Navigating U of T’s Internal Grant Landscape – Jan 8, 2026

Session Description

In this information session, join the Black Research Network and the Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation for an information session about navigating U of T’s internal grant landscape.

The session will include key resources and tools to match your research goals and an overview of Connaught grants, including the recently announced Major Research Challenge for Black Researchers.

Facilitators:

• Micheal Hussey is the Research Funding Manager, Internal Programs at the Research Services Office. Michael oversees operational considerations for several key funding programs at the University of Toronto, including the Connaught Fund, the Federal Indirect Costs, MRPM, and the UTEA.
• Jeremy Knight is the Director, Research Development at the Research Services Office, where he leads a team that delivers grant proposal supports (e.g. editorial and peer reviews) and administers international (e.g. Horizon Europe, NIH), internal (e.g. Connaught Fund, Research Support Fund) and select institutional (e.g. CFREF) research programs.