Research Strategy & Management

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Secure Innovation: What UofT Founders Need to Know to Protect Their Start-ups – Jan. 29, 2026

January 29 2026 @ 11:00 am

In today’s ever-changing geopolitical landscape, understanding evolving government policies and frameworks is crucial for maintaining a competitive and secure innovation ecosystem and submitting successful grant applications. Join the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI)’s Research Security Team (RST) for a webinar designed for founders, entrepreneurs and academic researchers seeking: • Up-to-date information onMore

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NSERC Create Information Session – Feb. 20, 2026

February 20 2026 @ 10:00 am

The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is hosting a webinar on the upcoming NSERC CREATE competition for the University of Toronto community. This session will feature a faculty panel comprised of recent members of the CREATE NSERC Review Committee. Panelists will provide a window into the adjudication process and will share their experiencesMore

Relevant CRIS Programs & Resources

Strategies for Success

This series of faculty panels focuses on high-volume and strategically important funding opportunities. Using a peer-to-peer model, researchers share advice on grant application development gained from participating on adjudication panels and their own successful applications.

CIHR Project Grant: Strategies for Success
Session Slides | Video Recording
SSHRC Insight Grant: Strategies for Success
Session Slides | Video Recording
NSERC Discovery Grant: Strategies for Success
Key Takeaways | Session Slides | Video Recording
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) – Exploration
Key Takeaways |Session Slides | Video Recording

Project Management

Effective research project management is essential to maximize efficiency and deliver on highly impactful outcomes.

Research Project Management Resources:

Project Management for Research (Webinar Recordings)
Deliverable-Based Gantt Chart Schedule (Template)
Tracking Sheets (Template)
Work Breakdown Structure (Template)

CRIS Connects

CRIS Connects is a monthly virtual drop-in session for the research community to ask questions, learn from peers, and find more resources available at U of T.

Faculty Writing Accelerator: Crafting Competitive Grant Proposals for any Discipline

Designed for faculty seeking to refine and elevate their grant proposal writing skills, this program features expert guest speakers, peer-to-peer working sessions and dedicated co-writing time. Over eight weeks, participants will engage with proven strategies and hands-on exercises to craft persuasive, fundable proposals, navigate funding agency expectations, and strategically position their research projects for maximum impact and fundability.