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CFI JELF: Strategies for Success – Oct. 29, 2025

Session Description

October 29, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is hosting an upcoming information session on strategies to develop a successful application to the Canada Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF).  

This session will feature faculty members at the University of Toronto who have recently been awarded a JELF and members of the Research Services Office. The Research Services Office will highlight recent trends in reviewer scores and feedback, including common weaknesses among unsuccessful applications, and will provide practical guidance on how to successfully address the JELF assessment criteria and enhance your chances of success. Participants will then have the opportunity to hear from faculty members who will share their experiences crafting successful proposals, including lessons learned and practical tips. A Q&A period will follow.

Details

Date:
October 29, 2025
Time:
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration Website:
https://cris.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6144

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the characteristics of a successful proposal andcommon pitfalls to avoid  
  • Identify strategies for crafting a strong proposal  
  • Be aware of additionalproposal development resources and supports that are available to applicants 

Additional Information

Speakers: 

  • Myrtede Alfred, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering 
  • Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, Assistant Professor, Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Andrea Gill, Director, Institutional Initiatives, Research Services Office, Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation
  • Golnaz Farhat, Research Development Officer, Research Services Office, Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation
  • Natasha Reis, Research Security Advisor, Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation 

Intended Audience: 

This information session is intended for: 

  • Researchers applying for an unaffiliated JELF in upcoming competitions 
  • Researchers developing new JELF applications or resubmitting previously unsuccessful applications 
  • Research administration staff in the academic divisions who support the JELF program 

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