Project Grant: CIHR “Ask Me Anything” session (English) – Dec. 5, 2024
Learn more about what’s new for the Project Grant competition, the new tri-agency CV and other developments at CIHR.
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Research on Research Joint Initiative – Webinar info – (SSHRC, CIHR and Michael Smith Health Research BC) – Dec. 6, 2024
SSHRC, CIHR and Michael Smith Health Research BC have come together to offer the Research on Research Joint Initiative funding opportunity. Research on research, also known as metaresearch, is the application of rigorous methods and analysis to the practice of research itself—its methods, standards and evaluation (see expanded definition below). Founded in 2019, the Research on Research Institute (RoRI) is a […]
Medicine by Design Symposium – Dec. 9, 2024
Register for this year’s symposium, themed “Driving translation with transformative science.” Invited speakers and Medicine by Design principal investigators will focus on telling strong translational stories, starting with leading edge science and enabling technologies through to commercialization and patient impact. Invited Speakers: Anna Falk, PhD Chief Scientific Officer, CCRM Nordic and Professor, Lund University https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/anna-falk […]
Research on Research Joint Initiative – Webinar info – (SSHRC, CIHR and Michael Smith Health Research BC) – Dec. 9, 2024
SSHRC, CIHR and Michael Smith Health Research BC have come together to offer the Research on Research Joint Initiative funding opportunity. Research on research, also known as metaresearch, is the application of rigorous methods and analysis to the practice of research itself—its methods, standards and evaluation (see expanded definition below). Founded in 2019, the Research on Research Institute (RoRI) is a […]
SSHRC Insight Development Grant: Strategies for Success – Dec. 10, 2024
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support, in collaboration with the Research Services Office, is hosting a webinar on the upcoming 2025 SSHRC Insight Development Grant (IDG) competition for the University of Toronto community. This session will feature a faculty panel of recent members of IDG Merit Review Committees and successful IDG applicants. Panelists will […]
Module 4 | Know before you Export: Canada’s Export and Brokering Controls – Dec. 10, 2024
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 contacts for reference.
Using GenAI Tools with Library Licensed Content – Dec. 10, 2024
The integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools into the humanities is set to transform approaches to studying human culture and history. With the rapid evolution of GenAI tools and applications, the legal and policy frameworks governing GenAI use are full of grey areas and subject to change. This resulting uncertainty can create challenges in […]
Introduction to Prompt Engineering and GenAI Tools to Support Literature Reviews – Dec. 10, 2024
Name: Centre for Research & Innovation Support Address: 9 King's College Circle Toronto Ontario M7A 1A5The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS), in collaboration with the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation and University of Toronto Libraries, is hosting a hands-on workshop that aims to equip researchers with essential knowledge and skills for using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in their work. Participants will learn to craft effective prompts and […]
Tips & Tricks for Successful Horizon Europe Proposals – A Webinar for Canadians – Dec. 12, 2024
Horizon Europe is the world’s largest research and innovation funding program. Canada recently associated to Pillar 2 of the program, giving Canadians more opportunities to elevate their research and participate in international research consortia. The Canadian Government supports Horizon Europe through the Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED). In collaboration with the Italian Agency for the Promotion […]
CBRCanada E-Learning Event “Radical Mental Health Doula Project” – Dec. 12, 2024
Community-Based Research Canada presents “Responding to Crises: What is the Value of Community-Based Research?”: their fall 2024- spring 2025 e-learning series. In this E-Learning Series, Community-Based Research Canada showcases Community-Based Research as a tool for responding to current crises facing our society. Community-Based Research engages academic and community partners, including those more directly affected by […]
Reflecting on Indigenous Land Acknowledgements – Dec. 12, 2024
230 College Street. Toronto, ON 230 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaIn- person session Many Canadian institutions, including the University of Toronto, do land acknowledgements before meetings, before convocations and at seminars and conferences, but why do we do them? What is their purpose, and are they an effective tool of reconciliation and decolonization? The fear is that land acknowledgements have become largely performative and rote, […]
CBRC Community of Practice – Dec. 13, 2024
In this event, guest facilitator Linzi Williamson will share reflections and lessons learned from experiences conducting community-based and patient-oriented research with various groups who are generally considered vulnerable, from a research ethics perspective. Participants will join group discussions focused on sharing personal experiences with conducting research with vulnerable populations and questioning our modes of conduct. […]
How to Prepare for a Horizon Europe Call in Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) – Dec 16 2024
The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is hosting a webinar on Horizon Europe (https://research.utoronto.ca/funding-opportunities/db/horizon-europe-pillar-ii) to promote this significant new funding program and provide specific information about its Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) (https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space_en) opportunities to U of T faculty interested in applying in 2025. Horizon Europe is the world’s largest research and […]
SRI Seminar Series: Christopher Summerfield, “The Habermas Machine: Using AI to help people find common ground” – Jan 15, 2025
Our weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Christopher Summerfield, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at Oxford University whose research focuses on human learning and decision-making. Summerfield is also an ERC Consolidator Investigator, staff scientist at DeepMind, and a fellow of Wadham College. Summerfield’s work with his research group, Human Information Processing, is concerned with understanding how […]
Project Management for Research – Jan. 20, 2025
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) is continuing its popular series on Research Project Management facilitated by Alison Paprica, PhD PMP, Professor (adjunct) and Senior Fellow, Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Start off your 2025 research projects with a simple and helpful plan! The sheer […]
Data Deposit for Health Sciences Research – Jan. 21, 2025
The Conversations on Research Data Management in Health Sciences series brings together the University of Toronto tri-campus and Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network (TAHSN) health sciences research community for facilitated conversations about research data management (RDM). Using a peer-to-peer approach, this series aims to increase researchers’ capacity to navigate the complex and changing RDM landscape in health […]
SRI Seminar Series: Virginia Dignum, “Beyond the AI hype: Balancing innovation and social responsibility” – Jan 22, 2025
Our weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Virginia Dignum, a professor in responsible artificial intelligence in the Department of Computing Science and director of the AI Policy Lab at Umeå University, who is also a member of the UN High-Level Advisory Body on AI, and senior advisor to the Wallenberg Foundations. Dignum’s research focuses on the complex interconnections and interdependencies between people, organizations […]
Learning Together Discussion Group: San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program – Winter 2025
The San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program (https://sanyas.ca/courses/ontario/core-foundations) is an online learning opportunity developed by the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre in partnership with San’yas in British Columbia through collaboration with Indigenous health leaders and educators. It is designed for anyone who intends to enhance Indigenous Cultural Safety in their work and workplace. […]
Holding a Book Manuscript Workshop – Feb 4., 2025
Holding a book manuscript workshop offers a critical opportunity to welcome feedback and input on your near-final book manuscript strengthening and improving it before submission to your scholarly press of choice. However, while the benefits of having a book manuscript workshop are clear, what a book manuscript workshop is or can be is less clear. […]
PATH: Planning Advancements in Transportation and Housing Conference 2025 – Feb 11, 2025
Chelsea Hotel 33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto, Toronto, CanadaThe Mobility Network Research Consortium (MNRC) will be hosting its inaugural annual conference on February 11th, 2025. Register now to express interest. The conference will serve as a pivotal opportunity to launch this initiative by establishing a shared research agenda and formalizing partnerships with key regional stakeholders, including municipalities, transit agencies, and government ministries.
Exploring Horizon Europe: Research and Innovation Funding Opportunities for Companies and Academia – Feb 11 2025
Horizon Europe (https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe_en) is the world’s largest research and innovation program, with a budget of C$140 billion (2021-2027). The program is structured in three pillars, and Canada has recently become an associated country for Pillar II: “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness”. Canadian companies can now participate in or create international consortia to apply for […]
Research Ethics in the Social Sciences and Humanities – Feb. 14, 2025
The Human Research Ethics Unit invites you to join this information session to address all types of research involving human participants in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education. Faculty members, graduate students, and staff are invited to attend. Workshops include a presentation with opportunities for questions and discussion. The research ethics workshops are eligible for credit […]
Research Ethics in the Health Sciences Info Session – Feb. 18, 2025
The Human Research Ethics Unit is pleased to invite you to this informational session to address all types of research involving human participants in the health sciences. Faculty members, graduate students, and staff are invited to attend. Workshops will include a presentation with opportunities for questions and discussion. Topics will include: • History and principles behind […]
Connecting with Community: How Interdisciplinary Approaches Lead to Co-Created Solutions – Feb. 19 2025
This roundtable event will explore how interdisciplinary and community partnered approaches to research lead to co-created solutions for societal and research impact. This discussion-oriented roundtable will showcase different types of interdisciplinary and community partnerships in the natural sciences and engineering disciplines including partnerships with non-profit organizations and government stakeholders. Attendees will gain insight into why, […]
