Research Finance

Research Finance provides financial administrative support to the researchers and project personnel, with a focus on compliance, financial reporting, billing & collections and training.

Our department supports researchers to ensure all sponsored research and specific purpose funds comply with sponsor guidelines, university policies and accounting principles.

How we can help

• Serve as a valuable resource for the research community by interpreting and communicating sponsor guidelines, as well as VIU policies and procedures, for all sponsored research and specific purpose funds.
• Develop guidelines and processes that promote effective stewardship of sponsored research and specific purpose funds, helping to foster strong relationships with sponsors.
• Collaborate with Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity Office (SRCA) to act as a liaison between VIU researchers and sponsors, providing timely support to the research community. 
• Offer seamless support in preparing and submitting required financial reports to sponsors.
• Provide training opportunities to equip the researchers with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective management of all sponsored research and specific purpose funds.