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Grants & Awards Administration

Providing information about funding and awards opportunities and best practices in financial administration.

Upcoming Training & Events

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Strategies for Success: NIH Funding for Canadian Applicants – Jun. 25, 2026

June 25 2026 @ 9:00 am

The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is hosting an information session on the research funding opportunities available to the University of Toronto and other non-US organizations from the National Institutes of Health. This session will provide strategies for developing successful collaborations with US institutions, approaches to the new funding structures, tips for Read More of Strategies for Success: NIH Funding for Canadian Applicants – Jun. 25, 2026

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CIHR Project Grant: Strategies for Success – July 14, 2026

July 14 2026 @ 10:30 am

The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is hosting a webinar about strategies for writing a successful proposal for the upcoming Fall 2026 CIHR Project Grant competition for the University of Toronto Community.  

The Project Grant program is designed to capture ideas with the greatest potential to advance health-related fundamental or applied knowledge, health Read More of CIHR Project Grant: Strategies for Success – July 14, 2026

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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

Browse the CRIS Calendar for more offerings!

Relevant CRIS Programs & Resources

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Learning & Training

STrengthening the Administration of Research (STAR) Program

The STAR program provides educational resources to help understanding and successfully navigating all steps of the research and innovation life cycle including relevant research admin processes and systems.  

STAR Workshop Series Recordings

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Finding Funding

U of T Funding Opportunities Overview
U of T community supports for finding and accessing research funding opportunities, listed by topic. 

U of T Funding Opportunities Database
This searchable and sortable database provides information for U of T community members who are interested in searching available research funding opportunities (requires UTORID)

Pivot Funding Opportunities Database
Pivot is a comprehensive international funding database that provides a curated list of funding opportunities based on your departmental appointments, research interests, publication and granting history, and other profile information (requires UTORID). 

Internal Program: The Connaught Fund
The Connaught Fund supports the University of Toronto’s graduate students, early-career researchers, interdisciplinary teams, and innovators to meet the challenges facing our global society. 

The Connaught Fund Info Session Recording

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Honours & Awards

Guide to Honours & Awards Nominations

President’s Impact Award & Academy  

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