Research Strategy & Management

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Upcoming Training & Events

Guest Lecture: Fusion Energy Development in Canada – Sep. 26, 2025

September 26 2025 @ 10:00 am

Fusion Energy Development inCanada Fusionis the process that powers the Sun and the stars and is the primary source ofenergy in the Universe. It is aninexhaustible, CO2-free source of energy, which generatesno long-lived radioactive waste and is intrinsically safe. Fusion energy is on the brink ofcommercialization worldwide. Thislecture will discuss the historical development of fusionMore

SSHRC Partnerships Grant: Strategies for Success – October 22, 2025

October 22 2025 @ 1:00 pm

The Research Services Office, in collaboration with the Centre for Research & Innovation Support, is hosting a webinar on the upcoming SSHRC Partnership Grant (PG) competition for the University of Toronto community. The Partnership Grant program supports new and existing formal partnerships to advance research, research training and/or knowledge mobilization. This session is designed toMore

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.

SSHRC Insight Grant: Strategies for Success
Session Slides | Video Recording
NSERC Discovery Grant: Strategies for Success
Key Takeaways | 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.

Honours & Awards

Guide to Honours & Awards Nominations

President’s Impact Award & Academy