Research Strategy & Management

Fostering a strategic approach to your program of research.​

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

Storytelling for Research Impact – Feb. 25, 2026

February 25 2026 @ 10:00 am
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) presents Storytelling for Research Impact: An Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS (https://researchinsociety.org/)) webinar. Join   (https://researchinsociety.org/team/janice-mcdonnell/)Janice McDonnel (https://researchinsociety.org/team/janice-mcdonnell/)l (https://researchinsociety.org/team/janice-mcdonnell/) and Susan Renoe  (https://researchinsociety.org/team/susan-renoe/)as they explain and demonstrate research impact storytelling strategies for researchers. The speakers will focus on how principal investigators can create compelling research impact narratives. ResearchersMore
Decorative Poster for Horizon Europe Information Session on Mar 4 2026 including a link to register

Demystifying Horizon Europe: Opportunities in Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry, and Space) and Beyond – Mar. 4, 2026

March 4 2026 @ 12:30 pm
The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is hosting an information session and networking event focused on Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry, Space) of the Horizon Europe (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home) program. Join our special guests from the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (https://hadea.ec.europa.eu/index_en) (HaDEA) and Canada’s Horizon Europe Secretariat (https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/horizon-europe-contact-information) to learn more about the fundingMore
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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
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Narrative CV: What is it and why do I need one? – March 25, 2026

March 25 2026 @ 10:30 am
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS (http://cris.utoronto.ca)) presents Narrative CV: What is it and why do I need one? This session defines the key elements of Narrative CVsand articulates the rationales for the international shift towards using narrative CVs for grants, honours, and awards competitions. The session will introduce strategies for how researchers can prepareMore

Relevant CRIS Programs & Resources

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Strategies for Success

This series of faculty panels focuses on high-volume and strategically important funding opportunities. Using a peer-to-peer model, researchers share advice on grant application development gained from participating on adjudication panels and their own successful applications. 

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Project Management

Effective research project management is essential to maximize efficiency and deliver on highly impactful outcomes.

Research Project Management Resources:

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CRIS Connects is a monthly virtual drop-in session for the research community to ask questions, learn from peers, and find more resources available at U of T.

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Designed for faculty seeking to refine and elevate their grant proposal writing skills, this program features expert guest speakers, peer-to-peer working sessions and dedicated co-writing time. Over eight weeks, participants will engage with proven strategies and hands-on exercises to craft persuasive, fundable proposals, navigate funding agency expectations, and strategically position their research projects for maximum impact and fundability

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