BASF Open InnovationWith global revenues of 68.9 billion Euros in 2023, BASF continues to drive economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. This lecture will discuss BASF’s open innovation initiatives. Topics include how BASF approaches partnerships in innovation, core areas of focus for research, and how to protect IP and trade secrets in an […]

Module 2: Dual-Use Technologies: Know Your Research – Know your Partners – Assess the Risk The module elaborates on dual-use technologies and research with specific examples. These examples highlight the complex nature of dual-use technologies, and ways to recognize their sensitivities. The outcome of the module will enhance the understanding of dual-use nature of any […]

Module 2: Dual-Use Technologies: Know Your Research – Know your Partners - Assess the Risk The module elaborates on dual-use technologies and research with specific examples. These examples highlight the complex nature of dual-use technologies, and ways to recognize their sensitivities in a national security context. The outcome of the module will enhance the understanding […]

NSERC has just advised the research community of the upcoming webinar for the third edition of the NSERC Discovery Horizons pilot program. This short presentation of the program will precede a Q&A session. For more information please see the Research Alert.

Module 3: Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process The purpose of this presentation is to provide insight on the immigration process for international students and to explain how prospective applicants are security screened for admissibility. The presentation will provide an overview on the immigration forms, supporting documents and requirements for a study permit. The roles […]

Module 4: Know before you Export: Canada’s Export and Brokering Controls The presentation aims to increase your knowledge about Canada’s export controls regime, what is controlled and why; explain how research institutions and academia may be subject to export controls; show how to apply for an export permit; and provide a list of resources and […]

Research Connect is delighted to dedicate a unique and one of a kind webinar to an exclusive session with Dr. Thomas Hudson, with a focus on “Translating Science into Medicines.” Dr. Hudson is a Canadian Genome Scientist, a pioneer in mapping the human genome and internationally renowned for his work. He is a Senior Vice […]

Research Connect is delighted to dedicate a unique and one of a kind webinar to an exclusive session with Dr. Thomas Hudson, with a focus on “Translating Science into Medicines.” Dr. Hudson is a Canadian Genome Scientist, a pioneer in mapping the human genome and internationally renowned for his work. He is a Senior Vice […]

Webinar: New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration Grants 2024 In preparation for the NOI deadline,  all applicants interested in submitting a NOI, as well as the research administrators, are encouraged to participate in the upcoming webinars hosted by the sponsor. The webinar will be recorded and they will be made available along with the presentation […]

Join CANSSI Ontario for this year’s Distinguished Lecture Series in Statistical Sciences with: Susan Holmes, Professor, Department of Statistics, Stanford University. Susan Holmes has been working in non parametric multivariate statistics applied to Biology since 1985. She started her research career in France at the INRAE institute in Montpellier. She has taught at MIT, Harvard and […]

Do you support budgeting for research funding proposals? Do you wonder how these budgets are developed? This workshop, presented by staff from the Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) and the Office of the Vice-Principal, Research & Innovation, UTSC, will explore general principles, common research-related expenses, challenges, and tips for building effective budgets in research funding […]

Module 3: Demystifying the International Student Immigration Process The purpose of this presentation is to provide insight on the immigration process for international students and to explain how prospective applicants are security screened for admissibility. The presentation will provide an overview on the immigration forms, supporting documents and requirements for a study permit. The roles […]

The Evidence-to-Policy Pipeline w/ Eva Vivalt | College and University Fund Lecture Series: Research to Solve Problems “Recent years have seen a large increase in the availability of rigorous impact evaluations that could inform policy decisions. However, it is not enough for evidence to exist: It must also be seen as relevant and correctly interpreted. […]

Join us at this online training/demo of the VPRI Dashboards, including ART (Tableau)! Dashboards access is required and limited to staff in research roles at U of T.

Module 4: Know before you Export: Canada’s Export and Brokering Controls The presentation aims to increase your knowledge about Canada’s export controls regime, what is controlled and why; explain how research institutions and academia may be subject to export controls; show how to apply for an export permit; and provide a list of resources and […]

As of May 1 2024, the Tri-Agency federal granting agencies (NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC) as well as the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) implemented the Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC) policy which was announced earlier this year. All applications to these agencies and programs must adhere to the STRAC Policy, as outlined on […]

SSHRC will be holding a webinar for their Connection Grants funding opportunity. Please note that you do not need to register in advance and a question and answer period will follow the presentation. With WebEx, questions must be submitted in writing. To join via WebEx: Click on the WebEx webinar link on the date and […]

The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children is hosting its next Community Engagement Series event titled “Alchemizing Childhood Disability and Race: Notes from a Four-Year Decolonizing Arts-Based Notebook” on May 28th at 12-1pm (ET). Join Dr. Fiona Moola, Associate Professor in the School of Early Childhood Studies at the Toronto Metropolitan University and a […]

This information session hosted by the Research Services Office (RSO) at U of T will review the guidelines for the Early Researcher Award (ERA) Round 18 competition and will explore the following:• Program information and key documents• Eligibility and budget• Application evaluation, tips, common weaknesses• Addressing equity, diversity and inclusion in the training plan• Research […]

Canada is a leader in innovation, research and development, thanks to the research community’s commitment to open science and international collaboration. However, this strength also makes Canadian research an attractive target for malicious actors. The transfer of our cutting-edge research can result in: Damage to the integrity of Canadian academic and research institutions Advancements in […]

Join the 4th Annual TC3 Research and Innovation Symposium! This exciting annual event will take place on May 30, 2024 at the University of Toronto’s Chestnut Conference Centre at 89 Chestnut street, Toronto, ON, Canada. Get ready for a day filled with groundbreaking research, inspiring talks, and incredible networking opportunities. Whether you’re a researcher, trainee, […]

This documentary chronicles the first 48 hours of selected international students from departing their countries of origin to their initial days when they arrive in Toronto. Surprises, anxiety, joy, tips and funny revelations all describe the incredible trajectory of learners who have left their home. This film is the result of a project run by […]

As of May 1 2024, the Tri-Agency federal granting agencies (NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC) as well as the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) implemented the Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC) policy which was announced earlier this year. All applications to these agencies and programs must adhere to the STRAC Policy, as outlined on […]

The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children Trainee Hub is an initiative that brings together graduate students, post-doctoral research fellows, and clinical trainees who are interested in joining the Centre to learn about the foundations, ethical dimensions, and planning for community-engaged research. The next Trainee Hub event will take place on Thursday, May 30th […]