2021 STAR Workshop Series

Join VPRI staff for the 2021 STAR (STrengthening Administration of Research) workshop series! In this first workshop, we’ll take a look at the impact of COVID-19 on research funding administration.  Get a better understanding of what processes have changed and what remains the same.  Apply your new and existing knowledge in guided scenarios. Presenters: • Drew Gyorke, Director, Agency…

Join Procurement Services staff for a review of recent updates to procurement specific to to research administration. Get a  a better understanding of how these updates affect your work and related processes.  Practical case studies will be provided to support your mastery of the information provided. Presenter: • Nathan King, Senior Procurement Officer, Procurement Services *Please note that STAR events are specifically intended for U of T staff administering research, such…

Increase your knowledge of Internal Audit and their mandate within the University.  A walk-through of the compliance principles based on the Tri-Agency and University requirements for research expenditures, using current statistics and real-life examples. Presenters: Jeff McIlravey, Manager, Internal Audit Lusine Amirkhanyan, Senior Auditor, Internal Audit *Please note that STAR events are specifically intended for U of T staff administering research, such…

This workshop will help you gain a better understanding of the IOF (Infrastructure Operating Fund), with a focus on best practices for: Eligible expenses Building an operations and management budget, including IOF Reporting requirements Common challenges Working with your peers, test and grow your knowledge through case studies.   Presenters: Kevin Hamilton, Director, Institutional Initiatives, Division of the Vice-President, Research &…

The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) will be hosting an information session on the new Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration (TAGFA), which took effect in April 2020. Members of the VPRI team will provide a refresher on the TAGFA principles and directives and cover some hot topics in the use of Agency grant funds. Presenters:…

Join representatives from the Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) for a scenario-based workshop on the new Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration (TAGFA). Learn how to apply what you know about the TAGFA principles and directives, as well as University of Toronto (U of T) policies, to tackle common, real-world scenarios on expense eligibility. Presenters: • Drew Gyorke, Director, Agency & Foundation…

In this STAR Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) workshop, we’ll take an in-depth look at Fair Market Value (FMV) assessments – What are they? Why are they needed?  We’ll do a step-by-step walkthrough of how to complete an FMV assessment and solidify your knowledge with practical case studies.   Presenter: Donna Walker, Director, Research Financial Reporting & Audit, Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation   Learn more about…

Join the staff from the Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) for an introduction to the My Research Applications & Agreements (MRA) Renewal Initiative.  Learn about the helpful new features coming to MRA and get a first look at the new system. The workshop includes time for audience questions. Find out more about the MRA Renewal Initiative (https://research.utoronto.ca/my-research-system-help-support/project-raise/my-research-applications-agreements-mra-renewal). Presenters: Robert Dirstein, Project Manager/Analyst, Information Technology Service Peter Schwarz-Lam, Business Process Integration Manager, Division of…