Grants & Awards Administration

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

Upcoming Training & Events

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STAR Workshop – Connect & Elevate: A Knowledge Exchange for Research Administrators – Oct. 28, 2026

October 28 2026 @ 9:30 am

Connect with fellow University of Toronto research administrators in this interactive and engaging session focusedon practical solutions, knowledge sharing, and peer learning. Explorereal-world case studies, gain valuable insights from experienced practitionerson research administration processes, and exchange best practices withcolleagues from across the University. Through a blend of presentations, discussions,and collaborative activities, you will leave with Read More of STAR Workshop – Connect & Elevate: A Knowledge Exchange for Research Administrators – Oct. 28, 2026

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CFI In-Kind Contributions: Understanding & Implementing the Updated Fair Market Value (FMV) Process – Oct. 28, 2026

October 28 2026 @ 1:30 pm

To support Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)project administrators in implementing the recently updated Fair MarketValue (FMV) process for in-kind contributions, the Division of theVice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI), and Procurement Services arepleased to host this interactive, in-person workshop. By exploring real-worldscenarios and solving case studies, participants will build confidence in:

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CIHR – University of Toronto Town Hall on Project Grant: Building a sustainable future for curiosity-driven research – Nov. 23, 2026

November 23 2026 @ 10:00 am

The CIHR Project Grant program—and the peer review system that supports it—is under increasing strain. Application volumes are rising, pressures on reviewers are growing, and the program is being asked to serve an increasingly diverse range of research needs.

As a result of this increasing strain, CIHR has released a new discussion paper, Project Grant: Read More of CIHR – University of Toronto Town Hall on Project Grant: Building a sustainable future for curiosity-driven research – Nov. 23, 2026

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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