Grants & Awards Administration

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

Upcoming Training & Events

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NSERC Create Information Session – Feb. 20, 2026

February 20 2026 @ 10:00 am
The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is hosting a webinar on the upcoming NSERC CREATE competition for the University of Toronto community. This session will feature a faculty panel comprised of recent members of the CREATE NSERC Review Committee. Panelists will provide a window into the adjudication process and will share their experiencesMore
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STAR Workshop: Guidelines in Action – Practical Steps in Engaging & Compensating Research Support Workers – Feb. 25, 2026

February 25 2026 @ 10:30 am
Discover how to put the University’s 'Guideline on Engaging and Compensating Research Support Workers (https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Engaging-and-Compensating-Research-Support-Workers.pdf)' into practice withconfidence. This workshop is designed for both new and experienced researcheradministrators and will help you: • Navigate research support worker categories and make informed  decisions about engagement and compensation • Ensure compliance with funder requirements and Universityprocurement policyMore
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NFRF-International: Strategies for Success – Mar. 16, 2026

March 16 2026 @ 1:00 pm
The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is hosting an information session on the New Frontiers in Research Fund’s 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges (https://sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/funding-financement/nfrf-fnfr/international/2026/competition-concours-eng.aspx). This session will provide strategies to develop successful international collaborations, approaches to new funding opportunities, and tips for applying to thisMore

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

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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