flows and expenditures, communicating with funding agencies and completing financial reporting.

Research Accounting Contact:

Melissa MacLaren, Assistant Manager, Research
mdmaclaren@upei.ca  
902-566-0456

Communications

Research Services, working with UPEI's Marketing and Communications department, coordinates communications, government relations, and media relations efforts that positively position research at UPEI. The Communications Officer is UPEI's outreach liaison to the external media and ensures that UPEI's Research story is heard locally, nationally and internationally.  

Communications Contact:

Anna MacDonald, Communications Officer
amacdonald@upei.ca 
902-566-0949

Procurement Services

At both the grant application and post-award stages, complete and competitive quotations must be obtained for the goods and services required. This is to ensure the costing is accurate, the best value for money is realized, and funder requirements are met. Procurement Services works with the researcher and supplier community to satisfy these requirements in accordance with proper processes while minimizing the administrative effort for the researcher. The researcher controls the specifications and makes the final decision. Procurement provides assistance in reaching these decisions.

Procurement Services Contact:

Carolyn Garro, Assistant Manager
cgarro@upei.ca  
902-566-0315