Research Strategy & Management

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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

Relevant CRIS Programs & Resources

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.

CIHR Project Grant: Strategies for Success
Session Slides | Video Recording
SSHRC Insight Grant: Strategies for Success
Session Slides | Video Recording
NSERC Discovery Grant: Strategies for Success
Session Slides | Video Recording
New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) – Exploration
Key Takeaways |Session Slides | Video Recording

Project Management

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

Research Project Management Resources:

Project Management for Research (Webinar Recordings)
Deliverable-Based Gantt Chart Schedule (Template)
Tracking Sheets (Template)
Work Breakdown Structure (Template)

CRIS Connects

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.

Faculty Writing Accelerator: Crafting Competitive Grant Proposals for any Discipline

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.