About Us

From large Tri-Council funded initiatives to small student-led projects, GPRC Research and Innovation provides project management and grants facilitation services to students and faculty undertaking research. We collaborate with industry and community to identify needs gaps and support economic development across the Peace Region and West Yellowhead service areas.

Services

Research Facilitation

We can help facilitate your research process from proposal development to project execution. Connect with us to access faculty expertise and mentorship, funding and other resources.

Innovation Support

We can connect you with to the right resources and take your innovative idea to the next level. Learn about our networks.

Intellectual Property Policy and Administration

We can help you navigate the world of intellectual property protection and management. We offer support with all GPRC-related intellectual property (including filing for and managing patents, copyright, trade secrets and trademarks.)

(For help with use of copyright held by others, contact the GPRC Digital Resources and Copyright Officer.)

Student Projects

If you are a student who is interested or currently engaged in applied research, entrepreneurship, or work-integrated learning, we can help you find funding, connect with faculty mentors and engage with the community. Learn more about student projects.

Industry and Community Partnerships

We welcome individuals interested in collaborating with GPRC on applied research, technology development, product commercialization, and other innovative ventures.

We also welcome industry partners on any of our existing GPRC research initiatives (learn more about Pollutants to Products, Community Enhancement Research, and the National Bee Diagnostic Centre).

Research Grants: Application and Management

There are several research grants available to GPRC faculty, students, and staff, as well as the GPRC community and industry partners. We can help you find the grant that is right for your project and advise your application process.

We partner with GPRC Financial Services to facilitate the reporting of institutional grant funds in compliance with GPRC policy and the requirements of the funder. Learn more here.

Ethical Conduct and Compliance

All GPRC research is undertaken in compliance with College and Tri-Council Policies and with the financial management requirements of the funder. Any questions about ethics compliance should be directed to the Research and Innovation office.