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Research Strategy & Management

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Upcoming Training & Events

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New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration 2026: Strategies for Success – Jul. 29, 2026

July 29 2026 @ 10:30 am

The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is hosting a webinar for the University of Toronto community on the upcoming New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) - Exploration 2026 competition.  

The objective of the Exploration stream is to support interdisciplinary research that is high-risk and high-reward. Researchers are encouraged to propose projects that Read More of New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration 2026: Strategies for Success – Jul. 29, 2026

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NSERC Discovery Grant: Strategies for Success – Sept. 16, 2026

September 16 2026 @ 10:30 am

The Centre for Research & Innovation Support, in collaboration with the Research Services Office, is hosting a webinar on the upcoming 2026 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grant program for the University of Toronto community. 
This session will feature a faculty panel of recent members of the Discovery Evaluation Committees Read More of NSERC Discovery Grant: Strategies for Success – Sept. 16, 2026
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NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grant: Strategies for Success – Sept. 18, 2026

September 18 2026 @ 10:30 am

The Centre for Research & Innovation Support, in collaboration with the Research Services Office, is hosting a webinar on the upcoming 2026 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grant program for the University of Toronto community.  

This session will feature a faculty panel of recent members of Read More of NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grant: Strategies for Success – Sept. 18, 2026

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Drawing across the Disciplines: Fieldwork Webinar – Nov. 4, 2026

November 4 2026 @ 10:30 am

The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) presents the next session in the Drawing Across the Disciplines series. In this session, we explore Fieldwork. A defining feature of many different disciplines, fieldwork can, and does, mean a variety of things for researchers. We will explore how scholars define fieldwork from where it Read More of Drawing across the Disciplines: Fieldwork Webinar – Nov. 4, 2026

Browse the CRIS Calendar for more offerings!

Relevant CRIS Programs & Resources

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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. 

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Project Management

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

Research Project Management Resources:

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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.

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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. 

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