eAwards is an institutional database allowing the research community to access their research portfolios for consultation and data extraction purposes.

To access eAwards for the first time you must create your eAwards profile:

For Internal Users: Select 'Create Account', accept the terms and conditions, select you have a uOttawa username and password and enter your username (which is the same as your uoAccess information (e.g. John Smith = jsmith). If you are unsure of your username you may log in to the uoZone (login required) for employees and your username will be listed in the first paragraph of the Password Management section. The password you will enter is the same as your Outlook email password. Please note that if you have a uOttawa.ca email address you must use it to create your account

IMPORTANT NOTE: Once the RE form is submitted you must print a copy and obtain the required signatures. Instructions on how to print the form will appear once the form is electronically submitted. Without the signed RE form, RMS cannot approve your request.

For assistance with login or any other issues regarding the RE Form, please do not hesitate to contact RMS by email. For all system issues, please contact the Information Technology’s Service Desk by completing a Service Desk Request or by telephone at extension 6555.

Research Toolbox

For more information on the eAwards system, please see the Pre-Award section in the Researcher’s Toolbox on VirtuO (uOttawa login required)
Researcher’s Toolbox

Contact us

Research Management Services

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Room 159
550 Cumberland St
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1N 6N5

Tel: 613-562-5841 
Fax: 613-562-5338

General support: [email protected]

Contract Support: [email protected]

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Research advisors

Be sure to contact your Faculty’s Research Advisors! They are a great resource and will help guide you in the administrative process of getting funding for your research. Check out your faculty’s homepage to find out more.