Grants & Awards Administration

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

Upcoming Training & Events

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Data Sciences Institute (DSI) Emergent Data Sciences Program Info Session – May 4, 2026

May 4 2026 @ 1:00 pm

The DSI’s Emergent Data Sciences Program funds leading researchers from the University of Toronto and DSI external funding partner institutions to galvanize, support, and advance data science work in key interdisciplinary areas where the University of Toronto excels or has the potential to excel. Primary funded activities should prioritize research concentration on leading topics with Read More of Data Sciences Institute (DSI) Emergent Data Sciences Program Info Session – May 4, 2026

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SSHRC Partnership Program – Models and Strategies for Success

May 8 2026 @ 10:30 am

The Division of the Vice President Research & Innovation (VPRI) will be delivering a faculty-led panel discussion to increase awareness and understanding of SSHRC Partnership Funding opportunities, and to encourage and support researchers with the planning and development of competitive proposals for these programs. 

In this session, faculty will share their insights and experiences with Read More of SSHRC Partnership Program – Models and Strategies for Success

STAR Workshop – Mastering Research Expense Reimbursements in Concur – May 21, 2026

May 21 2026 @ 10:30 am

Build your confidence in research expense reimbursementsubmissions using Concur by joiningFinancial Services’ FAST (Financial Advisory Services & Training) team andVPRI staff for an interactive workshop. Designed to support research administratorsat all experience levels, this session will walkthrough what documentation is required for research expense reimbursements and highlightcommon pitfalls to avoid. Participants will be guided through Read More of STAR Workshop – Mastering Research Expense Reimbursements in Concur – May 21, 2026

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STAR Workshop – Putting the Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration (TAGFA) into Action: Updates & Scenarios – June 10, 2026

June 10 2026 @ 1:30 pm

Calling all research administrators! You are invited to an interactive workshop presentedby Internal Audit and VPRI staff.  Thissession covers key updates to the Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration(TAGFA).  Gain valuable insights from the latest InternalAudit findings and understand how your contributions bolster U of T’scompliance success.  Put your knowledgeinto action through case studies designed Read More of STAR Workshop – Putting the Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration (TAGFA) into Action: Updates & Scenarios – June 10, 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

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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