Research Support Fund (RSF)

The Research Support Fund (RSF) assists Canadian postsecondary institutions and their affiliated research hospitals and institutes with the expenses associated with managing the research funded by the three federal research granting agencies: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

Indirect Research Costs

Indirect research costs represent the operational expenses that, although they cannot be directly attributed to a specific research project or related to the execution of research work, are nonetheless essential to the overall support of research activities. These are general overhead costs common to several research projects, crucial for creating a research environment.

Among these costs, primarily related to research services and spaces, we can include:

  1. Administrative Costs: Include salaries of administrative staff, grant management, and accounting.
  2. Infrastructure: Comprises building maintenance and utilities, refurbishment and renovation of research spaces, and renewal of general equipment.
  3. Technology: Covers IT and telecommunications services and networks, research data management, as well as maintenance of computer equipment and software.
  4. Support Services: Encompasses libraries, legal and security support services, including ethical certification and intellectual property management, cleaning, etc.

These costs enable universities and their staff, including researchers, to fulfill their research mission.

Utilization of the Research Support Fund at RMC Saint-Jean

Royal Military College Saint-Jean (RMC Saint-Jean) is grateful for the support made possible through the Research Support Fund. For 2025-26, RMC Saint-Jean will receive $26,513 (indicative grant value). These funds will enable us to launch several initiatives to provide a better research environment. Here are some examples:

Management and administration of an institution's research enterprise

Most of the grant allocated by the Research Support Fund will be invested in research administrative services to consolidate the Research and Valorization Office, and to support research activities (e.g., grant application support, research workshops, etc.). The Research Support Fund will ensure sound grant management and improve processes related to the financial administration of research funds, in collaboration with the Office of the Comptroller, the Finance Department staff, and the Acquisition Department. The grant will also contribute to the professional development of research administration staff. Finally, the acquisition of a software license for research data management aims to ensure effective accountability.

Intellectual Property and Knowledge Mobilization

This category of expenditure focuses on showcasing the expertise of RMC Saint-Jean professors during a Research Valorization Week at the College in 2026.

Research Resources

Last year, with the Research Support Fund, we were able to maintain key documentary resources and acquire new ones, including subscriptions to important databases and scientific journals. A small portion of the 2025-26 grant will be dedicated to acquiring books and periodicals.

Research Facilities

The Research Support Fund will provide support for updating the research content and faculty profiles on the RMC Saint-Jean website.

Breakdown of Expenditures
Expenditure Category Notional Amount Notional Amount Used Percentage
Research Facilities $1,000 3.77 %
Research Resources $1,013 3.82 %
Management and administration of the institution's research enterprise $22,000 83 %
Regulatory requirements and accreditation $0 0 %
Intellectual property and knowledge mobilization $2,500 9.43 %
Total 26 513 $ 100 %
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